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Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Periocular basal cell carcinomas have a mean growth rate of 11.2 mm² every 30 days

Periocular Basal Cell Carcinomas Can Grow Rapidly

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Faster growth rate seen in association with recurrent tumors, larger tumors at presentation, male sex
Therapy with a human antibody appears to reduce levels of HIV in the blood for at least a month

Potent HIV-1-Specific Antibody Shown to Suppress Virus

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Treatment would augment existing medications, researchers say
Short people may be more likely to have coronary artery disease

Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature

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Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients

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No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
An active ingredient in some psoriasis and multiple sclerosis medications

Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML

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Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
A quick-acting

Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates

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Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials
The incidence of melanoma is falling among American children

Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children

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Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

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Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Approximately 20 percent of Medicare patients with melanoma face delays in getting surgical treatment

Medicare Beneficiaries With Melanoma May Face Tx Delay

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Around one in five Medicare patients experience a surgical delay greater than 1.5 months