OBGYN & Women’s Health

The type of adjuvant systemic therapy has an impact on Edmonton Symptom Assessment System scores in patients with breast cancer, as reported in a recent retrospective analysis. Triple-negative tumor histology and the outcomes of previous neoadjuvant treatment were related to symptom burden. Multimodal treatment in breast cancer patients can have side effects, as reported in...

Increased mortality risks seen for five major adverse pregnancy outcomes; further increases seen with multiple adverse outcomes Women who experience any of five major adverse pregnancy outcomes have increased mortality risks, which remain elevated during long-term follow-up, according to a study published online April 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D., from the University...

Authors say sharp increase in cardiovascular risk warrants more regular screening Postmenopausal changes may accelerate coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression in women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from April 6 to 8 in Atlanta. Ella Ishaaya, M.D., from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California,...

Findings seen among poor surgical candidates, with recurrence risk of 10 percent seen at 16 months Cryoablation can be performed effectively in nonsurgical breast cancer patients with varying tumors, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, held from March 23 to 28 in Salt Lake City. Jolie...

Increase in provision of medications for self-managed abortions seen in the six months following the Dobbs decision Despite implementation of state-level bans and restrictions on abortion after the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the right to choose abortion in the United States, a considerable number of abortion seekers accessed...

Additionally, it predicts lower recorded work participation and higher disability pension rate in subsequent years An earlier menopausal transition is associated with poorer perceived work ability, according to a study published online in the April issue of Menopause. Tiia Saarinen, from Oulu University Hospital in Finland, and colleagues examined the association between an advanced climacteric status...

But increase in cardiovascular disease mortality seen after more than 20 years of follow-up among older women For postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after more than 20 years of follow-up, according to a study published online March 12 in the Annals of Internal...

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection-of-care discussions occurred less often for Black, Hispanic infants For infants born extremely preterm, redirection-of-care discussions occur less often for Black and Hispanic infants, according to a study published online March 11 in JAMA Pediatrics. Jane E. Brumbaugh, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues examined associations between...

In the IDEA trial, postmenopausal patients aged 50–69 years with pT1N0 unifocal invasive breast cancer who did not receive radiotherapy achieved a high level of disease control after 5 years. For over three decades, radiotherapy has been an essential part of the treatment following breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for patients with early-stage breast cancer. Recent studies...