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Risk of Breast Cancer With Prolactin Elevating Antipsychotic Drugs
Risk of Breast Cancer With Prolactin Elevating Antipsychotic Drugs
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 14, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
A large observational study from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found an elevated risk of breast cancer in women who take some types of antipsychotic drugs – specifically, drugs that raise levels of the hormone prolactin. In this podcast, Dr. Tahir Rahman, lead author of the study, discusses the findings and their implications for patient care.
Released:
Dec 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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