July 17, 2025

FDA Approves Shingrix Prefilled Syringe Option

The FDA has approved a new prefilled syringe presentation of Shingrix to simplify herpes zoster vaccination for eligible adult patients.

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July 17, 2025

Hormone Therapy Type Tied to Diverging Risks of Breast Cancer Before Age 55

Researchers found that unopposed estrogen therapy was linked to reduced young-onset breast cancer risk, while estrogen plus progestin therapy increased risk in certain subgroups.

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July 17, 2025

Upfront Radical Cytoreductive Surgery Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

The TRUST trial is the first phase III randomized study to show improved progression-free survival for primary cytoreductive surgery compared with interval surgery without compromising short-term or l...

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July 16, 2025

New Guidelines Target Preventive Gaps in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New clinical recommendations detail updated vaccination and screening protocols to reduce infection and cancer risks in adults with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly those on immune-modifying therapies.

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July 16, 2025

DIM Supplement Alters Estradiol Patch Metabolism

A retrospective study found that DIM supplements significantly changed estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women using estradiol patches, suggesting a potential drug-supplement interaction that may affect hormone therapy outcomes.

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July 14, 2025

Can Planned C-Sections Increase the Risk of Childhood ALL?

A study that included nearly 2.5 million children born in Sweden found the risk of ALL was 21% higher in children born by planned cesarean section (C-section) compared with children born vaginally, al...

The ASCO Post

July 14, 2025

Premenstrual Disorders Linked With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases 

A large Swedish study found that women diagnosed with premenstrual disorders had a modest but consistent increase in the risk of several types of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, hypertension, and arrhythmia.

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July 11, 2025

Age and Menopause Shape Women’s Anger Patterns: Study Finds

A multiyear study of midlife women found that both age and reproductive stage influence how anger is experienced, with older women reporting more control but less expression of anger over time.

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July 11, 2025

Delayed Breast Cancer Care Triples Death Risk

Delays longer than 90 days before seeking care for breast cancer were linked to a threefold increase in two-year mortality, particularly affecting older and socially isolated patients, according to a multicenter Spanish study.

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