In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) aged 75 or older. The study found that ASCT was safe and effective for certain patients in this age group. Some background MM is a type of blood cancer that impacts bone marrow. Therapy for...
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Reduced risks for advanced prostate cancer patients who choose intermittent androgen deprivation therapy
In a nutshell This study examined if intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (IADT) reduced the risks associated with continuous androgen deprivation therapy (CADT) in advanced prostate cancer patients. It was concluded IADT reduced the risk of heart failure and fractures. Some background Advanced prostate cancer is cancer that has spread...
Read MoreA direct link: erectile dysfunction increases mortality risk
In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between erectile dysfunction and mortality risk from any other cause. Researchers concluded that erectile dysfunction has important implications on overall health. Some background Erectile dysfunction is linked to a reduced flow of blood to the penis, which can be caused by the narrowing or...
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