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Diagnostic accuracy of cancer antigen 125 for endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CA 125 performs well as a rule-in test facilitating expedited diagnosis and ensuring investigation and treatment can be confidently tailored for the management of endometriosis -however, a negative test is unable to rule out endometriosis.
Use of Plant-Based Therapies and Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This meta-analysis of clinical trials suggests that composite and specific phytoestrogen supplementations were associated with modest reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness but no significant reduction in night sweats.
Patient Navigation for Comprehensive Cancer Screening in High-Risk Patients Using a Population-Based Health Information Technology System
Patient navigation as part of a population-based IT system significantly increased screening rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer in patients at high risk for nonadherence with testing. Integrating patient navigation into population health management activities for low-income and racial/ethnic minority patients might improve equity of cancer care.
Multimodal Randomized Functional MR Imaging of the Effects of Methylene Blue in the Human Brain
Using functional MRI, it was found that a single oral dose of methylene blue increased brain activity in the bilateral insular cortex, as well as the prefrontal cortex and parietal and occipital lobes, compared with placebo.
Hepatitis C Core Antigen Testing for Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection
The HCVcAg assays with signal amplification have high sensitivity, high specificity, and good correlation with HCV RNA levels greater than 3000 IU/mL and have the potential to replace NAT in settings with high HCV prevalence.
Effect of Escitalopram on All-Cause Mortality and Hospitalization in Patients With Heart Failure and Depression
Chronic systolic heart failure patients treated for 18 months with escitalopram, an SSRI, did not demonstrate significantly reduced all-cause mortality.
Comparative efficacy of simultaneous versus sequential multiple health behavior change interventions among adults
There is limited evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of sequential and simultaneous approaches.

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Dietary Patterns and Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk for hip fractures. These results support that a healthy dietary pattern may play a role in maintaining bone health in postmenopausal women.
Avoidance of sun exposure as a risk factor for major causes of death
The longer life expectancy amongst women with active sun exposure habits was related to a decrease in CVD and noncancer/non-CVD mortality, causing the relative contribution of death due to cancer to increase.
Economic Analysis of Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening and Selective Treatment Strategies
The study reports that if PSA screening is to be cost-effective, it should be used conservatively and in combination with conservative management for low-risk disease.
Antidepressant use and risk of cardiovascular outcomes in people aged 20 to 64: cohort study using primary care database
This study found no evidence that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of arrhythmia or stroke/transient ischaemic attack in people diagnosed as having depression between the ages of 20 to 64 or that citalopram is associated with a significantly increased risk of arrhythmia.
Oral fluoroquinolone use and serious arrhythmia
Oral fluoroquinolone treatment was not associated with an increased risk of serious arrhythmia in the general adult populations of Denmark and Sweden, contrary to previous reports. However, the majority of fluoroquinolones were ciprofloxacin, and it is possible that the risk is with other less frequently used fluoroquinolone.
Gradual Versus Abrupt Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking abruptly is more likely to lead to lasting abstinence than cutting down first, even for smokers who initially prefer to quit by gradual reduction.
Diagnosing Acute Heart Failure in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Bedside lung US and echocardiography appear to the most useful tests for affirming the presence of acute heart failure while natriuretic peptides are valuable in excluding the diagnosis.

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Picks of the Week: Mediterranean diet, PSA screening, and risks in using antidepressants and fluoroquinolones