FDA Clears Automated, Wearable 3D Breast Ultrasound Device
In 2 minutes, the portable ATUSA system automatically scans the entire breast volume and provides 3D visualization of the breast tissue.
Breast Cancer
Vitamin D Level, Race/Ethnicity Tied to Breast Cancer Risk
Sufficient circulating vitamin D concentration linked to lower risk for breast cancer in Hispanic/Latina women.
False-Positive Mammograms Found in Half of Women Screened Annually
Clinicians should continue to counsel patients that false-positive results are an expected outcome of screening mammography. Age and breast density should be factored in when deciding the frequency of screening for average-risk women.
Cryotherapy May Reduce Risk for Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer
Researchers sought to determine if use of cold mitts and slippers reduced the risk of CIPN in patients receiving taxane chemotherapy for breast cancer.
DermDx: Bluish Nodule on Breast
A 34-year-old woman presents to the office requesting removal of a nodule on her right breast. She states that the lesion has been present for several years and is not painful. Can you make the diagnosis?
Cardiovascular Disease in Breast Cancer: Better Preventative Strategies Needed
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death among breast cancer survivors.
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes
Risk for hypertension even higher for those receiving left-sided radiation therapy, endocrine therapy.
How Has COVID-19 Affected Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Income Populations?
Women in low-income populations may be at a higher risk of breast cancer mortality due to access barriers. How has COVID-19 affected their ability to get breast cancer screenings?
Increasing Marker Clip Placement During Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
The delay in clip placement was associated with significant anxiety among the patients who were interviewed.
Recurrence Risk Reduced With AI vs Tamoxifen in Premenopausal ER+ Breast Cancer
This meta-analysis was conducted on data from 4 clinical trials including more than 7000 women with ER+ breast cancer.
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