Catherine Lee

Aug 9, 2024 | brainandlife.org | Catherine Lee

My mother looks like Frankenstein's monster. That's the thought that ran through my mind as I looked at her in the hospital. Her thick black hair had been shaved, and I could see the stitches where neurosurgeons had removed part of her skull. They had opened her up twice already because her tumor, a glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of brain cancer—kept growing back. Her doctors recommended further experimental treatment, which would have subjected her to yet more surgery. She declined.

Apr 12, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Catherine Lee

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Apr 12, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Catherine Lee

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.

Mar 7, 2024 | ajmc.com | Joan C. Lo |Malini Chandra |Wei Yang |Nailah Thompson |Catherine Lee |Mohan Ramaswamy | +2 more

ABSTRACTObjectives: Bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk calculators (eg, the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool [FRAX]) guide primary prevention care in postmenopausal women. BMD scores use non-Hispanic White (NHW) reference data for T-score classification, whereas FRAX incorporates BMD, clinical risk factors, and population differences when calculating risk. This study compares findings among Asian, Black, and NHW women who underwent osteoporosis screening in a US health care system.