Reducing the risk of breast cancer

Article Abstract:

It may never be possible to completely prevent breast cancer but many women can lower their risk. High-fat diets, obesity, alcohol use, and a sedentary lifestyle have all been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Several research trials are trying to determine if a low-fat diet that includes exercise will lower women's risk of breast cancer. Women at high risk of breast cancer can also take the drug tamoxifen, or have a prophylactic mastectomy. Women with the BRCA gene mutation have an especially high risk of breast cancer.

Prevention

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Reducing the use of mechanical ventilation

Article Abstract:

Intensive care units should develop ways to reduce the amount of mechanical ventilation in patients who can breathe independently. Nurses and respiratory specialists are well suited to improve the quality of intensive care. Preventing the effects of drug-induced hypoventilation and providing non-invasive ventilation via face masks should further minimize mechanical ventilation. According to a 1996 study, discontinued ventilation in those who could tolerate it decreased both costs and complications markedly.

Editorial, Standards, Usage, Services, Quality management, Intensive care units, Ventilators, Ventilators (Medical equipment), Patient monitoring, Physiologic monitoring, Respiratory intensive care

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"Westernizing" women's risks? Breast cancer in lower-income countries

Article Abstract:

The increasing incidence of breast cancer among women in low and middle-income countries is discussed. Findings reveal that delayed childbearing, lower parity and reduced breast-feeding are the main causes of breast cancer.

United States, Public affairs, Goods & services distribution, Channels of Distribution, Health aspects, Social aspects, Causes of, Distribution, Breast feeding, Company distribution practices, Personal income

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