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Comparing the effectiveness of combined therapy of bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone with versus without daratumumab in patients with multiple myeloma ineligible for a transplant

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of combined therapy of bortezomib (Velcade), melphalan (Alkeran), and prednisone (Deltasone) with (D-VMP) versus without (VMP) daratumumab (Darzalex) in transplant-ineligible patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). The study concluded that D-VMP was more effective than using...

Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of nivolumab and AVD chemotherapy combination in patients with early-stage unfavorable classical Hodgkin lymphoma.

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Hodgkin's lymphoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study reported the long-term safety and effectiveness of nivolumab (Opdivo; N) + AVD (doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine) chemotherapy combinations in patients with early-stage unfavorable classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The data showed that the N+AVD combination is safe and highly effective over the long term for these...

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa (ABBV-951) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa significantly improved motor fluctuations in these patients. Some...

Comparing the effectiveness and safety of 5 injections of OnabotulinumtoxinA versus the standard 20 injections for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder.

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Overactive bladder | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of 5 injections of onabotulinumtoxinA (OBTA; Botox) versus the standard 20 injections for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that a reduced technique of 5 injections of OBTA was safe and as effective as the standard technique of 20 injections for the...

Does statin use improve survival outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy?

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the association between statin (cholesterol-lowering drugs) use and survival outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer (PC) undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The data showed that statin use improved the survival outcomes in these patients. Some background Metastatic prostate cancer (PC) is a form of...

Reducing chemotherapy-induced toxicities in patients with breast cancer using anti-diabetes medication metformin.

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the beneficial effects of co-administering anti-diabetes medication metformin (Glucophage) and doxorubicin (Adriamycin)-cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) with paclitaxel (Taxol) (AC-T) chemotherapy in non-diabetic patients with breast cancer (BC). The data showed that metformin reduced the occurrence and severity of...

How useful is thoracic tumor radiation in improving overall survival of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and malignant pleural effusion?

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2023 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of thoracic tumor radiotherapy on overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). The authors concluded that thoracic tumor radiotherapy effectively improved OS with acceptable toxicity levels in these patients. Some background...

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

Posted by Medivizor 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...

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 Medivizor 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...

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

Posted by Medivizor 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...

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 Medivizor 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...

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

Posted by Medivizor 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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Comparing the effectiveness of combined therapy of bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone with versus without daratumumab in patients with multiple myeloma ineligible for a transplant

Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of nivolumab and AVD chemotherapy combination in patients with early-stage unfavorable classical Hodgkin lymphoma.

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Comparing the effectiveness and safety of 5 injections of OnabotulinumtoxinA versus the standard 20 injections for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder.

Does statin use improve survival outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy?

Reducing chemotherapy-induced toxicities in patients with breast cancer using anti-diabetes medication metformin.

How useful is thoracic tumor radiation in improving overall survival of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and malignant pleural effusion?

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

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

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

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

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