Thyroid Dysfunction: To Screen or Not to Screen?
Dr Jo-Ann Manson describes the high-risk groups that should be screened for hypo- or hyperthyroidism. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Coffee ‘could halve breast cancer recurrence’ in tamoxifen-treated patients
Consuming at least two cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of recurrence in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study. …read more
Cesareans following shift toward patient-centered care
The name is still evolving, but the idea of a more patient-centered cesarean delivery is beginning to take root in American hospitals. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where roughly 35% of the 6,500… …read more
Breast screening may also predict heart risk, say radiologists
A new study shows that calcification in arteries in breast tissue correlates closely with coronary artery calcium – a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. …read more