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Guidelines have been developed for neoadjuvant chemotherapy use for newly diagnosed

Recs Developed for Neoadjuvant Chemo in Ovarian Cancer

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Guidance provided for clinicians treating women with stage IIIC or IV epithelial ovarian cancer
For women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Soy Isoflavones Beneficial in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Improvement in markers of insulin resistance, hormone status, triglycerides, oxidative stress
Overweight and obese women who eat a Western-style diet may develop more dense breast tissue

Western Diet May Contribute to Dense Breasts

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In study, women who ate such a diet also had 46 percent higher risk of breast cancer
Patients who are first-time users of opioids should be prescribed a small dose without refills to reduce the risk of long-term use and possible addiction

Low Initial Dose, No Refills Can Help Prevent Opioid Dependency

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Patients given two prescription fills were 2.25 times more likely to become long-term opioid users
The levels of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water exceed government-recommended safety levels for at least six million people in the United States

Many Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water

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Immunotoxicity of polyfluoroalkyl/perfluoroalkyl substances seen at current exposure levels
Mothers of infants with false-positive newborn bloodspot screening results for cystic fibrosis report immediate distress

Distress Over False-Positive Cystic Fibrosis Screen Not Lasting

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Despite immediate distress reported by mothers, psychosocial distress not detected in newborns
Three themes have been identified as communication challenges in neonatal encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia

Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy

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Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
Current use of an estrogen-containing contraceptive is associated with an increase in 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Estrogen-Containing Contraception May Up Vit D Level

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Current use of estrogen-containing contraceptive associated with 20 percent increase in 25(OH)D
For women with short cervical length undergoing cervical cerclage

Braided Suture Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Cervical Cerclage

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Use of braided suture in cervical cerclage associated with intrauterine death and preterm birth
Three vaccine platforms have demonstrated protective efficacy against Zika virus challenge in rhesus monkeys

Animal Studies Show Path for Zika Virus Vaccine in Humans

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Protective efficacy against Zika virus challenge demonstrated with three platforms in monkeys