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People who care for loved ones with cancer face more challenges than those who care for those with other health problems

Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges

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Survey results suggest more support is warranted
Starting palliative care shortly after an incurable cancer diagnosis helps patients cope and improves their quality of life

Early Palliative Care Ups QOL for Terminal Cancer Patients

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Early care also increases chances of having end-of-life discussions
Taking antibiotics at a very young age could increase the risk of certain allergic conditions later in life

Early Exposure to Antibiotics Ups Risk of Allergic Dz Later in Life

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Researchers found higher risk for hay fever, eczema in those exposed to antibiotics before age 2
Benralizumab

Benralizumab Effective Treatment for Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma

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Benralizumab significantly reduces exacerbations, two trials show
Patients with are at an increased risk of failing simulated driving tests

Compromised Driving Skills Seen in Patients With Sleep Apnea

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Lane position deviation significantly worse in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
For patients with asthma

Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Patients With Asthma

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Reduction in rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids or requiring ER/hospital visit
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Off-Hours Presentation Not Detrimental in STEMI

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Time of PCI did not affect STEMI efficacy or safety outcomes in large international trial
Investigation of suspected coronary heart disease with cardiovascular magnetic resonance-guided care is superior to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines-directed care and does not differ significantly from myocardial perfusion scintigraphy-guided care

Imaging Strategies Reduce Unnecessary Angiography

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CMR is better for reducing unnecessary angiography compared with NICE guideline-directed care
For patients with peripheral arterial disease

Ischemic Events Down With Prolonged DAPT in PAD

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Lower risk of ischemic events seen for patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing PCI
Drug-eluting stents may perform no better for patients over the long-term

Survival, QOL, CV Event Rate No Better With Drug-Eluting Stents

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But, the drug-eluting devices do lead to fewer repeat revascularizations