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Next-generation metagenomic sequencing can detect new viral infections

Next-Generation Metagenomic Sequencing IDs Novel RNA Virus

Novel RNA virus, human hepegivirus-1, identified in cohort of people who inject drugs, have HCV, HIV
Rates of severe hypoglycemia have equilibrated between the two Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications treatment groups in association with duration of diabetes and HbA1c level

Severe Hypoglycemia Rates Have Equilibrated for DCCT Groups

Preceding episode of severe hypoglycemia deemed most powerful predictor of subsequent episodes
Adoption of four healthy lifestyle behaviors is associated with increased lifespan for men and women

Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

Increased survival times for men, women adopting four healthy behaviors versus none or one behavior
A nurse-led psychological intervention program is beneficial for patients with breast cancer at high risk of depression

Nurse-Led Psych Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer

Participants with high risk of depression reported lower mood disturbance, anxiety, depression
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ASCO: Industry Perks Influence Physicians’ Choice of Cancer Rx

Even relatively small payments appear to make a difference, researchers say
Over the past 60 years

ASCO: SWOG Trials Have Had Considerable Impact on Cancer

Estimated 3.34 million life-years gained through 2015 from 23 positive SWOG treatment trials
A new type of immunotherapy appears to provide long-lasting protection against multiple myeloma

ASCO: CAR T-Cell Therapy Promising in Multiple Myeloma

Findings from trial of chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting B-cell maturation protein
Combining low doses of several different antihypertensive medications may be better than using a standard dose of just one drug

Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care

Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
Family members can be involved in the timely detection of changes in health among their family members living in nursing homes

Family Can Improve Timely Detection in Nursing Home Care

Family members notice signs of change in health and inform care staff about these changes
Cirrhosis may raise an older person's odds for a stroke

Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis

Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke