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In a recent survey, most adults said they do all they can to prevent the spread of seasonal viruses; however, 33% also said that they do not think their decision about vaccination affects others.

PHILADELPHIA — A novel smartphone-based speech analysis technology predicted worsening heart failure that could lead to hospitalization, according to results of a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

Early data show that thoracic duct decompression with a novel catheter-based system on top of IV loop diuretics safely lowered congestion in patients with acute decompensated HF compared with diuretics alone.

Susan Tsai, MD, has been appointed chief of the division of surgical oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

The association of socioeconomic status with CV health measures is strongest among white adults vs. adults from other racial groups in the U.S., suggesting health policies must address other social factors that are driving inequality.

The addition of tumor-treating fields to chemotherapy did not prolong survival for women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, according to the device’s manufacturer.

More than 80% of older women who survived colorectal cancer experienced a range of gastrointestinal symptoms that sometimes persisted for decades, according to data published in PLOS One.

Adolescent e-cigarette users had greater risk for bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath even with consideration of simultaneous cigarette and cannabis use and secondhand exposure, according to results published in Thorax.

Alcohol consumption and potentially hazardous drinking behavior appeared common among cancer survivors and those undergoing cancer treatment, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Underrepresented groups face elevated cardiotoxic risk and strategies are needed to eliminate inequities in cardio-oncology research and clinical care, according to a scientific statement published in Circulation.