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Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
Use of proton pump inhibitors may be linked to long-term kidney damage

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

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While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises
More than 90 percent of children and 89 percent of adults consume more sodium than is recommended in the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

CDC: Americans Still Consume Too Much Salt

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Changes in individual lifestyles and how foods are produced are needed to lower consumption
Transmission of tuberculosis from infected captive elephants to humans may be possible with long-term

CDC: TB Potentially Passed From Zoo Elephants to People

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Findings show potential source of infection with long-term, close contact with infected animals
For patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea under a copayment health care system

Financial Obstacles Only Partly to Blame for Low CPAP Acceptance

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However, potential 27 percent improvement in CPAP acceptance with higher neighborhood income
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM

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ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
The Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat diabetic foot ulcers.

FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
Palliative care consultation within two days of hospitalization is associated with lower hospital costs for patients with incurable cancer

Lower Hospital Costs Tied to Palliative Care Consult

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Greater cost savings for cancer patients with more comorbidities
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offers five overarching guidelines that encourage healthy eating patterns

New Guidelines Say Limit Added Sugars to <10 Percent of Calories

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Recommendations focus on totality of diet, overall eating pattern
Regular mammograms still benefit elderly women

Research Supports Annual Mammograms for Elderly Women

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Screenings tied to improved breast cancer mortality among those over 69