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In women with advanced hormone receptor-positive

SABCS: Rx Combo Promising in Advanced HR+, HER2− Breast CA

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Everolimus added to fulvestrant appears to improve progression-free survival
Some high-risk women who take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer may mistake naturally occurring nausea and vomiting for side effects of the drug and stop taking it

SABCS: Tamoxifen May Be Unfairly Blamed for Side Effects

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Perceived side effects might lead some to stop taking the medication, researchers say
Women taking aromatase inhibitors may show signs of early endothelial dysfunction that could lead to cardiovascular disease

SABCS: Aromatase Inhibitors Tied to Reduced Endothelial Function

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Women on aromatase inhibitors exhibit less elasticity in their blood vessels
Regularly drinking even small amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

Even Moderate, Regular Alcohol Consumption Could Cause A-Fib

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Risk of atrial fibrillation up by 8 percent for each daily alcoholic drink
When breast cancer spreads to the brain

SABCS: Molecular Changes Occur When Breast CA Spreads to Brain

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Finding might lead to better treatment, researchers say
Patients with acute coronary syndrome may face a higher-than-normal risk of suicide

Suicide Risk Up for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Findings underscore importance of depression screening, researcher says
A dynamic quality assessment tool could potentially improve surgeon performance and outcomes in laparoscopic hysterectomy

Dynamic Tool Ups Surgeon Awareness in Hysterectomy

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Quality assessment tool made surgeons more aware of their performance, outcomes, and patient safety
The prevalence of disability is 2.7 percent among medical students at U.S. allopathic medical schools

Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools

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Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Specific learning interventions may improve emotional well-being among medical students

Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being

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Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
Cancer cases rose 33 percent worldwide in the past 10 years

Number of Cancer Cases, Deaths Up Globally

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Researchers cite population aging and growth