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News • Lifetime risk thresholds for mastectomy

Breast cancer: When should clinicians offer surgical options?

When should preventive mastectomy be offered for women at higher risk of breast cancer? A new evaluation model defines thresholds at which risk reducing surgery should be recommended.

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News • Hygiene compliance study

Everyone washes their hands after using a hospital toilet, right? Well, actually...

Hand hygiene is among the most effective ways of infection control. Yet, a new study finds that a worrying number of people do not wash their hands after using a hospital toilet.

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News • Neurodegenerative disease

Alzheimer's: middle-age brain biomarkers give an earlier shot at prevention

The earlier Alzheimer's disease is detected, the more effective treatments become. Now, a Finnish study shows that signs related to Alzheimer’s may already be found in the brain in middle age.

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News • Study shows benefits of earlier FIT

Colorectal cancer screening: 40 is the new 50

Starting fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) early significantly reduces both the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. These results of a new study support earlier screening.

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News • Foetal cardiac function assessment

Ultrasound scan of baby's heart to increase childbirth safety

Maternal contractions during childbirth put considerable stress on a baby's heart. Using a new ultrasound technique, researchers were able to predict complications necessitating C-section.

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News • Study confirms value of early detection

Breast cancer: better outcomes through routine screening

Many women are only diagnosed with breast cancer after they present to a doctor with symptoms. A new study points out that early detection through screening leads to improved outcomes.

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