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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
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
Hispanic-American type 2 diabetes patients who lack proficiency in English are much less likely than non-Hispanic patients to take newly prescribed diabetes medications as directed

Diabetes Care Compromised for Hispanics With Limited English

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Studies find poor doctor-patient communication hampers medication use, proper glucose control
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
Parents of children with congenital heart disease feel that survival statistics

STS: Parents of CHD Children ID Important Outcome Measures

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Survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience, complication rates are most important measures
Lung cancer screening seems to be underutilized in the community

STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community

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All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
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
Atopic dermatitis is associated with increased risk of alopecia areata and vitiligo

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Risk of Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo

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In large study of U.S. women, AD linked to increased risks of alopecia areata and vitiligo
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
A physician-delivered step count prescription strategy with an individualized rate of increase can result in an increase in step count/day

Step Count Prescription Strategy Can Up Steps/Day

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Net increase of 20 percent in steps/day with physician-delivered step count prescription strategy