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NCCN expands cancer guidelines library with Spanish translations and more languages

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;and the NCCN Foundation proudly announce plans to make every book in the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients available in Spanish; with select editions available in additional languages as well.

12 Sep 2024

New IndiPHARM initiative aims to revolutionize personalized medication management

A Columbia University-led multicenter research effort called IndiPHARM: individual metabolome and exposome assessment for pharmaceutical optimization will develop a platform and monitoring system to prevent unwanted interactions between medications and other environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors, in order to optimize therapeutic efficacy.

12 Sep 2024

In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors

Missoula is one of Montana's largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king.

12 Sep 2024

Single dose of MVA-BN vaccine shows 58% effectiveness against mpox

A single dose of the Modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) was 58% effective in protecting again mpox infection, according to a new study published in BMJ.

11 Sep 2024

$3.5M grant funds major study on health disparities linked to childhood factors

In the United States, wealthy people live on average 10 years longer than poor people, and Black people can expect to live an average of 5 years less than White people.

11 Sep 2024

Trump, Harris spar over abortion rights and Obamacare in their first face-off

When Vice President Kamala Harris walked across the debate stage Tuesday night to shake the hand of former President Donald Trump, it was the first time the two had met in person.

11 Sep 2024

Research shows free vapes in emergency rooms aid smoking cessation

Experimenting with commercially available vapes may be important for some people's success in giving up smoking, according to new research.

11 Sep 2024

Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence

A false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school and then another in March 2023 touched off frightening evacuations and a robust police response in the city. It also prompted the diocese to rethink what constitutes a model learning environment.

11 Sep 2024

Longtime head of L.A. Care to retire after navigating major Medi-Cal changes

For nearly a decade, John Baackes has led L.A. Care Health Plan, a publicly run insurer primarily serving low-income Los Angeles County residents on Medi-Cal. It is by far the largest Medi-Cal plan in the state.

11 Sep 2024

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Decades of intense marathon training have preserved heart function in a 77-year-old, highlighting benefits and risks of extreme endurance exercise.

11 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal that obesity also increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 following exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Sep 2024

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

In the midst of America's growing opioid crisis, a much healthier alternative to long-term pain management is emerging -; one affectionately known as "the cuddle hormone," or oxytocin.

11 Sep 2024

New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

11 Sep 2024

Eight-hour eating window improves blood glucose control in prediabetic adults

Restricting the eating window to 8 hours a day significantly improves blood glucose control in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes irrespective of whether it is earlier or later in the day, according to a randomised crossover trial to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

10 Sep 2024

Study highlights barriers to discussing therapeutic psychedelics with physicians

Feeling safe and comfortable are key when discussing your health and wellbeing with your primary care provider.

10 Sep 2024

Statins found to be cost-effective and linked to better health outcomes in older adults

Statin treatment is cost-effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people with or without previous cardiovascular disease, although the risk reductions were substantially smaller in the latter, reports a modeling on the lifetime benefits of these drugs among the over-70s, published online in the journal Heart.

10 Sep 2024

US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states’ Medicaid purge began

The proportion of Americans without health insurance remained stable in 2023, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, close to the record low the Biden administration achieved in 2022 through expansions of public programs, including the Affordable Care Act.

10 Sep 2024

New screening tool assesses digital health readiness in diverse patient populations

In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a novel screening tool to measure digital health readiness, which will be critical in addressing barriers to telehealth adoption among diverse patient populations.

10 Sep 2024

ACA enrollment platforms suspended over alleged foreign access to consumer data

Suspicions that U.S. consumers' personal information could be accessed from India led regulators to abruptly bar two large private sector enrollment websites from accessing the Affordable Care Act marketplace in August.

10 Sep 2024