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The benefits in terms of prolonged disease-free survival (DFS) and reduced risk of recurrence with ovarian function suppression (OFS) persisted over 12–13 years in premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer, according to new data from the TEXT and SOFT randomized trials presented at SABCS 2021.

Eating green and yellow vegetables in high amounts or a keeping vegetarian diet in general is associated with an earlier onset of natural menopause, whereas a low intake of alcohol and a high intake of some dairy products are linked to a later onset, according to the results of a meta-analysis. However, the associations have been inconsistent, and the findings overall are not replicated among the studies included.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is independently associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes, suggests a recent study. Comorbid conditions, which can be modified with early identification and management, affect such risk.

Exposure to thionamide antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during pregnancy contributes to a small increase in the risk of congenital anomalies, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 December 2021 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.