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Physical comorbidity is associated with high psychological distress

02/18/2021 Health News

Among patients with cancer, having additional physical comorbidities was linked with a higher risk of experiencing psychological distress. The finding comes from a Psycho-Oncology analysis of 2017 data from the National Health Survey of Spain. The analysis included 484 patients who reported a cancer diagnosis and 484 matched controls without a history of cancer. Compared with controls, patients with cancer […]

Entresto Granted Expanded Indication in Chronic Heart Failure by FDA

02/18/2021 Health News

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Feb. 16, 2021 — Novartis today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the following expanded indication for Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan): to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adult patients with chronic heart failure.1 Benefits are most clearly evident in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below normal.1 The label also states LVEF is […]

Mice study finds altered brain connectivity after prolonged anesthesia

02/18/2021 Health News

Prolonged anesthesia, also known as medically induced coma, is a life-saving procedure carried out across the globe on millions of patients in intensive medical care units every year. But following prolonged anesthesia–which takes the brain to a state of deep unconsciousness beyond short-term anesthesia for surgical procedures–it is common for family members to report that after hospital discharge their loved […]

The Real Reason Oliver Lee Left Peloton

02/18/2021 Health News

Peloton is an international fitness and health brand that started with a stationary exercise bike. Founder and CEO John Foley told Fit Tech Global in a 2020 interview that the idea to design and build their own bike was born out of necessity. “Peloton sits at the nexus of fitness, technology, and media, but that concept evolved over time,” Foley explained. […]

White matter changes in brain found in frontotemporal dementia

02/17/2021 Health News

Areas of brain damage called white matter hyperintensities are commonly linked to vascular health problems. They have also been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Now a new study has shown that white matter hyperintensities are also found in frontotemporal dementia. The study is published in the February 17, 2021, online issue of Neurology. Frontotemporal dementia, which often affects people under the […]

Advances in X-ray imaging can help patients with breast cancer

02/17/2021 Health News

A new X-ray imaging scanner to help surgeons performing breast tumor removal surgery has been developed by UCL experts. Most breast cancer operations are what are known as conserving surgeries, which remove the cancerous tumor rather than the whole breast. Second operations are often required if the margins (edges) of the extracted tissue are found to not be clear of […]

Planning Ahead! Kenya Moore and More Celebs Open Up About Freezing Embryos

02/17/2021 Health News

Better safe than sorry! Halsey, Rita Ora and more celebrities have described their decisions to freeze their eggs. “When I tell people that, they’re like, ‘You’re 23, why do you need to do that? Why do you need to freeze your eggs?’” the “Bad at Love” singer said during an April 2018 The Doctors appearance. “Doing ovarian reserve is important for me, because I’m […]

Study shows that these rebate systems may hamper patient access to drugs

02/17/2021 Health News

In Switzerland and other European countries, drug prices are regulated to ensure affordable access to drugs. In the last few years, many European countries have introduced rebate schemes for drugs. In most cases, however, the rebates negotiated with the manufacturer are confidential. This means that a country basically has two prices for a drug: an official, higher price and an […]

Martha Stewart Shared a DIY Balm That Will Protect Your Dog's Paws This Winter

02/17/2021 Health News

When wintertime comes around, we load up on many things that help us get through those cold nights and snow-filled days. Most importantly: lotion and balm. Seriously what would any of us do without it? No one likes that feeling of cracked, dry skin. It’s uncomfortable and can make you feel miserable during the winter months. And of course, we […]

Chelsea Houska, Cole DeBoer Building Farmhouse for Family of 6

02/17/2021 Health News

Dream home! Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer are giving their fans an inside glimpse into their custom farmhouse build. “Holy crap. We are so excited for this journey,” the Teen Mom 2 star, 29, captioned her and her husband’s March reveal. “We don’t know much about building a house, BUT I have been preparing for this for years if you […]

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