News tagged with hormonal treatment
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism linked with fewer ischemic heart events in younger patients
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism with the medication levothyroxine appears to be related to fewer ischemic heart disease events in younger patients but this finding was not evident in older patients, according to a ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Incontinence 20 years after child birth three times more common after vaginal delivery
Women are nearly three times more likely to experience urinary incontinence for more than 10 years following a vaginal delivery rather than a caesarean section, finds new research at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Have I got cancer or haven't I? Medical staff confuse women with ductal carcinoma in situ
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) need clear communication and tailored support to enable them to understand this complex breast condition, which has divided the medical profession when it comes to its ...
Cancer
Mar 21, 2012 |
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Pregnancy is safe for women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer
New research has shown for the first time that it is safe for women who have been diagnosed with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer to become pregnant, despite doctors' previous fears that pregnancy could boost levels ...
Cancer
Mar 21, 2012 |
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New type 2 diabetes drug helps lower blood sugar: study
(HealthDay) -- A new type of medication for type 2 diabetes helps to lower blood sugar levels when used in concert with insulin and other diabetes drugs, new research suggests.
Diabetes
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Studies show that CYP2D6 genotype does not predict tamoxifen benefit
Two studies published March 6 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute provide insights about the CYP2D6 genotype in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and represent a major step forward in understanding the us ...
Cancer
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Web-based support helps women with breast cancer
Every day 18 Swedish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Although there is a real need for support and information, many women struggle and get lost in the deluge of information. In a study of 227 women, researchers at ...
Cancer
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is safe, effective for women having hot flushes, night sweats following breast cancer treat
Hot flushes and night sweats (HFNS) affect 65-85% of women after breast cancer treatment; they are distressing, causing sleep problems and decreased quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy is often either undesirable ...
Cancer
Feb 14, 2012 |
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New devices could hold key to predicting premature births
Scientists and doctors from the University of Sheffield are developing two novel devices that could lead to the improved prediction of premature births.
Health
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Study faults research linking hormone therapy to cancer
A landmark investigation which found that hormone treatment for the menopause boosts the risk of breast cancer is riddled with flaws, a new study published on Monday alleges.
Cancer
Jan 17, 2012 |
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The microbiome and disease: Gut bacteria influence the severity of heart attacks in rats
New research published online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) suggests that the types and levels of bacteria in the intestines may be used to predict a person's likelihood of having a heart attack, and that manipulating ...
Medical research
Jan 13, 2012 |
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Vitamin D may improve bone health in those taking anti-HIV drug
Vitamin D may help prevent hormonal changes that can lead to bone loss among those being treated for HIV with the drug tenofovir, according to the results of a National Institutes of Health network study of adolescents with ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Evidence found for brain injury in diet-induced obesity
(Medical Xpress) -- The first evidence, reported today, of structural changes in the brains of rodents and humans with diet-induced obesity may help explain one of the most vexing problems of body weight control.
Medical research
Dec 29, 2011 |
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Study breathes new life into fight against primary killer of premature infants
A discovery by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies might explain why some premature infants fail to respond to existing treatments for a deadly respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and offers ...
Medical research
Oct 18, 2011 |
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Researchers explain hormonal role in glucose and fat metabolism
Hormone researchers at the University of Houston (UH) have their sights set on providing long-term treatment options for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases by better understanding estradiol, the ...
Medical research
Sep 29, 2011 |
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