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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
For breast cancer survivors

Intervention Reduces Fear of Recurrence in Breast CA Survivors

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Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence improves health worries
For pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery

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Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
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 number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed

Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women

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Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
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 patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery

CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Prognostic After CRC Surgery

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CIMP-high is significant prognostic factor in multivariate analysis for patients after CRC resection
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