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Psychological Distress Reported for Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas

Patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas (iNHL) report considerable psychological distress, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in The Oncologist.R

ACR: Higher BMI Linked to Worse Flare Symptoms in Early RA

For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse flare symptoms, according to a study presented at the a

Direct-Acting Antivirals Still Underused in Hep C-Related Liver Cancer

Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) remain underutilized in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a study

Many Primary Care Docs Unaware of Biologic Asthma Meds

Biologic drugs to treat asthma have been around for two decades, but a surprising number of family doctors still aren t prescribing them to kids and adults. A n

One Death, 10 Hospitalizations in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums

Peaches, nectarines and plums tainted with Listeria have caused one death and put 10 people in the hospital with food poisoning across seven states, federal off

Low Income Decreases Odds of Cardiologist Involvement in Heart Failure Hospital Care

Adults with low household income are less likely to have a cardiologist involved in their care during a hospitalization for heart failure than adults with highe

Mobile Apps Effective for Treating Moderate and Severe Depression

Mobile app interventions are effective for treating moderate and severe depression, according to a review published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Hayoung

One in Four Older Transgender Adults Contemplated Suicide in Last Year

The more different types of adverse conditions that older transgender persons face, the more likely they are to contemplate suicide, according to a study publis

For Veterans Receiving Dialysis, Unstable Housing Linked to Mortality

Unstable housing before starting dialysis is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality among veterans receiving dialysis, according to a study p

Food Insecurity in Seniors Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

For older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia and with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a st

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