In a nutshell This report includes new updates from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) on the management of cardiovascular risk. Some background High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for numerous cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases. Proper management over blood cholesterol is...
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In a nutshell This trial compared doses and types of exercise for improving physical functioning and symptom management in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Some background Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. The aim of chemotherapy is to do the maximum damage to cancer cells (cells that...
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In a nutshell This study explored the relationship between blood glucose levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Some background In patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), high levels of blood glucose (sugar) can damage the small blood vessels (microvascular disease), leading to eye, kidney and nerve damage. DM management is focused on...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the medical literature about the recurrence (return of the cancer) of melanoma after surgery and current surveillance strategies, in order to maximize the efficacy of surveillance for melanoma patients. Some background Melanoma is cancer of the pigment (color) producing cells (melanocytes) of the skin....
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In a nutshell This review examines the evidence regarding immunotherapy in the treatment of advanced melanoma. Some background While early detection and surgical treatments have significantly reduced mortality rates for early stage melanoma patients, survival rates for advanced melanoma patients remain relatively low. Recent advances based on...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether there are specific, high-risk periods a melanoma can return (recur) and spread to distant organs of the body (metastasize). Some background Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes (pigment producing cells of the skin). Often, particularly in the early stages, when the melanoma...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The 2013 European Society of Hypertension/European Society of Cardiology (2013 ESH/ESC) guidelines are meant to provide doctors with the most recent data regarding the best management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Some background The proper management of hypertension (HTN) is crucial since patients with high blood pressure...
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In a nutshell This guideline article was authored by The Stroke Council of the AHA/ASA (the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association). It provides an overview of the recommended management of patients with ischemic stroke according to the latest published medical data. Some background An ischemic stroke occurs when...
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In a nutshell This article is a review on the use of insulin analogue drugs in pregnancy. The review covers the latest findings published recently in different medical journals. Some background Diabetes is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. Diabetes during pregnancy can lead to miscarriages, born abnormalities in the baby, and an...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among breast cancer survivors and the factors which influence this practice. Most breast cancer survivors are aware of the benefits of BSE and have performed it since their diagnosis. Some background The number of breast cancer survivors has increased due to...
Read MoreThis article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular physical activity improve quality of life and may...
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In a nutshell This article published in 2013 is written by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It discusses the need for a comprehensive care program for cancer survivors. They also look at how this care program should be available for all survivors irrespective of what cancer treatment they received or what type of cancer...
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