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Medical News | Medical Articles: Importance of ER+ Patient Profiling to Determine MBC Therapy Options

	September 10, 2019
	Women's Health
	The latest women's health news from News Medical

Importance of ER+ Patient Profiling to Determine MBC Therapy Options

ER+ patient profiling allows physicians to determine which metastatic breast cancer (MBC) therapy options are most appropriate for the patient. Most importantly for the management of breast cancer is the fact that ER+ breast cancers exhibit stronger clinical responses to hormonal treatment.

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			Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures Experts are warning that eyelash treatments are causing a surge in emergency eyelid procedures and serious infections. One of the most commonly reported problems is a condition known as blepharitis; a chronic inflammatory disorder of the eyelids that arises due to bacterial overgrowth on the eyelashes, explains Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon Elizabeth Hawkes in a recent article.

			Geneticists prove therapeutic effects of probiotics on vaginal health Scientists have found strong evidence that three genes from Lactobacillus species, a common bacterial species found in vaginal probiotics, can mediate adhesion to the vaginal epithelium. The research could pave the way for better treatments for women with conditions such as bacterial vaginosis.

	Why women who work are less likely to develop dementia A new study has suggested that engaging in paid work may protect women against cognitive decline and reduce their risk of dementia. The research, although preliminary and not published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles earlier this week.

	Mother calls for protein shake regulation after daughter dies A mother is calling on the health industry to regulate sales of protein powder and supplements after her daughter died in 2017 due to a protein-heavy diet. Meegan Hefford, who was 25 years old, died as a result of a rare disorder that stopped her body from properly digesting the high amounts of protein her diet provided.

	Going teetotal shown to improve women’s mental health A study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong has provided new evidence that women who stop drinking alcohol experience improved mental health. Many women drink alcohol as a way to relax and unwind, but the new study suggests that stopping drinking altogether may be a better way to improve mental health.

	Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Versus X-Ray Mammograms Breast cancer is a common female cancer, responsible for a large proportion of deaths. Its early and accurate detection is therefore a matter of intense research. The most frequently utilized method for this purpose is X-ray mammography, which uses ionizing radiation to generate a picture of the fibroglandular tissue of the breast. This has high sensitivity, but the limit of ionizing radiation to which a person can be exposed each year is well established, which rules out repeated use in the same patient.

	Does Menopause Affect Blood Count? Menopause is a natural phenomenon which occurs in women as they age. It is defined as the permanent absence of menstrual activity due to loss of ovarian follicular development. It is diagnosed retrospectively when 12 consecutive months have elapsed after a woman's last menstrual cycle. The years leading up to menopause are called the menopausal transition, and are typically between 45 and 55 years of age.