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Participants in a mindfulness program have significant improvements in self-regulation skills and reductions in blood pressure

Mindfulness Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Program participants showed improvements in self-regulation, behavioral determinants of hypertension
Death within five years of first unplanned hospital admission is common among older adults

Five-Year Mortality Up in Older Adults With Unplanned Admission

Among seniors, just over half of all deaths occurred in those with first unplanned hospital admission
Non-breast cancer (non-BC) causes of death represent a considerable proportion of deaths among patients diagnosed with BC

Many Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes

Number of breast cancer deaths decreased as more years passed after breast cancer diagnosis
A considerable proportion of patients with lung cancer are prescribed medications that prolong the corrected QT interval

Many Lung Cancer Patients Receive Meds That Prolong QTc Interval

Receipt of these medications prolonging corrected QT interval limits patients' eligibility for clinical trials
Rural Medicare beneficiaries with complex chronic conditions have higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates than their urban peers

Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions

Higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates partly due to reduced access to specialists

American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7-10

The 61st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
Stephen Hahn

Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief

One major challenge facing Hahn is the teen vaping epidemic
Elevated concentrations of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are associated with an increased long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Non-HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Long-Term ASCVD Risk

Fifty percent reduction in non-HDLC concentration linked to reduced risk for CVD event by age 75 years
Labeling foods

Labeling Exercise Needed to Burn Food May Cut Calories Consumed

Labeling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories tied to healthier choices

Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1-6

The 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North...