Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sickle cell trait tied to increased pulmonary embolism risk

(HealthDay)—For African-Americans, sickle cell trait is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, but not deep vein thrombosis, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in the Journal of Thrombosis and ...

Oncology & Cancer

Early hormone therapy may be safe for women's hearts

(HealthDay)—Healthy women at low risk of cardiovascular disease may be able to take hormone replacement therapy soon after menopause for a short time without harming their hearts, according to a new study.

Health

Major women's health study paid big dividends

(HealthDay)— A comprehensive look at the decade-old "estrogen study"—the U.S. government-sponsored trial that turned the tables on assumptions about hormone replacement therapy—suggests there can be a billion-dollar ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HRT therapy may increase risk of acute pancreatitis

Women who use postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be at increased risk of acute pancreatitis, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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