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As Prices Rise for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Meds, Patients Go Without

As Prices Rise for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Meds, Patients Go Without

Latest Neurology News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Rising drug costs are hampering the care of patients with debilitating neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, a new study finds. Patients are less likely to fill necessary prescriptions as out-of-pocket costs increase, said senior researcher Dr. Brian Callaghan, a […]

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Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys

Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys

Latest Neurology News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young boys whose mothers were exposed to chemicals known as phthalates while pregnant may face an increased risk for developing behaviors associated with autism, a new study warns. Phthalates are chemicals found in many household products, including cosmetics and plastics. The […]

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The Power of a Number: How Your Birthday Could Influence Your Care

The Power of a Number: How Your Birthday Could Influence Your Care

Latest Heart News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There may be something about a patient’s age of 80 that makes doctors alter their heart attack treatment decisions — consciously or not, new research suggests. In a study of U.S. heart attack patients, researchers found that just one month in […]

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AHA News: Swings in Daily Temperature May Affect Stroke Severity

AHA News: Swings in Daily Temperature May Affect Stroke Severity

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — The highs and lows of the daily weather could signal something more important than which outfit to wear: A study from South Korea suggests the more temperatures fluctuate during the summer, the more severe strokes become. Connections between the weather and risk of […]

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Exercise Surprise: Lifting Less Gets Better Results

Exercise Surprise: Lifting Less Gets Better Results

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Changing up the amount of weight they lift could help weightlifters get stronger with less effort, a new study suggests. In traditional weight training — called one rep max — the maximum weight an athlete can lift dictates the weight load for all […]

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Bone Marrow Transplant Risks and Survival Rate

Bone Marrow Transplant Risks and Survival Rate

What is the life expectancy after a bone marrow transplant? Pictured is an illustration of a healthy bone marrow cell — the kind doctors harvest from donors to use in bone marrow transplantation. The life expectancy, survival rate and quality of life after a bone marrow transplant have improved considerably with more accurate genetic matching […]