Brachytherapy Boost Ups Survival in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Findings observed regardless of treatment duration; disparities for brachytherapy use seen in vulnerable populations
2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
Younger Age at Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer
Women with menopause onset by age 45 at higher risk than those with onset at age 50 or older
State Breast Density Notification Laws May Up Ultrasound Use
But laws should require notification of possible benefits of supplemental screening
Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality
All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
Niraparib Extends Time Without Symptoms in Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on phase 3 study of maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitor following treatment
FDA: Higher Risk for Death Found With Venclexta in Multiple Myeloma
Enrollment suspended for trials investigating Venclexta for treatment of multiple myeloma
Younger Female Blood Donors Vulnerable to Iron Deficiency
In teens and women younger than 50, absent iron stores and anemia more common in blood donors
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Can Reduce Benign Biopsy Rate
Fewer benign biopsies necessary with DBT compared with full-field digital mammography
Breast Density Categorization Varies With Screening Modality
Women screened with digital breast tomosynthesis have lower likelihood of high-density categorization
