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ASH 2018 coming attractions look at the big picture
Big trials, big results in malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disorders are on the program at the 2018 ASH annual meeting.
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ASH preview: Studies target CAR T-cell improvements
New studies highlight the role of CAR T-cell therapies in CLL, ALL, and DLBCL.
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Palliative-rehab combo may improve QoL in newly diagnosed cancer patients
Patients in the rehabilitative palliative care program that included individualized palliative care consultations and a patient/caregiver “school...
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U.S. death rates from chronic liver disease continue to rise
Rising mortality from chronic liver disease likely driven by an increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
ORLANDO –
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New cholesterol, physical activity guidelines on tap at AHA 2018
Controversial cholesterol guidelines undergo major revision.
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Pneumonia, COPD most common emergency care–sensitive conditions
Some 40% of patients making ECSC-related ED visits are treated and discharged home or back to the community.
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Most nonemergent diagnoses can’t be predicted at ED presentation
SAN DIEGO – The findings have important implications, as a large health care insurer recently rolled out a program to deny coverage for ED visits...
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TIA and Stroke May Affect Risk of Subsequent Events Differently in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONTREAL—Neurologists usually consider stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) to indicate a similar need for...
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Data support revising ASCVD cardiovascular risk threshold
MUNICH – “This is very important from a public health policy perspective.” – Dr. Robert S. Rosenman