Phase Ib trial: Mam-A DNA vaccine plus endocrine therapy induces T cells in ER+ breast cancer
Can a breast cancer vaccine help the immune system target tumors?
A phase Ib clinical trial in 21 patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer prior to surgery found that adding Mammaglobin-A DNA …
A breast cancer vaccine triggered specific immune cells to attack tumors in early trial patients, showing promising biological activity befo…
Retrospective cohort finds racial, insurance disparities in cesarean delivery rates
Large U.S. study finds racial and insurance differences in cesarean delivery rates
A retrospective cohort study of 41.5 million singleton live births in the United States (2014-2024) found non-Hispanic Black women had highe…
A massive U.S. study of 41 million births shows Black women and those with private insurance face higher odds of C-sections compared to Whit…
Qualitative study reveals divergent perceptions of hormonal therapy efficacy in endometriosis management
Endometriosis patients and doctors often disagree on what makes treatment effective
A qualitative study of 20 endometriosis patients and 13 healthcare professionals found divergent perceptions of hormonal treatment efficacy.…
Endometriosis patients seek pain relief while doctors prioritize stopping periods, creating a communication gap that adds mental burden to b…
PSMA PET/CT shows uptake in half of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer patients
Can a prostate cancer scan help treat aggressive breast cancer?
A prospective single-center study of 20 patients with progressive mTNBC found that 50% showed visual PSMA positivity on [Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/C…
A prostate cancer scan found PSMA targets in half of aggressive breast cancer tumors, suggesting a new therapy option for patients when stan…
RCT compares three teaching strategies for pelvic exam training in medical students
How should medical students learn pelvic exams? A study tests three teaching methods.
A randomized trial in 138 medical clerkship students compared three pelvic exam teaching approaches using a simulator. The model video group…
Watching a patient describe a pelvic exam helped medical students perform better, while a clinical video on a model increased their fear and…
Network meta-analysis suggests surgical techniques may reduce breast cancer-related lymphedema
Surgical techniques may help prevent and treat breast cancer-related arm swelling
A network meta-analysis of breast cancer survivors found axillary reverse mapping and lymphovascular anastomoses were associated with reduce…
Specific surgeries significantly reduce breast cancer arm swelling before it starts and help shrink swollen arms after treatment while impro…
Wildfire exposure studied for impact on indoor air quality and ART outcomes in Australian fertility clinics
Could wildfire smoke affect fertility treatments? A new study looks for answers.
A retrospective cohort study of 1,647 ART cycles in Victoria, Australia examined exposure to the 2019-2020 'Black Summer' wildfires. The stu…
Wildfire smoke may impact fertility treatments, as a new study examines how air pollution during Australia's 'Black Summer' fires affected I…
Observational study characterizes ovarian histopathology in transgender patients on testosterone
What happens to ovaries when transgender men take testosterone?
This observational cohort study examined ovarian histopathology in transgender and gender-diverse individuals who underwent gender-affirming…
A Wisconsin hospital team reviewed medical records to describe how long-term testosterone use affects ovarian tissue in transgender patients…
NAUTILUS RCT reports 11.2% ALN metastasis rate in SLNB arm for cT1-2/N0 breast cancer
Study details baseline characteristics in breast cancer trial testing lymph node biopsy omission
This randomized controlled trial of 1,734 cT1-2/N0 breast cancer patients reports baseline characteristics and axillary lymph node status. I…
Patients with early-stage breast cancer and small tumors might skip a painful arm surgery if their cancer hasn't spread, based on new trial …
Hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy showed high local control in breast cancer brain metastases.
FSRT shows promising results for brain metastases in breast cancer patients
This prospective single-arm phase 2 trial evaluated fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) in 173 patients with breast cancer an…
Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy kept brain cancer controlled in 88.6% of breast cancer patients after one year with no severe si…
Prospective study links L. iners dominance and bacterial diversity to cervical lesion severity in dysplasia patients.
Does the bacteria in your vagina signal worsening cervical cell changes?
This prospective study analyzed vaginal microbiota in 91 patients with cervical dysplasia. Results indicate that microbial abundance dominat…
Women with worsening cervical cell changes showed higher levels of L. iners bacteria and increased bacterial diversity in their vaginal samp…
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) addresses structural violence and inequitable hierarchies in SRHR contexts.
Research on trauma-informed care and violence against women lacks specific study details
This study examines the relationship between Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) and various forms of violence within social determina…
Trauma-informed care bridges clinical practice with social change by addressing systemic oppression and institutional violence that shape ac…