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National health expenditures are projected to increase at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent for 2019 to 2028

National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

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National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
Inhibition of interleukin-1β with canakinumab is associated with reduced incident anemia as well as improved hemoglobin levels among patients with baseline anemia

Interleukin-1β Inhibition Linked to Reduced Incidence of Anemia

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Among those with baseline anemia, hemoglobin levels improved with canakinumab versus placebo
Insulin and other biologic drugs

FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products

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New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
A greater number of daily steps -- 8

More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death

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Step intensity not linked to significantly lower mortality risk after adjusting for total steps per day
For men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate adenocarcinoma

10-Year Outcomes Similar for H-IMRT, C-IMRT in Prostate Cancer

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10-year cumulative incidence of biochemical and/or clinical disease failure no different with C-, H-IMRT
For adults with any of six chronic inflammatory diseases

Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence

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Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
From 1990 to 2017

1990 to 2017 Saw Increases in Primary Liver Cancer Cases

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PLC cases diagnosed before age 30 decreased, but those diagnosed at 30 to 59, ≥60 years increased
Management of cancer care during the coronavirus 2019 pandemic is addressed in a special feature article published online March 20 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19

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Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
Iron chelation therapy seems beneficial for iron-overloaded patients with low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes

Iron Chelation Therapy Treats Iron Overload in MDS

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Event-free survival prolonged with ICT for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Scars from Mohs micrographic surgery for facial skin cancers are often longer than patients expect

Patients Underestimate Length of Mohs Surgery Scars

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Physicians more accurately estimate scar length and can help set expectations