SLE and multiple myeloma: an underlooked link? A review of case reports from the last decade.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects multiple organ systems, and there has recently been increasing evidence that suggests a considerable rise in cancer risk. Despite growing evidence, the relationship between SLE and multiple myeloma (MM) remains underlooked. This review synthesizes findings from case reports published between 2012 and 2023 to explore this relationship.

Association between prediabetes and breast cancer: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Background: Breast cancer accounts for up to 30% of cancer cases in women in the US. Diabetes mellitus has been recognized as a risk factor for breast cancer. Some studies have suggested that prediabetes may also be associated with breast cancer whereas other studies have shown no or an inverse association; thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the risk of breast cancer in prediabetes.