In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of transcranial direct stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive and motor performance in healthy older adults. This study concluded that tDCS significantly improved performance across a variety of tasks. Some background Normal aging is associated with gradual decline in cognitive function, particularly in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the benefits of subthalamic neurostimulation for treatment of Parkinson’s disease that has recently stopped responding well to medication. The study concluded that subthalamic neurostimulation is an appropriate and effective treatment option for early fluctuating Parkinson's. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of stem cell transplantation (SCT) on survival in patients with unresponsive Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL). This study found that SCT was safe and effective in patients with HL that is unresponsive to treatment. Some background Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a type of cancer of...
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In a nutshell This study examined improvement in treatment related menopausal symptoms in patients who have had breast cancer and eat a diet rich in soy or cruciferous vegetable. This study found that higher soy and cruciferous vegetable intake was associated with less treatment-related menopausal symptoms and fatigue. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of high platelet reactivity (HPR) on major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) in people who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It was determined that people with HPR were more likely to have a MACE. Some background PCI (or angioplasty) is a non-surgical procedure where narrow or...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors for osteonecrosis in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Asia. This study concluded that the incidence of osteonecrosis is low and the only risk factor is aged 10 years or older in these patients. Some background Osteonecrosis (ON) occurs when there...
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In a nutshell This trial explored the effect of bosutinib (Bosulif) on the long-term health-related quality of life of chronic myeloid leukemia patients who did not respond to other treatments. This study concluded that bosutinib did not significantly affect long-term health-related quality of life. Some background Tyrosine kinase inhibitors...
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In a nutshell This study provided a meta-analysis of the incidence of constipation in stroke patients. The authors concluded that there is a high occurrence of constipation in stroke patients. Some background Stroke patients usually experience side effects after stroke. This can include constipation. Constipation can lead to prolonged hospital...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of a repeat (second) vaginal sling procedure to treat recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI) over 11 years. Authors concluded that repeat vaginal sling procedure is a suitable long-term treatment option for recurrent SUI after failure of a first one. Some background Vaginal sling procedures are...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of Lusefi (luseogliflozin) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who had different carbohydrate intakes. It determined that luseogliflozin reduced glucose levels, regardless of carbohydrate intake. Some background Luseogliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor. SGLT2 is a protein in the kidneys that is important...
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In a nutshell This study examined the alcohol consumption of females and males prior to undergoing assisted reproduction, to determine if it negatively impacted the chances of a live birth. This study did not reveal any association between alcohol consumption and the likelihood of achieving a live birth following assisted reproduction. Some...
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In a nutshell This study explored the long-term health outcomes of adult survivors of childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients. The authors determined that adult survivors have a high rate of chronic health conditions. Some background Long-term survival of childhood NHL has increased due to improvements in treatment options. An understanding...
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