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The costs of informal caregiving for patients with cardiovascular disease were estimated at $61 billion in 2015 and are set to more than double by 2035

Informal CVD Caregiving Costs Estimated at $61 Billion in 2015

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Costs may increase to $128 billion by 2035; more than half due to caregiving for stroke patients
Low concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol are transferred from inhaled cannabis to breast milk of women who regularly consume cannabis

Cannabis Compound Transfers to Breast Milk

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More research needed to determine long-term effects on development
The risk of unnatural death is increased among people with epilepsy

Increased Risk of Unnatural Death in People With Epilepsy

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Increased likelihood of dying of unnatural cause, unintentional injury or poisoning, or suicide
The quality of advice provided on patient-facing internet message boards discussing implanted cardiac defibrillator treatment varies

Variation in Quality of ICD Advice on Patient Message Boards

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Overall, 24.4 percent of instances of medical advice were considered inappropriate for most patients
People would be more inclined to take tea or a pill than to exercise for hypertension

Adults More Inclined to Take Tea, Pill for Hypertension

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Preferences indicate people would rather take daily pill or tea to prolong life rather than exercise
About one in four low-income families with a member with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease experience a high financial burden

High Financial Burden for Families of Patients With ASCVD

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High burden of expenses for one in four low-income families; catastrophic burden for one in 10
The Video Interaction Project

Program Supporting Parent-Child Reading Aloud Aids Development

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Sustained social-emotional impacts seen 1.5 years after program completion
Most people in the United States are unaware of national cancer drug shortages

Most Patients Are Unaware of Drug Cancer Shortages

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Majority say they want to know about even minor consequences of cancer drug substitutions
People with diabetes and prediabetes visit the dentist less often than people without diabetes

Adult Patients With Diabetes Go to Dentist Less Often

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Link between oral health and diabetes makes dental visits important to diabetes management
Juvéderm Voluma XC is feasible and seems safe for correcting infraorbital hollows

Juvéderm Voluma XC Feasible for Correcting Infraorbital Hollows

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High patient satisfaction and acceptable safety profile based on experience of 101 patients