A new collaborative study led by a research team at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and University
Month: December 2018
How to survive on ‘Game of Thrones’: Switch allegiances
Characters in the Game of Thrones TV series are more likely to die if they do not switch allegiance, and
Are Kids’ Playgrounds Really Safe?
According to U.S. health officials, more than 200,000 children aged 14 or under are treated each year in emergency departments
Lifestyle intervention helped breast cancer survivors lose weight
Survivors of early-stage breast cancer who participated in a lifestyle intervention on healthy habits lost weight and experienced higher rates
Oxybutynin decreased frequency of hot flashes, improved QOL for breast cancer survivors
Treatment with oxybutynin helped reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes for women who could not take hormone replacement,
For Younger Cancer Patients, Mastectomy vs. Breast-Conserving Surgery
Younger breast cancer patients who have one or both breasts removed have lower levels of satisfaction and well-being than those
Ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing strategy associated with fewer pills dispensed
An ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing strategy was associated with a reduction in the number of pills dispensed in a study of
Exercise performed during adjuvant breast cancer treatment may improve cardio function
Women who underwent a supervised program of cardiovascular exercise during adjuvant breast cancer treatment experienced better cardiovascular function than those
Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer’s Return
There’s more evidence that when a survivor of early stage breast cancer takes up healthy eating and regular exercise, the
Increasing statins dose and patient adherence could save more lives
Thousands of heart attacks and deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented by patients taking higher doses of statins and