Search results for "Breast cancer"
Azithromycin gets warning, incretin mimetics investigated
This regulatory update covers a new warning on azithromycin about abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart, and a possible increased risk of pancreatitis and precancerous findings from incretin mimetic drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/fda.htm
1 May 2013
ASCO guidelines recommend aromatase inhibitors
MKSAP Quiz: Preoperative evaluation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/2.htm
20 Jul 2010
Young women hit, and hurt by, urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects young, nulligravid women and significantly impacts their psychological well-being, a recent survey found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/2.htm
17 Jul 2012
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infectionsScreening mammography may be less accurate in women with previous breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2011
Childhood cancer survivors develop many chronic conditions
Adult survivors of childhood cancer have an extraordinarily high rate of chronic health problems, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/18/7.htm
18 Jun 2013
Annual mammography may result in many false positives
After 10 years of annual mammography, more than half of women will receive at least one false-positive screen, and 7% to 9% will receive a false-positive biopsy recommendation, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/1.htm
18 Oct 2011
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015
Biennial vs. annual mammography in older women doesn't appear to alter disease-stage diagnoses
Women age 66 to 89 years who undergo biennial screening mammography have similar risk of advanced-stage disease and lower cumulative risk of a false-positive mammography study than those who are screened annually, regardless of comorbidity, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/12/1.htm
12 Feb 2013
HIV reduction efforts should target risky behaviors
MKSAP Quiz: daily cough without specific triggers
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/2.htm
21 Dec 2010
Alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce colorectal cancer in healthy women
Long-term use of alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce risk for colorectal cancer but increase risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in healthy women, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/2.htm
16 Jul 2013