Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more
This transcript has been edited for clarity. This is Dr JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. I’d like to talk with you about a recent report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that suggests vitamin D supplementation has a promising role in protecting telomeres and slowing … Read more
Women who gain a more substantial amount of weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer face an increased risk of dying from the disease, according to findings from a new study. However, that higher mortality risk only appears to apply to women who are overweight or at a healthy weight before diagnosis, not to those who … Read more
An opioid prescribing practice standard for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) was associated with accelerated declines in opioid doses and high-dose prescribing in British Columbia (BC) but also with more aggressive and inappropriate dose tapering, a new analysis showed. In addition, the standard resulted in restricted access to opioids for patients who may have benefited from … Read more
A self-collection (SC) device that could easily be used at home proved safe and accurate for cervical screening in the SELF-CERV prospective nonrandomized clinical trial, as reported in JAMA Network Open. Known as the Teal Wand, the device was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use. When compared with … Read more
As Hurricane Helene approached western North Carolina, Martin Palmeri, MD, MBA, didn’t anticipate the storm would disrupt practice operations for more than a day or so. But the massive rainfall and flooding damage last September proved to be far more challenging. Despite best efforts by the 13-physician practice, basic treatments for most patients were interrupted … Read more
Rates of certain cancers in the United States — including breast, colorectal, and thyroid cancers — increased between 2010 and 2019 among patients aged less than 50 years, while overall cancer incidence and mortality rates did not increase, a new study found. Among the more than two million cases of early-onset cancer diagnosed during this … Read more
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Navigating Drug Interactions Bucharest – May 9, 2024 – Prostate cancer treatment involves careful management of drug interactions, as certain medications can pose risks when combined. This article explores the challenges of navigating these interactions,specifically concerning relugolix,a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. When is it a concern? Healthcare providers and patients must be aware … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy Table of Contents The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy The Challenge of Screening Adherence The Appeal of Blood-Based Screening A Closer Look at Performance and Limitations the Importance of Follow-Up and Future Directions The Ongoing Debate: Optimizing Colorectal Cancer … Read more
SAN DIEGO—Gastroenterologists have debated the best course of action for patients with Barrett’s esophagus for decades. Which is better for detecting early malignancy and preventing progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) — surveillance endoscopy at regular intervals or only when symptoms occur? Does one offer a better chance of survival than the other? Now, researchers who … Read more