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August 28, 2020
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Preeclampsia strongly linked to incident HF

Preeclampsia strongly linked to incident HF

Preeclampsia was associated with a twofold increased risk for HF, but gestational hypertension was not, according to a study of Norwegian women published in Hypertension.

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August 18, 2020
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Researchers develop tool to predict CAR T-cell therapy-associated neurotoxicity

Researchers develop tool to predict CAR T-cell therapy-associated neurotoxicity

A new prognostic tool has been developed to help clinicians predict which patients may experience neurotoxic effects of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.

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August 17, 2020
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Aspirin may accelerate cancer progression in older individuals

Aspirin may accelerate cancer progression in older individuals

Aspirin may accelerate the progression of cancer among older people, according to results of a randomized study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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August 17, 2020
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Outcomes in targeted LV lead implantation vs. anatomical approach similar at 12 months

Outcomes in targeted LV lead implantation vs. anatomical approach similar at 12 months

Among patients needing left ventricular lead implantation, those who underwent an approach based on increased electrical delay in the LV region had similar 12-month outcomes as those who had anatomical implantation, researchers reported.

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August 02, 2020
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American Society for Radiation Oncology members receive fellow designation

American Society for Radiation Oncology selected 19 members to receive ASTRO fellow designation.

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July 28, 2020
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Johns Hopkins Hospital ranks top US hospital for psychiatry

Johns Hopkins Hospital has been named the top hospital in the United States for psychiatric care, according to the U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals 2020-2021" survey.

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July 27, 2020
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Weight loss may not help improve athletic performance in younger women

Weight loss may not help improve athletic performance in younger women

For young women who want to improve their aerobic fitness, weight loss may not matter, researchers found.

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July 24, 2020
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Virtual ASPC Congress focuses on diverse populations, new prevention approaches

Virtual ASPC Congress focuses on diverse populations, new prevention approaches

CVD prevention in Black adults, Hispanic adults and women are some of the many topics that will be discussed at this year’s virtual American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention.

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July 23, 2020
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Ethnic minorities, patients with cancer at higher risk for COVID-19, app-based study shows

Ethnic minorities, patients with cancer at higher risk for COVID-19, app-based study shows

Ethnic minorities and people with cancer, particularly those receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy, demonstrated increased risk for COVID-19, according to results of a study based on self-reported data collected through a smartphone app.

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July 21, 2020
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Gum disease linked to higher risk for gastric, esophageal cancers

Gum disease linked to higher risk for gastric, esophageal cancers

A history of gum disease appeared associated with significantly elevated risks for two types of gastrointestinal cancer, according to prospective study results published in Gut.

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