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Nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with long-term child neuropsychological development

Nut Intake in First Trimester May Benefit Child Neurodevelopment

Children of mothers with the highest level of nut intake have better scores on cognitive tests
The American Cancer Society has set a goal of a 40 percent reduction in overall cancer mortality by 2035

ACS Sets Goal to Cut Cancer Mortality 40 Percent by 2035

Goal based on decrease in overall cancer death rates at pace seen among college graduates
Men and women with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for overall cancer and some site-specific cancers

Risk for Cancer Increased in Men, Women With T2DM

Standardized incidence ratio highest for prostate cancer for men, nasopharynx cancer for women
More than 60 percent of patients with lupus report that the disease has a large effect on their emotional and mental well-being

Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients

Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest
An estimated 15.0 million patients will require first-course chemotherapy in 2040

Fifteen Million Patients Will Need First-Course Chemo in 2040

Number of cancer physicians required to deliver optimal chemo set to increase to 100,000 by 2040
In 2018

CDC: Uninsurance Levels Did Not Change Significantly in 2018

Uninsurance increased among adults aged 45 to 64 years; increase seen in high-deductible health plans
Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for mental disorders

Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis

Time to onset found to be two to three months for anxiety disorders and other conditions
A new test can predict the course of inflammatory bowel disease in patients

Biomarker Test Predicts Mild, Serious IBD in Newly Diagnosed

Test based on genetic signature of CD8 T cells during active disease
The use of alteplase between 4.5 and 9.0 hours after stroke onset results in a higher number of patients with no or minor neurological deficits

Alteplase Seems Beneficial at 4.5 to 9.0 Hours After Stroke

Trial terminated because of loss of equipoise after publication of positive results from previous trial
For women with bleeding in early pregnancy

Progesterone Offers No Benefit for Bleeding in Early Pregnancy

Progesterone administered in first trimester does not result in significantly more live births