In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of different platinum-based chemotherapy regimens given after surgery for the treatment of early-stage resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that the combination of cisplatin (Platinol)-vinorelbine (Nevelbine) improved the outcomes of these patients. Also, the...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of different ovarian stimulation protocols for patients with poor ovarian response.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of different ovarian stimulation protocols for patients with poor ovarian response (POR). The data showed that delayed start gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist and microdose GnRH agonist were the two most effective regimens for the treatment of these patients. Some background Many...
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness and safety of combined therapy of atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel in patients with triple negative breast cancer
In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness and safety of atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) combined therapy with nab-paclitaxel alone in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The study found that combined therapy was more effective than single therapy but it had more serious side effects in these...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of massage therapy for chemotherapy-induced nerve disease
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of massage therapy for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with breast and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. The main finding of the study was that intensive massage therapy 3 times a week showed promising results in these patients. Some background There are many...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of massage therapy for chemotherapy-induced nerve disease
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of massage therapy for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CPIN) in patients with breast and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. The main finding of the study was that intensive massage therapy 3 times a week showed promising results in these patients. Some background There are many cancer...
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