Analysis by surgical trainees examines recommendations for mastectomy across the UK
(Wiley) A woman's decision to undergo mastectomy for breast cancer relies on communication with her surgeon and, in addition, often draws on recommendations from a 'multidisciplinary team' (MDT) of doctors from different specialties such as oncology and radiology. An analysis published in the BJS found that most mastectomies in the UK are advised when tumours are large, and that some of these might have been avoided if more women had been given hormone therapy or chemotherapy to shrink the cancer before the surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 6, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cardiovascular health needs careful monitoring in transgender people
The effects of hormone therapy on cardiovascular function in transgender people has been reviewed in a study published inHypertension, with the aim of highlighting risks and monitoring needs.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 30, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Transgender children should not have pre-pubertal hormone therapy
In response to a controversial custody case in Texas, The Endocrine Society have reiterated evidence-based recommendations from their Clinical Practice Guideline, that transgender children should avoid hormone therapy before puberty.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 30, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Pii to Manufacture FDA-Approved Hormone Therapy Injection Drug Product
Pharmaceutics International, Inc. (Pii), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is pleased to announce the commercial supply of... (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - October 28, 2019 Category: Science Tags: The Scientist The Marketplace Source Type: news
AHA News: How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health in Transgender People?
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Cardiovascular health in transgender people requires a multifaceted approach to care, according to a new report that looked at a range of issues in how hormone therapy affects heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
