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View article: Seeing yew for the forest: a call to action for improving conservation and restoration of the European yew (Taxus baccata L.)
Seeing yew for the forest: a call to action for improving conservation and restoration of the European yew (Taxus baccata L.) Open
The European yew (Taxus baccata L.) is a long-lived conifer of ecological, cultural, and historical importance across Eurasia. Despite its remarkable resilience, wide distribution, and symbolic importance, the species has experienced a lon…
View article: ASO Visual Abstract: Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Use in Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer: Insights from Practice Shifts During the Covid-19 Pandemic
ASO Visual Abstract: Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Use in Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer: Insights from Practice Shifts During the Covid-19 Pandemic Open
View article: Contemporary Trends in Axillary Surgery for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified by Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, or Upfront Surgery
Contemporary Trends in Axillary Surgery for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified by Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, or Upfront Surgery Open
Background De-escalation of axillary surgery for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer has gained traction, but guidelines for axillary management after neoadjuvant endocrine therapy (NET) remain ill-defined. Methods Female patients age …
View article: Germline genetic mutations in a multi-center cohort of 248 phyllodes tumors
Germline genetic mutations in a multi-center cohort of 248 phyllodes tumors Open
View article: ASO Visual Abstract: Sex-Based Differences in Medullary Thyroid Cancer Survival: A Matched Analysis of 4602 Patients
ASO Visual Abstract: Sex-Based Differences in Medullary Thyroid Cancer Survival: A Matched Analysis of 4602 Patients Open
View article: Epigenetic determinants of an immune-evasive phenotype in HER2-low triple-negative breast cancer
Epigenetic determinants of an immune-evasive phenotype in HER2-low triple-negative breast cancer Open
Identifying molecular drivers in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is crucial. While HER2-low expression predicts response to novel antibody-drug conjugates, its biological influence on TNBC biology is unknown. We performed a comprehens…
View article: <i>ERBB2</i>-Low Expression by Race and Ethnicity Among Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
<i>ERBB2</i>-Low Expression by Race and Ethnicity Among Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Open
Importance Racial and ethnic disparities in pathologic complete response (pCR) and overall survival (OS) have been reported in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In addition to socioeconomic factors and access to care, dif…
View article: Racial‐ethnic variations in phyllodes tumors among a multicenter United States cohort
Racial‐ethnic variations in phyllodes tumors among a multicenter United States cohort Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have identified racial-ethnic differences in the diagnostic patterns and recurrence outcomes of women with phyllodes tumors (PT). However, these studies are generally limited in size and generali…
View article: At the Intersection of Intersectionality
At the Intersection of Intersectionality Open
OBJECTIVE: To compare the representation of intersectional (ie, racial/ethnic and gender) identities among surgical faculty versus medical students. BACKGROUND: Health disparities are pervasive in medicine, but diverse physicians may help …
View article: Trends in Axillary Lymph Node Dissection After Mastectomy Among Patients With Limited Nodal Burden
Trends in Axillary Lymph Node Dissection After Mastectomy Among Patients With Limited Nodal Burden Open
Importance Current practices in axillary treatment for patients with breast cancer who receive a mastectomy for node-positive disease are unknown. For patients who receive postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT), the addition of axillary lymph …
View article: Parental concerns about the risks associated with harmful industries for their children
Parental concerns about the risks associated with harmful industries for their children Open
Background Harmful industries including tobacco, vaping, alcohol, and gambling are causing significant harms to communities, including children and young people. These industries try to resist reform by deflecting blame and shifting respon…
View article: Health Care Cost Reductions with Machine Learning-Directed Evaluations during Radiation Therapy - An Economic Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Study.
