In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of a sodium hyaluronate (SH; Healon) injections into the bladder in patients with urinary tract infections (UTI). The main finding was that SH was effective in treating UTIs. Some background About half of all women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point. A UTI is an...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of RVD (lenalidomide, bortezomib, dexamethasone) in patients with multiple myeloma before a stem cell transplant (SCT) in a real-life setting (outside of clinical trials). This study concluded that this treatment was safe and effective for these patients. Some background Multiple myeloma...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effects of antiplatelet therapy (APT) on patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Researchers suggested that there is a small increase in the risk of a second stroke. Some background A hemorrhagic stroke happens when blood from an artery bleeds into the brain. Pressure from the leaked blood damages brain cells. The...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of ticagrelor (Brilique) and clopidogrel (Plavix) on aortic stiffness (AS). They found that ticagrelor was more effective at reducing AS. Some background Aortic stiffness (AS) is a common feature of coronary artery disease (CAD). AS can also be a predictor of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study analyzed the outcomes of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who had experienced multiple relapses. The main finding was that those who received alloSCT while in complete remission for at least the third time had the best survival. Some background Complete...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of adding cetuximab (Erbitux) to standard chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study found that adding cetuximab to chemotherapy and radiotherapy resulted in promising outcomes. Some background NSCLC is the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of the combined treatment FOLFIRI with aflibercept (Zaltrap) outside of clinical trials in patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that this treatment might be a safe second line option in patients who progressed after first-line...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether listening to music during chemotherapy reduces anxiety in patients with newly diagnosed lymphoma. This study concluded that live music reduced anxiety in these patients. Some background During and after chemotherapy treatment, patients with lymphoma may experience severe anxiety. Fearful thoughts about the...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether listening to music during chemotherapy reduces anxiety in patients with newly diagnosed lymphoma. This study concluded that live music reduced anxiety in these patients. Some background During and after chemotherapy treatment, patients with lymphoma may experience severe anxiety. Fearful thoughts about the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effects of neratinib (Nerlynx) in women with early-stage breast cancer. This study found that treatment with neratinib decreased the quality of life of these patients during the first month of treatment due to side effects. Some background Between 15 and 20% of patients diagnosed with...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of stem cell transplant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in older patients. The main finding was that patients who responded to chemotherapy had better outcomes after stem cell transplant. Some background Stem cell transplant is often used to treat NHL. This involves the transfer of healthy cells to a...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to see if fiber supplements could have beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetes. The main finding of the study was that fiber supplements improved blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Some background In T2D, the body becomes insulin resistant. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood glucose....
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