In a nutshell This long-term study evaluated the side-effects of drugs such as doxazosin and finasteride, commonly used to treat urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers concluded that adverse effects associated with these drugs mainly occur within the first year of treatment. Some background Drugs...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether age had an effect on patient quality of life after localized prostate cancer treatment. Some background Localized prostate cancer is cancer that is confined within the prostate gland. Treatment for localized prostate cancer can cause undesirable effects in patients, affecting their quality...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the negative effects of hormone therapy and ways to avoid these effects in prostate cancer patients. Some background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a form of hormone therapy that targets the male sex hormones, such as testosterone, active in prostate cancer. Though it is a common and successful...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of dance style and training duration in improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that dance-based interventions of more than 12 weeks could effectively improve balance in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of Baduanjin exercise on motor function, balance, and gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that Baduanjin exercise significantly improved motor function, balance, and gait in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of acupuncture combined with metformin (Glucophage) versus metformin alone on pregnancy rate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The data showed that acupuncture combined with metformin improved the pregnancy rate, ovulation rate, and insulin resistance compared with metformin treatment alone in...
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In a nutshell The study compared the effects of different physical and rehabilitation therapies in women with overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) alone, a combination of bladder training (BT) with electrical stimulation (ES), and a combination of BT and ES with biofeedback (BF) were effective for...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of the plant-based polyphenol-rich extract TOTUM-63 on glucose control in patients with prediabetes or early-stage newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that TOTUM-63 was safe and lowered fasting blood glucose in these patients. Some background Patients with...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of metformin (Glucophage) and exenatide (Byetta) on pregnancy rate and pregnancy outcomes in overweight or obese infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The data showed that 12 weeks of exenatide treatment before pregnancy improved spontaneous pregnancy in these women. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of a ketogenic diet (KD) versus a Mediterranean diet (MD) on glucose control in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that the less restrictive MD was as effective in controlling glucose as a KD and likely more likely to be maintained in the long term. There...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of using olaparib (Lynparza) plus abiraterone (Zytiga) versus placebo plus abiraterone for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The study found that adding olaparib to abiraterone in these patients did not...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of non-pharmacological (non-drug) interventions on diabetes and chronic complication outcomes in patients with high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) levels. The data showed that non-pharmacological interventions have a long-term effect on reducing diabetes occurrence among prediabetic patients...
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