In a nutshell This study investigated the use of ready-made supportive underwear (shaper) and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study found that both shaper and PFMT are effective treatment options for SUI. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss...
Read MoreEffects on survival: thermal ablation vs stereotactic radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of thermal ablation (TA) compared to stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that both thermal ablation and stereotactic radiation are safe and can improve survival of these patients. Some...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of lenalidomide, doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine in Hodgkin lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of adding lenalidomide (Revlimid) to doxorubicin (Adriamycin), vinblastine (Velban), and dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome) treatment for older patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). The main finding was that this combination is effective but severe side-effects may be experienced. Some background HL is a cancer...
Read MoreThe effects of a forced-air warming system plus electric blanket for elderly patients undergoing prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the best way to preserve warmth in surgical patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that use of a forced-air warming system combined with an electric blanket was an effective method to retain warmth among elderly patients with BPH. Some background Hypothermia...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of liraglutide on blood pressure and heart rate in patients with hypertension and T2D
In a nutshell This study determined the effects of liraglutide (Victoza) on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate in patients with hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure) and poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that liraglutide improved systolic BP (SBP; the first number of the BP which refers to the pressure when the heart...
Read MoreThe effects of brentuximab vedotin in patients with unresponsive Hodgkin Lymphoma
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of brentuximab vedotin in patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma after stem cell transplant. Brentuximab vedotin appeared to be effective and safe for these patients. Some background Many patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) are cured by standard therapies. However, some patients lose...
Read MoreEffects of once-daily trimetazidine in stable angina
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of once-daily trimetazidine (Vastarel) in patients with stable angina (chest pain that occurs during physical activity). It was determined that once-daily trimetazidine reduced symptoms of angina, improved physical activity, and was well tolerated by most patients. Some background...
Read MoreEffects of protein therapy in patients with unresponsive acute leukemia.
In a nutshell This study observed the effects of a protein treatment called interferon-alpha in patients with acute leukemia unresponsive to transplant therapy. The authors found that this treatment was effective in improving treatment response and survival in these patients. Some background Interferon-alpha (IFN-a) is a type of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of weight changes and physical activity on mortality in patients with coronary artery disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of changes in body mass index, or BMI (measurement of weight that takes height into account) and physical activity on mortality in people with coronary heart disease (CHD). It was determined that high levels of physical activity reduced the mortality risk. It was also found that weight loss increased the...
Read MoremFOLFOX6 and XELOX have similar side effect rates stage 3 colon cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety of the chemotherapies mFOLFOX6 and XELOX in Japanese colon cancer patients. Researchers suggested that the safety of both treatments is acceptable. Some background FOLFOX chemotherapy is the standard treatment for stage 3 colon cancer patients who underwent surgery. mFOLFOX6 combines leucovorin,...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of different doses and treatments for limited stage classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of increasing the initial dose of chemotherapy in patients with classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cHL). The main finding was that it is necessary to assess each treatment plan based on the patient’s individual disease. Some background Chemotherapy plus stem cell transplant (SCT;...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of desmopressin on nocturia in elderly men?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of desmopressin on nocturia symptoms in older men. The study concluded that desmopressin was safe and effective at reducing nocturia symptoms. Some background Desmopressin has been under the focus of recent investigation as a novel way to treat nocturia. While desmopressin has...
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