Local or regional anaesthesia shows no significant difference in overall survival for breast cancer patients
Local anesthesia does not change long term breast cancer survival
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involving 1670 breast cancer patients found no significant differences in overall s…
A large study of over 1,600 patients found that using local or regional anesthesia during surgery did not affect overall survival rates.
Health education improves self-efficacy and quality of life for patients with breast cancer
Health education improves quality of life for breast cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that health education enhances self-efficacy, reduces dep…
Targeted health education can boost confidence and improve emotional well-being for people navigating a breast cancer diagnosis.
Healthy diet significantly decreases C-reactive protein levels in women with breast cancer
Healthy Eating Habits May Lower Inflammation Markers in Women with Breast Cancer
This meta-analysis of 11 trials indicates that a healthy diet leads to a significant decrease in C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in women wi…
Eating a balanced, healthy diet can lower inflammation markers like C-reactive protein for women fighting breast cancer.
SUVmax demonstrates moderate accuracy in predicting lymphovascular space invasion in endometrial cancer patients
PET scan measure predicts cancer spread risk with moderate accuracy
This meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of SUVmax from PET/CT or PET/MR for detecting lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) in e…
A PET scan measure called SUVmax can predict whether endometrial cancer has spread to lymph vessels, with 83% specificity, but results may b…
Autologous fat grafting provides moderate volume retention and improved patient-reported outcomes in postmastectomy reconstruction
Autologous Fat Grafting Shows Promise for Breast Reconstruction Volume
This meta-analysis of 13 studies evaluates autologous fat grafting (AFG) for postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The analysis found a pool…
Autologous fat grafting can help maintain breast volume after surgery, with some techniques showing significantly higher retention rates tha…
Tailored counseling for breastfeeding among people living with HIV supports individualized care after 2023 guidelines
New Guidelines Shape Breastfeeding Practices for People Living with HIV
This scoping review examines breastfeeding practices and perspectives following the 2023 US national guideline changes for people living wit…
Newer guidelines offer more personalized breastfeeding support for people living with HIV during the peripartum and postpartum periods.
FDA Approves Twirla (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Transdermal System for Contraception
FDA approves new birth control patch Twirla for women with lower BMI.
The FDA approved Twirla, a levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system, for contraception in women with BMI <30 kg/m². Effectiveness…
The FDA approved Twirla, a weekly birth control patch for women with a BMI under 30. It contains hormones to prevent pregnancy. However, it …
Diffusion tensor imaging metrics may improve diagnostic specificity for pelvic floor anatomical conditions
DTI scans show promise for pelvic floor conditions
This systematic review of 30 studies evaluates diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for assessing tissue microstructural disruption in pelvic stru…
A review of 30 studies finds DTI may help diagnose anal fistula, endometriosis, fibroids, and prostate cancer.
Induction of labor for suspected fetal macrosomia does not significantly affect cesarean section or shoulder dystocia
Induction of Labor for Fetal Macrosomia Shows No Difference in Risks
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,442 women found that induction of labor for suspected fetal macrosomia results in no significa…
New data shows that inducing labor for large babies does not change the risk of C-sections or shoulder issues compared to waiting.
Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals trophoblast and immune mechanisms in preeclampsia pathogenesis
New Sequencing Methods Reveal Hidden Mechanisms of Preeclampsia
This systematic review of single-cell RNA sequencing studies identifies impaired trophoblast differentiation, invasion, and senescence, alon…
Advanced single-cell sequencing reveals how specific cells and molecules contribute to the development of preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Gut microbiota dysbiosis shows strong observational link to endometriosis in reproductive-aged women
Gut bacteria linked to endometriosis, review finds
This narrative review examines the association between gut microbiota dysbiosis and endometriosis in reproductive-aged women. The authors re…
A review of studies finds a strong link between gut bacteria imbalances and endometriosis, but can't prove cause and effect.
Cultural and Islamic values shape menopausal perceptions and health-seeking behavior in Saudi women
Cultural values shape how Saudi women experience menopause
This narrative review examines menopause experiences among Saudi women in primary healthcare settings. The authors synthesize qualitative fi…
A review shows cultural and Islamic values strongly influence how Saudi women perceive menopause and choose coping strategies.