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SABCS: Addition of Tucatinib Ups Survival in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
In heavily pretreated patients, adding tucatinib versus placebo improves overall, progression-free survival
2003 to 2017 Saw Increase in Deaths at Home, Hospice Facility
Greatest odds of death at home and at hospice facility seen for patients with cancer
Stroke Risk Up With Long Sleep Duration, Long Midday Napping
Also, risks for total, ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke increased with poor versus good sleep quality
Shortage of Applied Behavior Analysts Found for Children With Autism
Supply of ABA providers falls short of benchmark for 49 states and Washington, D.C.
Purified CBD May Help Treat Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Those taking CBD versus placebo had greater reduction in seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex
Breastfeeding May Protect Against Postpartum Relapses in MS
Pooled summary odds ratio of 0.63 found for correlation of breastfeeding with relapse
U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018
Acceleration in overall growth driven by faster growth in private health insurance and Medicare
Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes
However, no effect seen for lowering dementia risk in men with type 2 diabetes
U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care
Substantial proportion of U.S. doctors do not get timely notifications, information needed from specialists
Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches
Massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, herbs and supplements are most commonly recommended
