Mitochondrial Dysfunction Linked to MS, Further Studies Needed on Metabolic Impact
January 11th 2024More research is necessary to understand cerebral oxygen consumption as a predictive biomarker for brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis (MS); however, this study found that mitochondrial dysfunction could have a role in the underlying pathophysiology of MS.
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Substantial State Variations Identified in Health Insurance Coverage at Cancer Diagnosis
January 11th 2024Health insurance coverage is a strong determinant of cancer care access and survival, and the observed variations are despite a significant increase in coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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Patients With Regressive Melanoma Eligible for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy May Have Better Outcomes
January 11th 2024A single-institutional cohort study found that in patients with melanoma, regressive status could be used as a valuable predictive marker of prognosis and response to systemic therapy.
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What We’re Reading: ACA Enrollment Increase; Adult ADHD Surge; High Rent Health Effects
January 11th 2024Health insurance enrollment through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace has broken a record for the third consecutive year; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment prescriptions for adults surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to lingering shortages; paying high rent can shorten your lifespan.
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Zanubrutinib Shows Benefits Over Bendamustine Plus Rituximab Across CLL/SLL Subgroups
January 10th 2024Findings from the phase 3 SEQUOIA trial favored zanubrutinib over bendamustine plus rituximab in most biomarker-based subgroups of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) without deletion of the 17p chromosome.
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Rethinking Workplace Well-Being: Individual-Level Interventions Found to Be Ineffective
January 10th 2024While individual interventions have become popular among employers to enhance workplace well-being, a new study shows interventions may have to take place on an organizational level to be effective.
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What We’re Reading: Doctor Payment Cuts; Menopause Drug; Student Mental Health Support
January 10th 2024Congress is being urged to reverse a cut to physicians’ Medicare payments; Bayer announced encouraging results on Monday of 2 phase 3 trials for its nonhormonal drug candidate meant to treat hot flashes; more students are turning to online mental health support rather than school counselors.
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Circadian Rhythm, Sleep May Influence Risk of Anorexia Nervosa, Study Finds
January 9th 2024A genetic association study evaluated the relationship between anorexia nervosa and various sleep traits, indicating potential avenues for future research on the link between circadian rhythms and eating disorders.
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Skin Cancer’s Impact on American Indian/Alaska Native Communities Deserves More Consideration
January 9th 2024A retrospective study showcases the need for considering the impact of skin cancers in non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native communities, who experience some of the highest incidences of melanoma in the US.
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AI Capable of Detecting PAH Associated With Congenital Heart Disease
January 9th 2024Congenital heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) associated with congenital heart disease can be immediately detected using chest radiograph-based artificial intelligence (AI), a study found.
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Breaking Barriers in Bleeding Disorders: Experts Call for More Data on Women
January 8th 2024“These autosomal diseases, from an inheritance standpoint, affect men and women equally, but because of their impact on the gynecological system and menses, women are often affected much more than men," hematologist Donna DiMichele, MD, explains.
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What We’re Reading: Mask Mandates Return; Sugary Drink Sales Decline; WIC Program Problems
January 8th 2024COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 accounts for about 62% of US cases, resulting in mask mandates being reinstated in cities across the United States; sugary drink sales fell dramatically across 5 US cities after implementing taxes on them; it is difficult for Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women and Children (WIC) participants to find approved items.
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: January 6, 2023
January 6th 2024The Center on Health Equity and Access delivers current news, highlights research advancements, and continuous initiatives focused on addressing health care disparities and improving overall accessibility to exceptional care.
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Maternal T1D Associated With Risk of Congenital Heart Defects in Offspring
January 5th 2024A Finnish study found maternal type 1 diabetes (T1D) to be associated with a significantly higher risk of any congenital heart defect (CHD) in offspring, and that maternal overweight or obesity was associated with certain CHDs in offspring.
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Risk of Richter Transformation in CLL May Be Lower in Novel Agent Era
January 5th 2024An abstract presented at the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition suggests that patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated in the era of novel agents might be less likely to experience Richter transformation compared with those treated prior to this era.
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