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The odds of diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer are increased for non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women and for younger women

Racial Disparity Shown in Odds of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Odds of TNBC diagnosis increased for black, Hispanic, and younger women
Cross-continuum communication after hospital discharge can improve patient outcomes and overall health

Cross-Continuum Communication Beneficial After Discharge

Hospitals should have strong processes for communicating with post-acute-care providers
The American Cancer Society has updated guidelines on human papillomavirus vaccination

American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines

Vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years; catch-up vaccination recommended through age 26

Rheumatic Diseases Have an Impact on Reproductive Health

Effects on pregnancy outcomes comparable with those of several other immune-mediated diseases

Multiple chemicals associated with endocrine disruption and asthma are contained in hair products used by black women and children

Chemicals in Hair Products for Black Women Raise Concerns

Chemicals linked with endocrine disruption, asthma ID'd in hair products used by black women, children
Higher levels of protein intake may prevent the onset of frailty in older women

Higher Protein Intake May Cut Risk for Frailty in Older Women

Frailty prevalence lower for those in higher tertiles of animal, but not plant-based, protein intake
Efpeglenatide once weekly leads to dose-dependent reductions in glucose and body weight in patients with early type 2 diabetes

Study Explores Dose Ranges for Efpeglenatide in Early T2DM

Safety profile consistent with other long-acting glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists
Guidelines have been developed for chronic pain management in adult cancer survivors. The American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline was published online July 25 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Guidelines Developed for Pain Management in Cancer Survivors

Recurrent disease, second malignancy, late-onset tx effects should be assessed in patients with new pain
Primary care referral along with a commercial weight management provider can deliver an effective diabetes prevention program

Commercial Weight Management Program May Help Prevent T2D

Primary care referral to Weight Watchers is associated with weight loss, HbA1c reduction
First-trimester ondansetron use is associated with a small increased risk for oral cleft but no increased risk for congenital malformations or cardiac malformations

Cardiac Malformations Not Up With First-Trimester Ondansetron

No increased risk observed for congenital malformations; small increased risk seen for oral clefts