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A small portion of adults in remission from a deadly blood cancer had persisting mutations detected, which predicted their risk of death from having the cancer return Researchers at the National Institutes of Health show the benefits of screening adult patients in remission from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) for residual disease before receiving a...
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NHLBI in the Press
Pregnant adults who had greater light exposure three hours prior to sleep had a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than those who had less exposure during this period, according to researchers.
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A small portion of adults in remission from a deadly blood cancer had persisting mutations detected, which predicted their risk of death from having the cancer return Researchers at the National Institutes of Health show the benefits of screening adult patients in remission from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) for residual disease before receiving a...
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found the number of young adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity and diabetes, increased throughout a 10-year period. They recommend efforts to help young adults take steps to prevent and manage underlying risks.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found that some smart watches, scales, and rings that send electric currents throughout the body could disrupt the function of implantable cardiac devices, such as pacemakers or implantable defibrillators.
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults whose average sleep varied significantly each week were more likely to show signs of plaque accumulating in their coronary arteries and have reduced lower-body circulation.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are reporting that erythritol, a common type of artificial sweetener, is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
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NIH-supported studies show variations in symptoms and diagnostic experiences among different racial and ethnic groups Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more symptoms and health problems related to long COVID, a lay term that captures an array of symptoms and health problems, than white people, but are not as likely to be diagnosed...
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Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue six months after their stay About half of adults treated at hospitals for COVID-19 have experienced lingering symptoms, financial difficulties, or physical limitations months after being discharged, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study published in JAMA...
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NIH-supported physician-scientists are studying how primary care providers can identify and treat more people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA. More than 15...
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NHLBI in the Press
VEXAS results from a genetic mutation that can occur later in life and may occur in about 1 in 14,000 people, but is more prevalent among men older than 50.