Dietary fiber may play a role in reducing the risk of breast cancer defined by estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status, results of a study published in the January 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer suggest. Reuters Health Information
Using a novel model of invasive lobular breast cancer, US researchers have found that increased expression of estrogen-related receptor (ERR) gamma is associated with resistance to tamoxifen. Reuters Health Information
Transurethral injections of autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts (obtained from skeletal muscle biopsies) into the rhabdosphincter and the urethral submucosa improve female stress urinary incontinence, according to a 12-month follow-up study of 123 women. Reuters Health Information
The cost of a live birth using assisted reproduction technologies (ART) exceeds $100,000 when the probability of a live birth falls below 15%, according to a new cost analysis published in the January issue of Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information
A total laparoscopic approach is suitable for achieving uterine removal in female-to-male transsexuals, according to a report in the November issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Health Information
HER-2 status does not appear to affect recurrence-free survival in women with inflammatory breast cancer, according to a report in the May 1st issue of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
