In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with tadalafil (Cialis) to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that this treatment helps treat ED with no increase in side effects. Some background ED is present in about 50% of men aged 40 to 70 years. It is the inability to get...
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In a nutshell This study examined if zinc and folic acid supplements for men improved sperm quality and the number of births in couples planning infertility treatment. The authors found that zinc and folic acid did not improve sperm quality or birth rates compared to a placebo. Some background In men, infertility can arise due to a number of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared if anti-PD-1 biological drugs were more effective alone or when used with other drugs to treat patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had previously received treatment. The results showed that the combination of anti-PD-1 and other drugs such as chemotherapy improved patients’ survival more than...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the long-term safety and effectiveness of peficitinib (Smyraf) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment lowered disease activity (DA) and was well tolerated. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic auto-immune disease. Excessive inflammation causes painful...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness and safety of two types of non-insulin drugs used in combination to treat patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that the drug combination effectively reduced patients’ blood glucose levels and body weight and did not cause serious side effects. Some background...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed studies that looked at the benefits of alternative treatments for older patients with urinary incontinence. The results showed that exercise and behavioral therapy may improve symptoms for older women with incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, can affect...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Femaxeen (pollen, pumpkin seed extract, vitamin E) in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. Researchers suggested that this drug might be a good and safe option to treat UI. Some background UI affects around 15 million adult women in the US. It consists of the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of vibegron (RVT-901) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this is a good and safe therapy to treat these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that is present in 23.3% of Americans. It consists of an uncontrollable need to...
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In a nutshell This study compared two ways to administer glucagon to stop hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) in patients with diabetes. The results showed that nasal glucagon (Baqsimi) was as effective as injectable glucagon, with similar side effects. Some background Patients with type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) often take...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if the bendamustine debunking (reducing tumor size) followed by ofatumumab and ibrutinib treatment was safe and effective in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a high tumor load. This study concluded that this treatment was safe and effective in...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the impact of physical training (PT) after stroke in death rate, dependence, and disability in stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that PT is associated with fewer deaths and lower disability rates in these patients. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow is cut off by a blood clot or a burst...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of transobturator and retropubic Argus male sling (T-AMS and R-AMS) in men with urinary incontinence. Researchers suggested that R-AMS is associated with lower incontinence rates and better outcomes in these patients. Some background About 25 million people have urinary incontinence in the US. Of that, 5...
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