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A genetic variant associated with opioid addiction may lead to personalized treatment for the condition

Gene May ID Patients Needing Higher Doses of Methadone

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Specific gene affects patients with African ancestry
For obese patients with type 2 diabetes

In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses

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Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
For intermediate-risk elderly patients

STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors

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Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
Improved catheter safety measures in hospitals significantly reduce bloodstream infections and health care costs

Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates

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Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
Millions of Americans with a chronic illness gained health insurance coverage after the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010

ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients

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However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Exercise can help cancer patients cope with their treatment

Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis

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But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
For breast cancer survivors

Intervention Reduces Fear of Recurrence in Breast CA Survivors

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Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence improves health worries
For pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery

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Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
Many U.S. patients with late-stage non-small-cell lung cancer do not receive treatments that could prolong their lives

Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment

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Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
The number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed

Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women

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Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy