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The percentage of women with early-stage breast cancer who undergo breast-conserving therapy has risen slowly in recent years

Breast-Conserving Therapy Rates on the Rise

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But many with early-stage disease still choose mastectomy
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Consumption of chamomile may be linked to a longer lifespan for older Mexican-American women

Chamomile Linked to Longevity for Mexican-American Women

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But study did not determine quantity consumed; only found an association, not cause-and-effect link
Ixekizumab

Ixekizumab Shows Promise in Psoriasis Treatment

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In phase 3 trials, appeared to outperform standard medication, placebo
Individuals with inherited chromosomally integrated human herpesvirus 6 may face three times the risk of angina as others

Chromosomally Inherited HHV-6 Linked to Elevated Risk of Angina

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Researchers note that only 1 percent of people may be affected
Although surgical removal of the appendix has long been a standard treatment

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients

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About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Higher-quality colonoscopies are associated with a 50 to 60 percent lower risk for colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer fatalities over a patient's lifetime

Net Savings for Higher-Quality Colonoscopy

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Those with higher polyp detection rates prevent more cancers, save more lives
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of mortality from various infections

Increased Infection-Linked Mortality in DM Greater for T1DM

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Risk up for various infections; increased risk seems greater for type 1 than type 2 diabetes
Fluoroquinolone therapy for contacts of individuals with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is associated with cost savings and reduced incidence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis

Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB

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Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Maternal stress-induced changes in the vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity and metabolic processes

Maternal Stress-Linked Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Explored

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Changes in vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity, metabolic processes in mouse model