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ER+/HER2– breast cancer: Is first or second line CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy better?
New study challenges the need for using CDK4/6 inhibitors as first line treatment, according to author.
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Vulvodynia: A little-known and treatable condition
A patient’s quality of life “can be significantly improved with a personalized therapeutic approach,” said Dr. Pina Belfiore.
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Antibody-drug conjugate changes standard of care for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
A novel therapy has a favorable safety profile, and more like it may be on the way.
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Prenatal sleep problems, depression linked to poorer outcomes
Screening pregnant patients for sleeping problems and for prenatal depression early in pregnancy may help identify and prevent later problems.
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Up-front pembro plus chemo boost survival in cervical cancer
Adding immunotherapy resulted in a 40% reduction in risk of death, compared with chemotherapy alone, for women with advanced cervical cancers...
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‘Huge step forward’ in advanced ovarian cancer
A preplanned interim analysis revealed that the addition of durvalumab and olaparib was associated with a 37% improvement of PFS, compared with...
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Phone support helps weight loss in patients with breast cancer
After 6 months, patients who received telephone coaching and health education lost 9.7 pounds.
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Breast cancer: Meta-analysis supports ovarian suppression/ablation
Controlling estrogen seems to give premenopausal women a lifespan boost, but strategy remains uncommon.
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Surgical de-escalation passes clinical test in low-risk cervical cancer
‘Practice-changing’ results could reduce long-term survivor effects among qualifying patients.
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Abortion restrictions linked to less evidence-based care for miscarriages
In states and institutions with abortion restrictions, mifepristone and office-based aspiration are often unavailable to patients despite being...
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Youth-led sexual health program improves teen knowledge, autonomy
Participants in the 9-month program improved in all domains assessed, including sexual and reproductive health knowledge, self-efficacy and...