Women with luminal A subtype breast cancer – and particularly those older than 60 – may not need radiation treatment if they are already taking hormone therapy, shows clinical research led by radiation oncologists at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre published online today in the…

What are the most influential studies on surgery of the lower (lumbar) spine? The “top 100” research papers in lumbar spine are counted down in a special review in the May 15 issue of Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer.Dr. Samuel K. Cho and colleagues of…

More patients age 9-26 started and completed cervical cancer vaccine series due to electronic health record “prompts” at doctor appointments A new study finds that a simple reminder via electronic health record systems may go a long way in encouraging patients to get the HPV…

The new 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine, can potentially prevent 80 percent of cervical cancers in the United States, if given to all 11- or 12-year-old children before they are exposed to the virus.In addition to protecting against 80 percent of cervical cancers, the new 9-Valent…

Workers with Nontraditional Schedules Are Burdened by Sleep-Related Health Problems and Poor Metabolic Health, According to New Report in Sleep Health Shiftwork is an occupational health risk of growing significance because it is becoming more common and because of its potential influence on health outcomes,…

Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140000 adults from 17 culturally and economically diverse countries[1]. The study, published in The Lancet, also found that grip…

Patients who had higher activity levels following ICD implantation had better survival, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The research will be simultaneously presented at the Heart Rhythm Society 2015 Scientific Sessions.An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device that…

Men with naturally high levels of the female hormone oestrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, according to research by an international collaboration including Cancer Research UK published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.This is the first time a link between…

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what works is inconsistent.Between the ages of 40 and 80, an estimated 30 to 50…

Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with an increased risk of depression in men, according to a new community-based study of Australian men, which was presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.“An association between sleep apnea and depression…

High salt diets may delay puberty according to a study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin. As the salt content of Western diets continues to increase these findings could have significant consequences for the reproductive health of future generations. Researchers from University…

A new study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin suggests that some men suffering from testosterone deficiency may be missed under current clinical guidelines while others are misdiagnosed with testosterone deficiency. The researchers call for a revision of the clinical guidelines to…