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Is It Better to Be ER PR Positive or Negative? Breast Cancer Treatment

What is the treatment for HR positive breast cancer?

Treatment for breast cancer is individualized depending on the type, grade, stage, gene mutations and HR and HER2 status. Treatment also depends on the age, overall health and whether the woman is menopausal or not. Treatment may be more complicated if the woman is

2021-11-02T12:31:23+08:00 April 25th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity

Statement Highlights:

  • Research on how obesity impacts the diagnosis, management and outcomes of heart and blood vessel disease, heart failure and arrhythmias is summarized in a new statement.
  • Waist circumference, an indicator of abdominal obesity, should be regularly measured as it is a potential […]
2021-11-02T12:31:24+08:00 April 23rd, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

What Is the Survival Rate for Leiomyosarcoma? Symptoms & Causes

What is the best treatment for leiomyosarcoma?

The treatment for leiomyosarcoma is individualized based on the size, grade, stage and location of the tumor. In addition to standard treatments, it is also possible to enroll in clinical trials for new treatments. Standard treatments for leiomyosarcoma typically include a combination of the following:

Surgery

The […]

2021-11-02T12:31:25+08:00 April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

Smartphone app detects silent atrial fibrillation in American Indians

Research Highlights:

  • A smartphone-based electrocardiogram or ECG screening accurately detected a previously unknown irregular heart rhythm – called atrial fibrillation – in American Indians.
  • American Indians are at a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation and may benefit from screening before the recommended age […]
2021-11-02T12:31:25+08:00 April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments