Omega-3 Fatty Acids Seem Not to Protect Against Cancer
And, limited cardiovascular benefit found for long chain omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid
Cancer Prevention
Effects of Nurse Navigation on Colorectal Screening Rates and Perceptions
The positive influence of nurse navigation program on CRC screenings rates and barriers was demonstrated by a team of researchers in Turkey.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
Risk lower for seven types of cancer including colon, breast, kidney with recommended amounts of physical activity.
Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites.
Study Shows Association Between Low-Dose Aspirin Use and Risk for Gastric and Esophageal Cancers
Researchers present study findings that demonstrate the association between low-dose aspirin and risk for gastric or esophageal cancer at ESMO Congress 2019.
Oophorectomy More Effective Than Ultrasound Screening in Preventing BRCA1-Related Ovarian Cancer
Results of a prospective study comparing effectiveness of ultrasound screening and salpingo-oophorectomy in preventing ovarian cancer are presented.
USPSTF Expands Criteria for Recommended BRCA-Associated Genetic Counseling
A closer look at the USPSTF’s recent update to its recommendations for risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA1/2-related cancers.
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children.
Yogurt Consumption Linked to Reduced CRC Adenoma Risk in Men
Men with two or more servings of yogurt per week have reduced risk for conventional adenoma.
USPSTF Still Recommends Against Pancreatic Cancer Screening
No evidence seen for benefits of pancreatic cancer screening, according to study data.
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