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The findings show the importance of preventing bone disease in multiple myeloma (MM), the authors said.

Here are 5 things to know about genetic testing in cancer care.

A novel device that unblocks and removes secretions from the respiratory tracts of children was developed by researchers in Israel and the United States, and may prove beneficial among patients with respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Activists seek to block Gilead’s patent extension for HIV drug tenofovir alafenamide; 2.1 million teens are using 1 or more tobacco products; African American and low-income mothers are less likely to seek treatment for postpartum depression.

This week, the top managed care news included HHS launching an initiative to reduce HIV infections; findings of high rates of prediabetes among adolescents and young adults; a tech outage disrupting blood glucose monitoring data.

The update includes a broader, more integrated examination of other high and moderate penetrance genes associated with breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer.

The analysis estimates that in 2018, healthcare spending grew at a rate of 4.6% to $3.6 trillion, or $11,172 per person, faster than 2017’s 4.2% but equal to the 2016 rate.

The first disease-modifying therapies were introduced in the United States and Canada in the 1990s.

The Trump adminsitration plans to tighten work requirements for food stamp recipients, potentially leaving 688,000 without coverage; Virginia moves to suspend Medicaid work requirements; hair dye and hair straighteners were linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in a new study.

The studies did not disclose whether acupuncture was utilized to ease acute attacks or the overall condition, calling into question the significance of collected data.

Modifiable lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity, sleep time, television time, and diet, were shown to contribute to risk of obesity and cardiometabolic conditions in early childhood, according to study findings.

A disturbed relationship between chaperone proteins and the protein α-synuclein was linked to cell damage and the development of Lewy bodies, which are common in those diagnosed with Parkinson disease, according to study findings.

California hands down millions in fines to Anthem Blue Cross; “street medicine” aims to bring healthcare to the homeless in Atlanta; Johnson & Johnson claims its baby powder is safe.

Heart issues in patients with cancer and survivors can present themselves months or years after treatment.

Acute stress was found to be a possible trigger following the loss of a partner, but not a factor in long-term risk for either disorder.

The cost of the expensive treatment varies, based on insurance coverage or lack thereof, and is often out of financial reach of the uninsured.

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have saved Medicare a total of $3.53 billion from 2013 to 2017, or $755 million after shared savings were paid out, according to a new report from the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS).

Aspirin, in high doses from 900 to 1300 mg, was shown to be an effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine headaches, with further research showing its potential efficacy in preventing recurrent migraine headaches through lower doses of 81 to 325 mg, according to findings of a review.

The findings from researchers at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight the public health risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which have been tied to recent studies that find rising deaths from heart failure and even an overall drop in US life expectancy, with the long-term rise in obesity playing a role in the decline.

The US Supreme Court was given 2 amicus briefs by legal, medical groups advocating against the Louisiana abortion law; Michigan's governor calls to pause impending Medicaid work requirements; emergency medical service crews in Rhode Island shown to misplace breathing tubes in patients, leading to death.

Although the study did not pinpoint the exact mechanism behind the link, the authors wrote that the presence of plaque below the gumline can allow oral bacteria to reach the circulatory system. Certain bacteria that reach the gut can trigger inflammation.

Prominence Health Plan announced that its 7 Universal Health Services (UHS) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) revealed a continued trend of increased cost savings and improved quality in 2018 results.

A high-tech drug testing machine is being utilized to detect fentanyl in illicit drugs; the Massachusetts governor enacts a stingent vaping flavor ban; data on blood-sugar levels for patients with diabetes using Dexcom's continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been unavailable since Saturday.

Historically, patients with severe acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and severe chronic GVHD as determined by the National Institutes of Health have poor survival. New research being presented at the 61st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition shows that earlier treatment with novel therapies can improve outcomes for these patients.

Adjunctive therapy with a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device may possibly decrease the length of hospital stays for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), researchers suggested in a set of 2 small studies published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

A recent review examined the challenges of treating excessive daytime sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and narcolepsy.