In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the benefit of brachytherapy in men with prostate cancer. The authors recommended brachytherapy treatments in men with low-, intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer alone or in combination with other treatments. Some background Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy. It involves implanting a seed...
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In a nutshell This item reviewed treatment guidelines that have been recommended for early stage breast cancer. Some background The St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference gathers leading experts in breast cancer research and makes treatment guidelines. The 2017 conference has added to the consensus on dose escalation or de-escalation...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed data from recent clinical trials to update guidelines on treating early stage inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This article provided a summarized account of the updates included in the American Society for Radiation Oncology guidelines for treating NSCLC. Some background For patients with early...
Read MoreIn a nutshell These guidelines presented recommendations for lifestyle management in people with diabetes. It was determined that diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), nutrition therapy, physical activity, stopping smoking, and caring for emotional wellbeing are needed. Some background Lifestyle management is an important part of...
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In a nutshell These guidelines presented recommendations for the management of diabetes in pregnancy. It was concluded that counseling before pregnancy, appropriate care during pregnancy, and follow-up after delivery is needed. Some background Diabetes in pregnancy is increasing in the United States. Most of this is due to gestational diabetes...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to develop guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP – infection of the prostate) and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS – inflammation of the prostate and other pelvic organs). The study found that patients with these conditions should be treated...
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In a nutshell This is a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) review of the treatment guidelines for elderly patients with malignant lymphoma. Some background The treatment for elderly patients (aged 70 or older) must be carefully adjusted to reduce side effects while still being effective. Many elderly patients may not be able to...
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In a nutshell This is a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) review of the treatment guidelines for elderly patients with malignant lymphoma. Some background The treatment for elderly patients (aged 70 or older) must be carefully adjusted to reduce side effects while still being effective. Many elderly patients may not be able to...
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In a nutshell This report aimed to update recommendations from 2014 about primary prevention of invasive fungal infections in patients with hematological malignancies (blood cancers). There were several updates to the recommendations. Some background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are hematological...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed recent recommendations treating hypertension. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition that requires strict management of blood pressure. There are a number of strategies to achieve this including medication, exercise and diet alterations. Choosing a treatment strategy...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed published data to formulate guidelines on monitoring blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. They made a number of recommendations including lowering the threshold for stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension, the use of continuous blood pressure monitoring and pharmacological treatment strategies. Some...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed data from recent clinical trials to update guidelines on treating stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This article provided a summarized account of the updates included in the American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines for treating NSCLC. Some background The American Society of Clinical Oncology...
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