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What is the effect of weight-loss surgery on psychological health in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity?

What is the effect of weight-loss surgery on psychological health in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity?

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the psychological impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with silastic ring (SR-RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity and associations with improved symptoms of depression and quality of life (QoL). The study showed that both types of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery were...

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Evaluating the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Evaluating the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. The data showed that robot-assisted gait training with various training modes significantly improved balance, walking function, and lower limb strength compared to...

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of maintenance therapy with panitumumab plus FOLFIRI in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of maintenance therapy with panitumumab plus FOLFIRI in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of panitumumab (Vectibix) rechallenge when added to maintenance therapy with FOLFIRI {fluorouracil (FU; Adrucil), folinic acid (FA; Leucovorin), irinotecan (Camptosar)} in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The data showed that maintenance therapy with...

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Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of daratumumab plus bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of daratumumab plus bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of daratumumab (D; Darzalex) plus bortezomib (V; Velcade) and dexamethasone (d; Decadron) (D-Vd) regimen in patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) multiple myeloma (MM). The data showed that the D-Vd regimen significantly increased the overall survival in these patients. Some...

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Evaluating the outcomes of invasive versus conservative strategies in older patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Evaluating the outcomes of invasive versus conservative strategies in older patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of invasive versus conservative strategies in patients older than 70 years with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The data showed that an initial invasive strategy was associated with a significantly lower risk of major cardiac and cerebrovascular events and unplanned revascularization...

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Analyzing the effectiveness and safety of abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis

Analyzing the effectiveness and safety of abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Rheumatoid Arthritis | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study investigated the effectiveness and safety of abatacept (Orencia) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The analysis concluded that abatacept gave better results to patients with RA compared to other biologic drugs.  Some background RA is a common autoimmune disorder that affects the joints. This condition...

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab consolidation therapy after autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation in patients with high-risk classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab consolidation therapy after autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation in patients with high-risk classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Hodgkin's lymphoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of brentuximab vedotin (BV; Adcetris) plus nivolumab (Opdivo) consolidation therapy after autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) in patients with high-risk relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The data showed that the BV plus nivolumab combination...

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for the treatment of patients with mild and moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that PRP was a safe and promising treatment for improving mild to moderate ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) consists of the inability to...

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Quisqualis indica extract for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Quisqualis indica extract for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Quisqualis indica (Rangoon creeper or Chinese honeysuckle; a type of plant) extract for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The data showed that Quisqualis indica extract was safe and effective for the treatment of these patients. Some background Benign...

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Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab-based immunochemotherapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab-based immunochemotherapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study reported the long-term effectiveness and safety of the fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus obinutuzumab (Gazyva)–based immunochemotherapy for patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The data showed that a fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab-based...

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How safe and effective is prophylactic cranial irradiation in patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer?

How safe and effective is prophylactic cranial irradiation in patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer?

Posted by on Jul 30, 2023 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) in patients with extensive stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The data indicated that PCI may decrease the occurrence of brain metastases in patients with ES-SCLC and improve 1-year survival time, without improving the overall survival...

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Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Posted by on Jul 30, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of compression bandages applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). The study concluded that high-pressure compression bandage was more effective in reducing skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness and inflammation in...

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