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New tool helps identify anxiety and depression in pediatric surgery patients

A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.…
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Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians…
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New combination treatment authorized for unresectable urothelial cancer patients

if (g_displayableSlots.mobileTopLeaderboard) { pushDisplayAd(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-mobile-top-leaderboard'); }); } Astellas Pharma Inc.Oct 18 2024 Astellas Pharma Ltd. today announced that…
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Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer

Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. Additionally, young patients living with colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives,…
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Innovative approach by Waymark enhances health outcomes for Medicaid patients

Waymark, a public benefit company dedicated to improving access and quality of care in Medicaid, today published a peer-reviewed study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst evaluating the impact of its early…
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Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in breast cancer patients

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think-;commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog"-;both short- and long-term. In a recent clinical trial of women…
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Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care

When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend and a social worker. "When the ride is an hour or an hour and a half of mostly freeway driving, people…
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Dietary inflammation linked to higher mortality risk in coronary heart disease patients

New study links pro-inflammatory diets to increased mortality in heart disease patients, highlighting the critical role of diet in managing inflammation and improving survival rates. Study: Association between dietary…
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Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

Early in-bed cycle ergometry can shorten ICU stays and enhance physical function in critically ill patients, offering a safe and effective rehabilitation strategy for quicker recovery. Study: Leg Cycle Ergometry in Critically…
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