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CAR-T Therapies Not Cost-Effective for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

For patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies (CAR-T) axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) and lisocabtag

Statin Use Increased From 1999-2000 to 2013-2014, Then Plateaued

Overall statin use for primary prevention increased since 1999 to 2000 but has plateaued since 2013 to 2014, according to a research letter published online Dec

Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders

Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.About 8.4 of children ages

Immediate Body Contact With Parents Helps Preemie Newborns Thrive

Having mom or dad hold their preemie baby against their own skin immediately after birth appears to help the infants in their development months later, new rese

Head Injury Left Her Memory-Impaired. A New Brain Implant Has Brought Memory Back

Gina Arata had a bright future, wrapping up college and preparing for law school, when a 2001 car wreck left her with lasting brain damage. After her recovery,

Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Concussion in Children

In a consensus statement issued by the International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport and published online Dec. 4 in Pediatrics, recommendations are

CVD Mortality Similar With Diuretic, ACE Inhibitor, or Calcium Channel Blocker

For patients with hypertension and at least one other coronary heart disease risk factor, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is similar for those receiving

Maternal Depressive Symptoms Linked to Slower Fetal Growth

Maternal depressive symptoms are associated with slower fetal growth rate in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, according to a study publis

Risk for Chronic Health Conditions Increased for Young LGB Cancer Survivors

The risk for chronic health conditions is increased for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYACS) compared with LGB i

Walking Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome

For adults with Down syndrome (DS), walking interventions are associated with improved physical and cognitive outcomes, according to a study published online No

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