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New law regulating out-of-pocket drug spending saves cancer patients more than $7,000 a year

A study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.
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Researchers identify factor that drives prostate cancer-causing genes

Researchers have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels cancer. They found the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, an important regulator of normal prostate development.
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Antibody targeting CD38 enzyme shows positive impact in treating systemic sclerosis

Using the Ab38 antibody to target the CD38 enzyme could be a new gateway to treat and prevent fibrosis for patients with systemic sclerosis.
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Researchers develop enhanced communication framework for cancer clinics

Researchers have proposed an enhanced model of communication focusing not only on what is said in the clinic, but also nonverbal communication of the doctor and how doctors in turn interpret patients’ nonverbal cues. 
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New guideline for Helicobacter pylori includes change to primary treatment recommendation

The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published a new guideline on the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Infection. 
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Racial and ethnic designation inaccuracies in children's medical records may impede equity efforts

A study from the Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative, also known as Mi-CHEC, found substantial errors across the three health systems in racial and ethnic designations in their electronic medical records. 
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The environmental toll of inhalers for asthma and COPD

In a JAMA research letter, Medicare and Medicaid claims data were used to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions of inhalers using propellants versus those that are propellant-free in the United States.
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Targeting and blocking sCD13 protein could lead to systemic sclerosis treatment

Targeting and blocking the sCD13 protein from interacting with the B1R protein can pave the way for new fibrosis and systemic sclerosis treatments.
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As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most

Health care costs of different kinds, and financial scams, are top of mind for people age 50 and older going into the November election.
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Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through nanoparticle treatment

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, research shows.
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How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?

Mental health parity was a goal of two major laws more than a decade ago. A study shows they helped increase care and reduce cost for pregnant and postpartum women, but there are still gaps.
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A new way to measure bipolar disorder

For people with bipolar disorder, a new way to measure the impact of treatment may be to measure the size of the “spikes” in their measures of mood and mania
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11 ways to reduce your risk of dementia

Learn how to take care of your brain health from several experts who share practical tips to maintain healthy brain habits throughout your lifespan.
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Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment

Research finds that adults living with cerebral palsy had a very high occurrence of pain, with 90% having a pain history and 74% having multiple diagnoses of pain coming from different origins such as the lower back, irritable bowels, joint arthritis and chronic headaches.
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Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for

Caregivers are more likely to be in their 50s and early 60s, female and believe the government should take the lead on the cost of caring for older adults.