Early menopause tied to higher breast and ovarian cancer risk
Women with early menopause have a two times greater risk for breast cancer and a nearly four times higher risk for ovarian cancer, according to…
Tag: Specialists
Meet the 44 specialists recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours today
An impressive number of non-GP specialists have been honoured for their contributions to medicine and society in the King’s Birthday Honours today. They include respiratory…
Pre-eclampsia tied to early-onset dementia risk
Individuals with pre-eclampsia have an increased risk for early-onset dementia, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open. Dr Valérie Olié (PhD), from Santé…
Birth trauma inquiry says legislation is needed to protect doctors from negligence claims
Doctors who provide “responsive” maternity care outside of clinical guidelines and hospital protocols because of individual patients’ needs should have protection from future litigation, a…
Perioperative immunotherapy a boon for patients with resectable NSCLC: study
Adults with resectable non-small cell lung cancer are five times more likely have complete pathological response with perioperative nivolumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy…
Active surveillance ‘safe and effective’ for low-risk prostate cancer
Active surveillance is an effective management strategy for men with favourable-risk prostate cancer, with an estimated rate of metastasis of 1.4% at 10 years after…
New microvascular dysfunction score predicts survival in STEMI after PCI
Measuring microvascular dysfunction directly after percutaneous revascularisation can predict the risk of complications in patients with ST-elevation MI, according to an international team of cardiologists.…
Semaglutide cuts need for diuretics in HFpEF, researchers say
Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretics and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved…
Daily vs long-acting hormonal contraceptives: Which is best for reducing endometriosis pain post-surgery?
Long-acting progestogens and the combined oral contraceptive pill are equally effective at alleviating endometriosis pain for three years after laparoscopic excision, a UK study suggests.…
Bariatric surgery ‘may protect’ against breast cancer in women with obesity: study
For women with obesity, the risk for breast cancer is reduced after bariatric surgery, according to a study published in JAMA Surgery. Researchers from the…
