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Potential Drawbacks of Breast Implants Free
- May 16, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Review and meta-analysis suggest implants are associated with delayed breast cancer detection and higher breast cancer mortality.- Reviewing:
- Lavigne E et al., BMJ 2013 Apr 30; 346:f2399.
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Prognosis of Breast Cancer Diagnosed During Pregnancy Free
- May 9, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Survival was similar whether breast cancer was diagnosed in pregnant or nonpregnant women.- Reviewing:
- Amant F et al., J Clin Oncol 2013 Apr 22;:
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Reassessing the Safety of Alcohol Consumption After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
- April 25, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A cohort study found modest alcohol intake to be associated with enhanced cardiovascular and overall survival.- Reviewing:
- Newcomb PA et al., J Clin Oncol 2013 Apr 8;: Demark-Wahnefried W and Goodwin PJ., J Clin Oncol 2013 Apr 8;:
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Sexual Dysfunction with Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: An Underestimated Problem?
- February 14, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Swedish study shows AI use is associated with low sexual desire, inadequate vaginal lubrication, and sexual dissatisfaction.- Reviewing:
- Baumgart J et al., Menopause 2013 Feb; 20:162. Bradford A., Menopause 2013 Feb; 20:128.
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How Much Do Women Know About Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis?
- January 31, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Most participants in an Australian study were unaware of the potential for overdiagnosis with screening mammography.- Reviewing:
- Hersch J et al., BMJ 2013 Jan 23; 346:f158.
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Nonmedical Treatments for Breast Cancer Survivors' Menopausal Symptoms
- December 13, 2012
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Both cognitive-behavioral therapy and physical exercise improved endocrine and urinary symptoms and physical function but did not decrease frequency of hot flashes.- Reviewing:
- Duijts SFA et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Nov 20; 30:4124.
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Acupuncture for Breast Cancer–Related Fatigue
- December 13, 2012
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
A short course of acupuncture significantly improved measurements of fatigue in women who had been treated for breast cancer.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Molassiotis A et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Oct 29;: Bower JE., J Clin Oncol 2012 Oct 29;:
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Screening Mammography: Does Overdiagnosis Overshadow Prevention of Advanced Breast Cancer? Free
- November 21, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Analysis of U.S. data spanning 30 years suggests many mammographically detected tumors are destined to be harmless.- Reviewing:
- Bleyer A and Welch HG., N Engl J Med 2012 Nov 22; 367:1998.
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Mammography for Women in Their 40s: Moving Toward Risk-Based Screening
- May 17, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Routine screening could benefit younger women with dense breasts and family histories of breast cancer.- Reviewing:
- van Ravesteyn NT et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 May 1; 156:609. Nelson HD et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 May 1; 156:635. Brawley OW., Ann Intern Med 2012 May 1; 156:662.
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Are Supplemental Screening Ultrasonography and MRI Worthwhile in Women with Excess Risk for Breast Cancer? Free
- April 12, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Sensitivity was increased, but so were false-positive rates.- Reviewing:
- Berg WA et al., JAMA 2012 Apr 4; 307:1394.
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Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures in Women Who Receive Aromatase Inhibitors
- March 29, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A cost-effectiveness model suggested bisphosphonates should be used only when BMD assessment shows elevated fracture risk.- Reviewing:
- Ito K et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Feb 27;: Dhesy-Thind SK., J Clin Oncol 2012 Feb 27;:
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Estrogen Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk: More from the Women's Health Initiative Free
- March 22, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Incidence of and mortality from breast cancer were clearly lower than in women who received placebo.- Reviewing:
- Anderson GL et al., Lancet Oncol 2012 Mar 7;:
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Neuropsychological Function 20 Years After Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Free
- March 15, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Negative effects on cognitive performance are persistent.- Reviewing:
- Koppelmans V et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Feb 27;:
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors
- March 8, 2012
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
CBT was more effective than usual care.- Reviewing:
- Mann E et al., Lancet 2012 Feb 15;:
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Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Have Unique Concerns
- February 2, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A systematic review focuses on quality of life, emotional health, and menopause- and fertility-related issues in survivors age 50 or younger.- Reviewing:
- Howard-Anderson J et al., J Natl Cancer Inst. 2012 Jan 23;:
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When BRCA Mutations Run in the Family, Should Noncarriers Worry? Free
- November 17, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Population-based study shows that noncarriers are not at excess risk for breast cancer attributable to familial mutations.- Reviewing:
- Kurian AW et al., J Clin Oncol 2011 Oct 31;: Robson M., J Clin Oncol 2011 Oct 31;:
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Revisiting the Bottle: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk Free
- November 3, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Low levels of alcohol consumption are associated with moderately elevated risk, but benefits of alcohol should also be considered.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Chen WY et al., JAMA 2011 Nov 2; 306:1884.
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Sorting Out the Value of Mammography Free
- August 11, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Analysis of paired European countries suggests screening has little effect on breast cancer mortality.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Autier P et al., BMJ 2011 Jul 28; 343:d4411.
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Mammograms: More New Screening Guidelines Free
- July 28, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends annual screening beginning at age 40.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins–Gynecology., Obstet Gynecol 2011 Aug; 118:372.
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Mammography Screening and Breast Cancer Mortality: Long-Term Advantages
- July 21, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Swedish data based on 3 decades of follow-up show major benefits of screening.- Reviewing:
- Tabár L et al., Radiology 2011 Jun 28;:
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