NAMS Updates Guidance for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
GSM is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but symptoms can be managed effectively in most cases
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Few High-Grade Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients Receive Chemo
Percentage of STS patients receiving chemo driven by factors such as tumor size, income, facility type
Respiratory, Lung Cancer Death Up Even With Low-Intensity Smoking
Risks for respiratory and lung cancer mortality increased for those smoking <10 cigarettes per day
Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease
But no change in opioid use observed for those receiving medical marijuana certification
Factors Clarify Racial Disparity in Prostate Cancer Survival
Education, median household income, and insurance status contribute most to racial disparity in the U.S.
Permanent Hair Dye Not Linked to Cancer Risk, Mortality
Risk increased slightly for basal cell carcinomas; positive link found for some breast cancers, ovarian cancer
Guidelines Updated for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Updated content covers six topic areas, including new areas of anemia, pediatrics, pregnancy and delivery
Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits
Findings seen in survivors of childhood cancer independent of the neurotoxic treatment received
Benefit of Adjuvant Dabrafenib + Trametinib Persists in Melanoma
Long-term benefit seen for relapse-free survival in stage III disease with BRAF V600E, V600K mutations
