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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
March 20, 2023
Fred Hutch researchers tackle hot flashes
New study finds antidepressant nearly as effective as low-dose estrogen for cutting back hot flash frequency
'We need to support our cancer research center, now more than ever'
A Q&A with Obliteride Champ Andrea LaCroix
Women's Health Initiative’s landmark hormone replacement research 10 years after
Seminal study found significantly higher risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer from combined hormone replacement therapy; as a result, 15,000-20,000 fewer breast cancer cases each year
Understanding physical activity in the elderly
New Hutchinson Center research will enlist 8,000 women over 80 to determine activity levels needed to maintain heart health and prevent injury from falls
Women's Health Initiative: $55.4 million extension to 2015
Latest stage of landmark study focuses on cardiovascular events, healthy aging
Postmenopausal estrogen use brings both benefits, risks
Longer-term Women’s Health Initiative follow-up of estrogen therapy users finds reduced risk of breast cancer, decreased heart disease in younger women
Use of antidepressant associated with hot flash reduction
Antidepressant escitalopram may provide a viable nonhormonal alternative to relieving menopausal hot flashes
Osteoporosis drug may reduce breast cancer risk
Andrea LaCroix and colleagues tie lasofoxifene to 79 percent lowered overall risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Calcium plus vitamin D pills may stabilize weight in older women
Women's Health Initiative researchers find supplements may stimulate the breakdown and suppress development of fat cells
Extending the reach of the Women's Health Initiative
New stage of landmark study focuses on biomarkers and greater understanding of common diseases
No pause in hot flashes from black cohosh
Natural remedies do little to relieve menopausal symptoms
The bone benefits of calcium, vitamin D
WHI tracks calcium and vitamin D in older women; finds fewer fractures, but no decrease in colon cancer
News on the low-fat front
WHI study of postmenopausal women indicates a low-fat diet may reduce breast-cancer risk, but shows little impact on colon cancer or heart disease