In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of noninvasive cerebellar stimulation (NICS) in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. The data showed that NICS improved the balance and walking function in these patients. Some background A stroke is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the...
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Do some anti-diabetic medications affect the risk of fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes?
In a nutshell This analysis investigated the relationship between anti-diabetic medications and the risk of fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) and sulfonylurea (SU) provided better protection against fractures compared to thiazolidinedione (TZD) or dipeptidyl...
Read MoreCan the onset of type 1 diabetes be delayed with vitamin D supplementation in children and adolescents?
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of high-dose vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) supplementation on delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed T1D. The authors recommended maintaining a safe and effective high-dose vitamin D2 concentration of 30-60 ng/mL for delaying the onset of T1D in...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells and platelet-rich plasma in infertile patients with a thin uterine lining
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells (AEC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in infertile women with a thin endometrium (uterine lining). The study found that PRP injections and injections of AEC suspended in PRP improved the cells and thickness of the endometrium. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of water therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of aquatic therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors for improving symptoms and quality of life. The study found that aquatic therapeutic exercise effectively improved fatigue, pain, and quality of life in these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common...
Read MoreCan eye tumors be surgically removed without removing the entire eye?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of a surgical treatment called partial transscleral sclerouvectomy (PTSU) combined with microinvasive vitrectomy and reconstruction of the eyeball (MIVR) for the treatment of tumors within the eyeball. This showed that this treatment can be effective for most eye tumors. Some background Melanoma is...
Read MoreEvaluating the benefits of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in childhood acute myeloid leukemia.
In a nutshell This study analyzed the use of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) therapy following first remission in children with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) compared to chemotherapy. This study supports the use of alloHSCT for children with AML that are at greater. Some background Childhood AML...
Read MoreSafety and effectiveness of two different doses of daily-administered ABX464 in patients with unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis.
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of ABX464 (Obefazimod) in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with inadequate responses to methotrexate (Trexall) or anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) treatment. The authors concluded that ABX464 was safe and well-tolerated with promising effectiveness in these...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of replacing lenalidomide with pomalidomide for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who are unresponsive to a lenalidomide-containing combination regimen.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of replacing lenalidomide (Revlimid) with pomalidomide (Pomalyst) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) multiple myeloma (MM) who were unresponsive to a lenalidomide-containing combination regimen. The data showed that pomalidomide was a safe and effective...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of microwave ablation therapy for the treatment of lung metastases in patients with colorectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of microwave ablation (MWA) therapy for the treatment of lung metastases in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The data showed that MWA therapy might be a safe and effective option for these patients. Some background CRC is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of penpulimab in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of penpulimab (AK105) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The data showed that penpulimab was effective and safe with manageable side effects in these patients. Some background Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is a cancer of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of the plant-based polyphenol-rich extract TOTUM-63 on glucose control in patients with prediabetes or early-stage type 2 diabetes.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of the plant-based polyphenol-rich extract TOTUM-63 on glucose control in patients with prediabetes or early-stage newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that TOTUM-63 was safe and lowered fasting blood glucose in these patients. Some background Patients with...
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