Breast Implants Linked to Rare Form of Lymphoma
Women with breast implants could be at higher risk for breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports.
BIA-ALCL is a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which affects the immune system. It is not a form of breast cancer, however.
The illness tends to be more common in women with textured implants, experts say.
At this time, the FDA is not recommending any healthcare changes for women with implants. But women should be aware of the potential risk and see their doctor if they have any pain, swelling, or changes in their breasts.
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Testosterone Therapy Might Raise Sleep Apnea Risk in Younger Men, Study Finds
Younger men on testosterone replacement therapy might be more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but the treatment should be safe for their heart, researchers report.
Past studies have raised concerns about heart health and testosterone therapy. However, these studies have focused more on older men.
A recent BJU International study focused on a group of 6,844 military servicemen between the ages of 40 and 60. Half the men took testosterone; the other half did not.
The researchers found that the men in the testosterone group did not have elevated risk for blood clots, cardiovascular events, stroke, or congestive heart failure. But OSA was more common in these men.
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