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Although annual screening mammography did increase the detection rate of non-palpable tumors, it did not reduce mortality from breast cancer over 25 years of follow-up.
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Bevacizumab added to chemotherapy, particularly paclitaxel and cisplatin, was efficacious in all response outcomes (objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival) without diminution in quality of life or unacceptable toxicity.
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Results of the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey indicate that use of the NuvaRing contraceptive vaginal ring and the Evra contraceptive patch is consistent with 2012's figures.
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Responses to the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey indicate that many clinicians have moved to remove one hurdle to contraception by adopting the Quick Start method of method initiation.
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Women continue to choose long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods, say respondents to the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey.
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive and sexual coercion disproportionately affect women. Such behavior is aimed at establishing control of one partner over the other.
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According to results from the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey, while many women continue to pick combined oral contraceptives (OCs), other options are making inroads on the popular choice.
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Clinics looking to increase use of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods have tools and evidence to support their actions.
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The association between oral contraceptive use and ovarian or breast cancer in BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation carriers are qualitatively similar to associations reported in the general population. Oral contraceptive pill use is inversely associated with ovarian cancer risk. However, it is also associated with a modest, but not statistically significant, increased risk for breast cancer. The analysis was unable to provide conclusive recommendations as to their use as preventive measures given these and other unmeasured risks. However, oral contraceptive pills appear safe for contraception in this population.
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Synopsis: In this study, women without allergies who consumed peanuts or tree nuts five times or more per month around the time of pregnancy compared to less than one time per month had reduced odds of having children with peanut or tree nut allergies.