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Harvard Women's Health Watch: October 2009

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Articles in this issue:

Molecular advances in early breast cancer

  Advances in understanding the molecular biology of breast cancer have led to a new tumor classification system that can help clinicians determine which treatments are most likely to be effective.   Read More »

Becoming a vegetarian

A vegetarian diet can meet all a person's nutritional needs if planned thoughtfully. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, avoid saturated fats, watch calories and portions, and be physically active.

In the journals: Study shows that a new type of osteoporosis drug reduces fracture risk

Testing of a new type of drug for the treatment of osteoporosis found that it reduced fracture risk, though it has not yet been compared to the other osteoporosis medications already available.

In the journals: Psychodynamic therapy is effective in treating chronic worry

A study comparing two types of therapy treatment for generalized anxiety disorder found that both therapies produced persistent positive results.

By the way, doctor: Should I try Renessa for urinary incontinence?

I have stress urinary incontinence and don't want to have surgery. What can you tell me about Renessa?

By the way, doctor: Should I have my knee replaced?

Fifteen years ago, I had surgery for a torn meniscus and was told I had arthritis. I'm now 79, and my knee hurts most days, though I still exercise daily on a stationary bike. I hate to take pills. Should I consider a knee replacement?