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May 21, 2023
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Pulsed field ablation improves atrial arrhythmia burden, quality of life in AF

Pulsed field ablation improves atrial arrhythmia burden, quality of life in AF

In patients with atrial fibrillation, pulsed field ablation was associated with reduced atrial arrhythmia burden and improved quality of life, according to new data from the PULSED AF trial.

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May 17, 2023
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Mental, social health of caregivers associated with wheeze outcomes in preschoolers

Mental, social health of caregivers associated with wheeze outcomes in preschoolers

Poor mental and social health among caregivers of preschoolers with wheeze was associated with more symptoms and wheezing among those children, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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May 11, 2023
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Postmenopausal women with breast cancer adapt well to endocrine therapy

Postmenopausal women with breast cancer adapt well to endocrine therapy

Postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer adapted successfully to the disease and endocrine therapy whether it was tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor, researchers reported in Menopause.

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May 10, 2023
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Anemia before, after heart failure device implant common, driving poor survival

Anemia before, after heart failure device implant common, driving poor survival

Data from a North American registry show anemia can affect more than 75% of candidates for a left ventricular device implant and up to 67% of recipients in the years after implant, driving higher mortality risk and worse quality of life.

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May 10, 2023
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Tobramycin inhalation solution safe for bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Tobramycin inhalation solution safe for bronchiectasis with <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>

Adults with bronchiectasis and a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection had lower bacterial density and better quality of life when treated with tobramycin inhalation solution, according to study results published in CHEST.

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May 08, 2023
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Number of treatable traits associated with asthma control, quality of life

Number of treatable traits associated with asthma control, quality of life

The number of treatable traits patients have that do not require pharmacological care was associated with asthma control and quality of life, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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May 08, 2023
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Vyvgart well-tolerated, improved clinical outcomes in generalized myasthenia gravis

Vyvgart well-tolerated, improved clinical outcomes in generalized myasthenia gravis

BOSTON — Long-term treatment with Vyvgart was safe, well-tolerated and effective in reducing immunoglobulin G antibody levels and improving clinical outcomes in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.

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May 08, 2023
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Cemiplimab plus chemotherapy improves quality of life for patients with advanced NSCLC

Cemiplimab plus chemotherapy improves quality of life for patients with advanced NSCLC

The addition of cemiplimab to chemotherapy significantly improved pain symptoms and delayed time to definitive clinically meaningful deterioration of disease symptoms and functions among patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

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May 05, 2023
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VIDEO: Aptiom improves quality of life, reduces seizures in patients with epilepsy

VIDEO: Aptiom improves quality of life, reduces seizures in patients with epilepsy

BOSTON — Two studies presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting showed treatment with Aptiom improved quality of life scores and reduced frequency in patients with focal seizures.

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May 01, 2023
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Setmelanotide reduces hyperphagia, improves quality of life in Bardet-Biedl syndrome

Setmelanotide reduces hyperphagia, improves quality of life in Bardet-Biedl syndrome

Treatment with the melanocortin-4 receptor agonist setmelanotide reduced hyperphagia and led to improvements in emotional well-being among children and adults with Bardet-Biedl syndrome, according to study findings.

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