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Oncology & Cancer
New findings suggest that 'one size does not fit all' with regard to breast density education
Breast density notifications aim to educate women about the risks of high breast density, defined as having more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram. Prompted by activists whose own breast ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
AI provides accurate breast density classification
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately and consistently classify breast density on mammograms, according to a study in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.
Mar 17, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels
Having dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity of mammography by masking breast cancers and carries a 1.6- to 2.0-fold increased independent risk ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Family breast cancer history tied to breast density on mammo
A family history of breast cancer (FHBC) is positively associated with mammographic breast density in premenopausal women, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 4, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Model using routine clinical data may predict pancreatic cancer risk
(HealthDay)—A model using routine clinical information can predict pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) following diagnosis of impaired fasting glucose (IFG), according to a study published in the January issue of the ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Men with high levels of body fat may be at risk for osteoporosis
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical ...
Feb 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New COVID infections in Hong Kong reach record high
Hong Kong's "zero-COVID" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new infections, sending officials scrambling to ramp up testing capacity and warning that a tightening of virus-control ...
Feb 6, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic clues link lipoprotein A to prostate cancer risk
A new analysis has uncovered a potential link between higher prostate cancer risk and genetic variants associated with higher bloodstream levels of the cholesterol-transporting molecule lipoprotein A. Anna Ioannidou of Imperial ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Cardiology
Nutrient-laden snacks can meaningfully cut cholesterol
(HealthDay)—A suite of ready-to-eat bioactive snacks can meaningfully reduce cholesterol in patients unwilling or unable to take statin drugs, according to a study published Jan. 26 in the Journal of Nutrition.
Jan 26, 2022
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