A decade of tamoxifen reduces BCa recurrence
Doubling the duration of adjuvant tamoxifen treatment in women estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer reduces risk of late recurrence and death compared with the current standard-of-care of 5 years' therapy. So say the results of a large international randomized trial presented at the 2012 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and simultaneously published in The Lancet.
Hormone therapy safety: Study finds potential benefits for senior women
April 24th 2024A recent large-scale study challenged age-related concerns, suggesting hormone therapy may offer safety and even benefits for menopausal women aged over 65 years, aligning with The Menopause Society's 2022 Position Statement.
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Hyperoxygenation use not linked to neonatal outcomes
April 23rd 2024Recent research evaluated the impact of maternal hyperoxygenation on neonatal Apgar scores, revealing no significant enhancement in outcomes among women with pathologic fetal heart rate tracing and suggesting limited efficacy of hyperoxygenation therapy in this context.
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Study finds antihypertensive treatment reduces uterine fibroids risk
April 23rd 2024A recent study revealed that patients with untreated or new-onset hypertension face elevated chances of uterine fibroid diagnosis, underscoring the potential of antihypertensive therapy in mitigating this risk among midlife individuals.
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