In a nutshell This study investigated the use of water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system as a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that Rezum is a good minimally invasive treatment option that showed promising results for patients with BPH. Some background BPH is a...
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In a nutshell This early study looked at the long-term results of the targeted treatment venetoclax (Venclexta) for patients with relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It found that venetoclax is a safe and effective treatment and that some patients have a durable response. Some background NHL is a group of cancers of a type of white blood...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness between pyrotinib (SHR-1258) and trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1; Kadcyla) in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (BC) after previous treatment with trastuzumab (Herceptin) and chemotherapy. The data showed that pyrotinib may be more effective than T-DM1 for these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety, effectiveness, and side effect profile of chemotherapy given before surgery for the treatment of patients with locally advanced colon cancer (LACC). The data showed that this treatment was safe and effective with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go from...
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In a nutshell This study compared water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system and prostatic urethral lift (PUL) in the treatment of men with urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that both treatments improve symptoms and the quality of life of these patients. Some background Benign prostatic...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of salvage radiotherapy (RT) in patients with recurrence of prostate cancer (PCa) after prostate surgery. The study found that salvage RT was effective in the management of PCa recurrence with manageable side effects. Some background Localized prostate cancer (PCa) is a form of cancer that...
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In a nutshell The study aimed to understand the long-term outcomes of focal laser therapy (FLT) in patients with prostate cancer. The study showed that this treatment has long-term survival without recurrence in certain patients. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate gland is often recommended as a treatment for...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the long-term effects of levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG; Duodopa®) in patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD) and wearing-off symptoms. This study concluded that LCIG reduced off-time and improved off-symptoms in the long-term in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that...
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In a nutshell The authors compared the safety and effectiveness of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and brentuximab vedotin (BV; Adcetris) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The study found that pembrolizumab had better survival without cancer worsening compared to BV in these...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if a combination of inotuzumab ozogamicin (InO; Besponsa) and bosutinib (Bo; Bosulif) was safe and effective in patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoid blast phase (BP) chronic myeloid leukemia...
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In a nutshell This study reported the long-term effectiveness and safety outcomes of apalutamide (Erleada) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). The data showed that this combination improved survival, delayed castration resistance, and maintained the...
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