Compared to the general population, women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) were more than three times more likely to die from breast cancer; the risk was particularly high for Black women and young women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Although association does not establish causation, these data raise concern “for the current trend of diminishing L&D units that is occurring in many rural settings.” Medscape Medical News …read more
The complaint is largely based on information from whistleblower Dawn Wooten, LPN, who worked at the center. A group of watchdog organizations, including Georgia Detention Watch, filed the complaint. WebMD Health News …read more
Dairy foods, rather than supplements, seems to be the answer to reducing fractures in the frail elderly but the four servings/day given in this study is too high for environmental sustainability. Medscape Medical News …read more
Despite predictions there would be a “shadow pandemic” of intimate partner violence during COVID-19, new research suggests there was no such increase – at least in the early stages of the pandemic. Medscape Medical News …read more
Turns out almost 41% of Americans delayed or avoided some form of medical care because of concerns about COVID-19. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘More is not necessarily better…Our findings do not support a benefit of high-dose vitamin D supplementation for bone health and raise the possibility of harm for females,’ say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr JoAnn Manson highlights key health and disease differences influenced by sex and gender. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A team of US researchers is investigating whether pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC) can benefit patients with advanced cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis. Medscape Medical News …read more
All breast cancer patients who develop a 2nd primary cancer should undergo multigene panel testing. The authors note that women with breast cancer have a 4%-16% lifetime risk of a second primary cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more