Breast Cancer
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MicroRNA Could Help Oncologists Craft Better Treatment Plans for Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers have been searching for biomarkers that are good predictors of cancer recurrence and mortality.
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Breast Cancer Screening: Tomosynthesis Is Beneficial for High-Risk Patients
This cohort study examined rates of advanced breast cancer diagnosis among women screened with digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). Women with extremely dense breasts and who were at high risk for breast cancer benefited from DBT, with a 53% lower risk of developing advanced cancer compared to those screened with digital mammography alone. No differences were seen for women at low to average risk.
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Postmenopausal Estrogen May Prevent Death from COVID-19 Infection
Swedish researchers found taking postmenopausal estrogen was associated with a lower death rate from COVID-19 infection. Taking estrogen suppression therapy for breast cancer was associated with a higher death rate compared with controls.
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Left-Sided Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy and Coronary Artery Disease
A study of breast cancer survivors revealed left breast radiation therapy doubles the subsequent risk of coronary heart disease vs. right-sided radiation.
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Mammograms as a Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention Tool
In a study of women undergoing routine mammographic screening for breast cancer, mammographic features, such as microcalcifications and breast density, were associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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Report: Record Year-Over-Year Decline in Cancer Death Rate
Fewer smokers, better detection and treatment methods credited with saving lives.
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Statins as a Protector Against Chemotherapy
Women with early stage breast cancer shield their hearts with cholesterol-lowering drug.
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Help Women Take Charge of Breast Cancer Risks
About one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications such as weight management, exercise, diet, and alcohol consumption, according to a recent presentation at the North American Menopause Society 2019 Annual Meeting.
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Use of Cervical Length and Fetal Fibronectin in Preterm Labor
SYNOPSIS: A large 10-center study has validated the concept of screening all patients who are presenting with preterm contractions in the third trimester with cervical length examinations by transvaginal sonography and using fetal fibronectin selectively only in those with cervical lengths between 1.5 and 3.0 cm.
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Preventing Pertussis: Are Your Patients and Their Families Cocooning
SYNOPSIS: Prior vaccination of both parents with Tdap (¡°cocooning¡±) protects newborn infants from contracting pertussis.