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People with heart-healthy habits in their 20s tend to have larger

‘Life’s Simple 7’ Adherence in 20s Tied to Better Brain Health Later

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Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, researchers say
For patients with advanced HIV who are initiating antiretroviral therapy

Improved Survival With Enhanced Prophylaxis Plus ART in HIV

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Enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis tied to lower mortality at 24, 48 weeks
The Affordable Care Act may have enabled more privately insured patients to enroll in clinical trials for cancer treatments

More Patients Enrolled in Cancer Trials Under ACA

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Insurer approval rates rose from ~85 percent before Affordable Care Act to ~95 percent after
One-third of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented by paying attention to nine risk factors throughout life

AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases

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Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Narrow network health plans are less likely to cover treatment by doctors at centers affiliated with the U.S. National Cancer Institute

NCI-Designated Care Often Excluded in Narrow Health Plans

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Oncologists affiliated with NCI-Designated or NCCN Cancer Centers more likely excluded in narrow plans
The effects of aspirin on platelet inhibition may be more potent after bariatric surgery

Aspirin Responsiveness Can Change After Bariatric Surgery

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Correlation between extent of weight loss and improvement in on-aspirin platelet reactivity
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Electronic Messaging Intervention Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM

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Intervention effective for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
A rare case of secondary syphilis which primarily presented with multiple nodules on the scalp has been detailed in a case report published online July 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Rare Skin Manifestations Can Indicate Secondary Syphilis

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Case report describes 51-year-old man who primarily presented with multiple nodules on his scalp
Adherence to distress screening protocols by cancer programs is associated with lower rates of medical service utilization

Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients

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Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented
In a report published online July 16 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Survival Feasible Post Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Amiodarone

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Case report describes survival of 79-year-old woman treated with IV amiodarone for atrial flutter