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Patients treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for primary breast cancer have considerable symptom burden

Considerable Symptom Burden With Adjuvant Endocrine Tx

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Findings among women treated with aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen for primary breast cancer
Severe preeclampsia

Only Severe Preeclampsia Linked to Antiβ2GP1 Immunoglobulin G

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Severe preeclampsia seems to be distinct entity from non-severe preeclampsia
New recommendations

New Position Paper Developed for Introduction of Gluten in Infancy

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Gluten may be introduced between 4 and 12 months; earlier introduction tied to earlier development of CD
Nearly one in seven colorectal cancer patients are under 50

About 1 in 7 Colorectal Cancer Patients Younger Than 50

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And younger patients more likely to have advanced-stage cancer
The birth defect gastroschisis among U.S. infants has increased over the past 18 years

CDC: Increasing Rate of Gastroschisis Seen in U.S.

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Largest estimated increase over the 18 year period observed for young, non-Hispanic black mothers
More Americans than ever are satisfied with their visits to the doctor

Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise

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Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued a statement and practice advisory in support of new guidelines aimed at shielding pregnant women from the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions

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Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
The use of minimally invasive hysterectomy decreased and postoperative complications increased following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety communication discouraging use of laparoscopic power morcellation during hysterectomy or myomectomy for treatment of uterine fibroids

Study Looks at Impact of FDA Safety Alert on Morcellation

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Decrease in use of minimally invasive hysterectomy, increase in complications after alert issued
Mortality is increased among patients with eating disorders

Excessive Mortality Observed in Anorexia Nervosa

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Patients with anorexia nervosa mainly died from natural causes related to their eating disorder
Many older Americans are unnecessarily screened for breast and prostate cancer

Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens

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Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older