Health Care Cost Reductions with Machine Learning-Directed Evaluations during Radiation Therapy - An Economic Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Study. Open
BACKGROUND: Machine learning (ML) may cost-effectively direct health care by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventative interventions to avoid negative and expensive outcomes. System for High-Intensity Evaluation During …
View article: The role of alcohol consumption in the lives of older Australian women: qualitative insights and an agenda for further research, policy and practice
The role of alcohol consumption in the lives of older Australian women: qualitative insights and an agenda for further research, policy and practice Open
View article: 1 - Mid-urethral Sling vs Intradetrusor OnabotulinimtoxinA in Women with Mixed Urinary Incontinence – the MUSA Randomized Clinical Trial
1 - Mid-urethral Sling vs Intradetrusor OnabotulinimtoxinA in Women with Mixed Urinary Incontinence – the MUSA Randomized Clinical Trial Open
View article: Impact of Multiple Episodes of Cytomegalovirus Infection on Patient Outcomes in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Using a Pre-emptive Monitoring Strategy
Impact of Multiple Episodes of Cytomegalovirus Infection on Patient Outcomes in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Using a Pre-emptive Monitoring Strategy Open
The impact of multiple episodes of clinically significant cytomegalovirus infection (csCMVi) on clinical outcomes during pre-emptive CMV monitoring in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients (HCT) is not well understood. W…
View article: “It’s changing our lives, not for the better. It’s important that we have a say”. The role of young people in informing public health and policy decisions about gambling marketing
“It’s changing our lives, not for the better. It’s important that we have a say”. The role of young people in informing public health and policy decisions about gambling marketing Open
View article: Guideline-Concordant Surgical Care for Lobular Versus Ductal Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Guideline-Concordant Surgical Care for Lobular Versus Ductal Inflammatory Breast Cancer Open
View article: Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Improving symptom management for survivors of young adult cancer: rationale and study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Patient Characteristics Impact Performance of AI Algorithm in Interpreting Negative Screening Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Studies
Patient Characteristics Impact Performance of AI Algorithm in Interpreting Negative Screening Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Studies Open
Patient characteristics influenced the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence algorithm analyzing true-negative screening digital breast tomosynthesis studies.
View article: Critical updates in neuroendocrine tumors: Version 9 American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Critical updates in neuroendocrine tumors: Version 9 American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Open
The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system for all cancer sites, including gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP‐NETs), is meant to be dynamic, requiring periodic updates to optimize AJCC staging definitions. …
View article: Health Care Cost Reductions with Machine Learning–Directed Evaluations during Radiation Therapy — An Economic Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Study
Health Care Cost Reductions with Machine Learning–Directed Evaluations during Radiation Therapy — An Economic Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Study Open
In this economic analysis of a randomized controlled, health care ML study, mandatory supplemental evaluations for ML-identified high-risk patients were associated with both reduced total medical costs and improved clinical outcomes. Furth…
View article: Survival among patients with untreated metastatic breast cancer: “What if I do nothing?”
Survival among patients with untreated metastatic breast cancer: “What if I do nothing?” Open
View article: Anatomy Versus Biology: What Guides Chemotherapy Decisions in Older Patients With Breast Cancer?
Anatomy Versus Biology: What Guides Chemotherapy Decisions in Older Patients With Breast Cancer? Open
View article: Association of DCIS size and margin status with risk of developing breast cancer post-treatment: multinational, pooled cohort study
Association of DCIS size and margin status with risk of developing breast cancer post-treatment: multinational, pooled cohort study Open
Objective To examine the association between size and margin status of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and risk of developing ipsilateral invasive breast cancer and ipsilateral DCIS after treatment, and stage and subtype of ipsilateral inv…
View article: BRCA1/2 mutation carriers & risk reducing mastectomy: Who undergoes surgery and potential benefits
BRCA1/2 mutation carriers & risk reducing mastectomy: Who undergoes surgery and potential benefits Open
View article: Breast cancer survivors with pain: an examination of the relationships between body mass index, physical activity, and symptom burden
Breast cancer survivors with pain: an examination of the relationships between body mass index, physical activity, and symptom burden Open
View article: Impact of HER2-low status for patients with early-stage breast cancer and non-pCR after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A National Cancer Database Analysis
Impact of HER2-low status for patients with early-stage breast cancer and non-pCR after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A National Cancer Database Analysis Open
Purpose To investigate potential differences in pathological complete response (pCR) rates and overall survival (OS) between HER2-low and HER2-zero patients with early-stage hormone receptor (HR)-positive and triple-negative breast cancer …
View article: Death-seq identifies regulators of cell death and senolytic therapies
Death-seq identifies regulators of cell death and senolytic therapies Open
View article: Women and the commercial determinants of health
Women and the commercial determinants of health Open
View article: ASO Visual Abstract: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Endocrine Therapy for Older Patients with Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer—Comparison of Approaches
ASO Visual Abstract: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Endocrine Therapy for Older Patients with Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer—Comparison of Approaches Open