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Improper Arm Position When Measuring BP Can Overestimate Readings

Commonly used arm positions (lap and side) for measuring blood pressure (BP) can overestimate readings, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in JAMA Int

Cilta-Cel Treatment Safe, Effective for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) results in a deep and durable response, according to a

AI May Identify Women at Risk for Future Breast Cancer

Artificial intelligence (AI) scores may be able to estimate the risk for future breast cancer and lead to earlier diagnosis, according to a study published onli

Social Risk Factors Tied to Lower Odds of Receiving Preventive Services

Social risk factors are associated with decreased odds of receiving preventive services such as mammograms, Papanicolaou (Pap) tests, flu or pneumococcal vaccin

3% of U.S. High School Students Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds

by offering troubled students a safe haven. Schools are in a unique position to create safe and supportive environments, free from violence and bullying, for al

Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Aging, Study Finds

Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient s cells, a new study finds. For the first time, we re showing that the aging sig

Were FDA's 'Black Box' Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards

Black Box warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, a new evidence review claim

Scientists Discover the Brain's Waste-Disposal System, With Clues to Alzheimer's Disease

The brain has a waste-disposal system that clears away junk proteins that contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer s disease, a new study finds.

CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus

As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from that co

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country s water systems. We ve kno

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