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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
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
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
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
Many U.S. patients with late-stage non-small-cell lung cancer do not receive treatments that could prolong their lives

Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment

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Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
The risk of developing obesity during childhood and adolescence is increased for children with asthma

Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma

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Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma
Cardiovascular trends have been reported using data from four American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registries. The report was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014

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Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

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Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
For older heavy cigarette smokers

Increasing Severity of Airflow Limitation Linked to Lung CA Risk

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Linear relationship seen in population of older heavy cigarette smokers
Scientists are reporting some early success with a soft robotic device aimed at treating advanced heart failure. The findings have been published in the Jan. 18 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Soft Robotic Sleeve Can Replicate Heart’s Natural Rhythm

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Device found to support heart function in a porcine model of acute heart failure