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June 28, 2023
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Long-term treatment with zavegepant nasal spray improves migraine-related quality of life

Long-term treatment with zavegepant nasal spray improves migraine-related quality of life

AUSTIN, Texas — Treatment with 10 mg zavegepant nasal spray resulted in better quality of life as early as 12 weeks and through 1 year in adult patients with migraine, according to research presented here.

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June 27, 2023
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Scale assesses satisfaction with life among patients with food allergy

Scale assesses satisfaction with life among patients with food allergy

Unlike other assessments, the Food Allergy Satisfaction with Life Scale assesses how individuals impacted by food allergy cognitively evaluate their own lives, according to a letter published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

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June 27, 2023
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Dupilumab decreases exacerbation rate, improves lung function in COPD type 2 inflammation

Dupilumab decreases exacerbation rate, improves lung function in COPD type 2 inflammation

WASHINGTON — At 52 weeks, adults with moderate/severe COPD and type 2 inflammation receiving dupilumab had a lower exacerbation rate and better lung function, according to an American Thoracic Society International Conference presentation.

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June 22, 2023
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Study: Periprosthetic joint infection negatively affects work status, quality of life

Study: Periprosthetic joint infection negatively affects work status, quality of life

Results showed patients who had periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty may have difficulty performing everyday tasks and returning to work.

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June 22, 2023
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VIDEO: Atogepant improved daily function, quality of life in adults with chronic migraine

VIDEO: Atogepant improved daily function, quality of life in adults with chronic migraine

AUSTIN, Texas — Atogepant significantly improved daily functioning and reduced physical impairment in adults with chronic migraine within 1 week of treatment, according to study results presented here by Jessica Ailani, MD.

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June 20, 2023
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Pulmonary rehab for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD improves exercise capacity

Pulmonary rehab for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD improves exercise capacity

For patients with COPD hospitalized with acute exacerbations, pulmonary rehabilitation yielded better exercise capacity and quality of life vs. usual care, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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June 19, 2023
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Exercise program improves quality of life in COVID-19 survivors

Exercise program improves quality of life in COVID-19 survivors

For survivors of serious COVID-19, a physical activity program was a safe, effective intervention for improving health-related quality of life, persistent symptoms and more, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

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June 16, 2023
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Quality of life most important goal of pediatric palliative care, parents say

Quality of life most important goal of pediatric palliative care, parents say

Parents of children receiving pediatric palliative care named quality of life as the most important goal of that care, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

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June 16, 2023
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‘High-tech, high-touch’ patient care key to improving chronic conditions like Crohn’s

‘High-tech, high-touch’ patient care key to improving chronic conditions like Crohn’s

The prospect of managing a lifelong disease can be daunting, and many patients with chronic conditions struggle with consistent health monitoring, treatment adherence and implementing the changes needed to manage their disease.

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June 07, 2023
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Bringing awareness to consequences of depression, anxiety in patients with COPD

Bringing awareness to consequences of depression, anxiety in patients with COPD

WASHINGTON — Patients with COPD who also have depression and/or anxiety may not be receiving the treatment they need due to their respiratory disease, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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