In a nutshell This study evaluated the benefits of a more versus a less intensive blood pressure (BP) lowering treatment strategy in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). The data showed that a more intensive BP lowering treatment strategy significantly reduced the risks of stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, and cardiovascular death...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of trimetazidine (Vastarel) versus other anti-anginal drugs for the treatment of patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) who are not suitable for revascularization. The data showed that trimetazidine improved walking time and angina attacks in these patients. Some background Coronary artery...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies (DATs) for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, DATs are well maintained among these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder in which part...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the impact of mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery and bulk injection (BI) therapy on sexual function in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study found that BI therapy and MUS surgery improved sexual function equally in sexually active women with SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the effects of canagliflozin (Invokana) therapy on body composition, glucose control, insulin resistance, and systemic (whole body) inflammation in patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to metformin (Glucophage). The data showed that canagliflozin therapy reduced visceral fat tissue, and...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of diabetes on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data suggested that LUTS were increased in patients with BPH that had diabetes compared to patients without diabetes. Some background Men above 50 years of age frequently experience LUTS due to benign...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of diabetes on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data suggested that LUTS were increased in patients with BPH that had diabetes compared to patients without diabetes. Some background Men above 50 years of age frequently experience LUTS due to...
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In a nutshell This study determined the effect of varying carbohydrate and saturated fat dietary contents on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors during weight-loss maintenance. The authors concluded that restriction of carbohydrates provided improved insulin resistance on lipoprotein metabolism, without unwanted side effects on low-density...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of etoposide (Etopophos) combined with cytarabine (Cytosar-U) plus granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF, Neupogen) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) for stem cell mobilization. The data showed that etoposide combined with cytarabine plus G-CSF was safe and effective for the...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Rezum water vapor therapy in real-world patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The data showed that Rezum water vapor therapy was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate...
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In a nutshell The study aimed to investigate if immunocompromised patients with blood cancers benefit from COVID-19 vaccination. This study concluded that these patients should not be excluded from COVID-19 vaccination. Some background Patients with blood cancers are at high risk for severe forms of COVID-19 disease due to lower immune...
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In a nutshell The study aimed to investigate if immunocompromised patients with blood cancers benefit from COVID-19 vaccination. This study concluded that these patients should not be excluded from COVID-19 vaccination. Some background Patients with blood cancers are at high risk for severe forms of COVID-19 disease due to lower immune...
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