As retail outlets deliver health care services, including telehealth, physicians say more needs to be done to protect patient privacy,…
As married couples age, humor replaces bickering
Honeymoon long over? Hang in there. A new study shows those prickly disagreements that can mark the early and middle…
Neuroscientists pinpoint genes tied to dementia
A research team has identified genetic processes involved in the neurodegeneration that occurs in dementia — an important step on…
New research on stem cell transplantation for myeloid cancers
Improving outcomes for patients with myeloid cancers who undergo stem cell transplantation is a focus of several studies being presented…
Personalized ultrasound scan showing atherosclerosis helps reduce cardiovascular risk
Low adherence to medication and resistance to lifestyle changes have so far hampered prevention efforts for cardiovascular disease. Personalized scans…
Health Care Providers’ Advice on Lifestyle Modification in the US Population: Results from the NHANES2011-2016
Health care providers are encouraged to prescribe lifestyle modifications for preventing and managing obesity and associated chronic conditions. However, the…
High childhood BMI linked to obesity at age 24 in women
Girls who gain weight more rapidly between the ages of 5 and 15 are more likely to be obese at…
New tool to find and fight most dangerous types of lymphoma
Scientists have found a new way to identify people with the most aggressive types of lymphoma who are less likely…
Genetically engineered immune cells show promise for fighting relapsed blood cancer
Researchers are presenting preliminary results from a clinical study of an investigational cellular immunotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma…
Periprocedural Antithrombotic Management from a Patient Perspective: A Qualitative Analysis
Periprocedural antithrombotic medication management is a complex, often confusing process for patients and their providers. Communication difficulties often lead to…