Intrauterine Device Use May Reduce Incidence of Ovarian Cancer
Novel noncontraceptive benefit seen for all intrauterine devices.
Women’s Health
Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women
Although use of hormone therapy can have some protective effect on muscle mass in postmenopausal women, the benefit is small in the general population.
Age Modifies Effects of Estrogen Therapy in Women Without Ovaries
Women aged 50 to 59 years with BSO had treatment-associated decrease in all-cause mortality.
Case Study: Generalized Abdominal Pain and Tactile Fevers
A woman presents with gradually worsening, generalized abdominal pain that originated in the right lower quadrant.
Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Use of menopausal hormonal therapy for 5 years around the start of menopause may be associated with increased risk for breast cancer.
Effective Intervention Evidence Lacking in Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV
Evidence on intervention effectiveness in improving uptake and retention of mothers and infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care in HIV regimens is lacking.
Hormone Treatment Not Tied to Change in Muscle Mass in Older Women
No significant beneficial or detrimental association seen in postmenopausal women.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain
Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain.
Effects of Total Cumulative and Early vs Late Dose Reductions in FEC-D for Early Stage Breast Cancer
In this retrospective study, researchers sought to determine the survival impact of reductions in total cumulative dose and early vs late dose reductions of third-generation adjuvant chemotherapy regimens in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
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