In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of non-medication treatments for depression in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) improves depression in these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) affects brain cells. These cells are responsible...
Read MoreBevacizumab combined with chemotherapy improves the outcomes of elderly patients with advanced colorectal cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of bevacizumab (Avastin) combined with chemotherapy in elderly patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this therapy might be associated with improved outcomes in fit older patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer...
Read MoreTucatinib in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of tucatinib in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer who have had disease progression with other treatments. This study concluded that this treatment combination was safe and...
Read MoreCan a non-insulin drug improve treatment results for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes taking insulin?
In a nutshell This study examined if non-insulin drug lixisenatide (Lyxumia) boosted treatment results from insulin glargine (Lantus) in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). Patients who received lixisenatide and glargine had improved blood glucose control and no significant increase in side effects. Some background Uncontrolled...
Read MoreCan immunotherapy before stem cell transplant improve results for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness and safety of immunotherapy before stem cell transplantation (SCT) in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). The authors concluded that this therapy increased the time before HL worsened and did not increase side effects. Some background Immunotherapy, including anti-PD-1 treatment such as...
Read MoreWhich type of procedure is most effective and safe for patients with kidney stones?
In a nutshell This study compared two types of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure to treat patients with kidney stones. The results showed that miniaturized PCNL (mPCNL) was slightly more effective and as safe as standard PCNL (sPCNL). Some background Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a procedure to treat patients with kidney...
Read MoreTreatment recommendations for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
In a nutshell This article provided treatment recommendations for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Some background The standard treatment for patients diagnosed with AML is a chemotherapy combination. Once there are no signs of AML (remission), patients are given post-remission chemotherapy to ensure it does not return. However,...
Read MoreConventional therapy combined with moxibustion improves urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of moxibustion in addition to conventional therapy for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). Researchers suggested that moxibustion might be a good addition in the treatment of these patients. Some background Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPE) affects one-third of men older than 50 years...
Read MoreAbobotulinum toxin A improves the treatment outcomes of patients with stroke previously treated with other botulinum toxin drugs
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABTA) in the treatment of patients with stroke who previously received other botulinum toxin products. Researchers suggested that ABTA was associated with improved outcomes for these patients. Some background Around 795,000 people in the US have a stroke, every...
Read MoreThe use of relugolix in addition to radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer
In a nutshell The study investigated the use of relugolix (Relumina), a hormonal therapy drug, in addition to radiotherapy (RT), in managing prostate cancer. The study found that relugolix was effective in reducing androgen (male sex hormones such as testosterone) levels and well tolerated in these patients. Some background Prostate...
Read MoreDoes ginseng improve sperm quality?
In a nutshell This review looked at whether ginseng improves sperm quality. It found that ginseng may improve sperm quality. Some background Infertility affects over 10% of couples, and half of infertility cases involve male infertility. Male infertility can occur when sperm quality is low. There may be few sperm, the sperm may move...
Read MoreMirabegron improves the treatment outcomes of patients with overactive bladder and benign prostatic hyperplasia receiving tamsulosin
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) on overactive bladder (OAB) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) receiving tamsulosin (Flomax) therapy. Researchers suggested that mirabegron is a good and safe treatment for these patients. Some background OAB is present in 23% of the US population and...
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