In a nutshell This study investigated the change in central retinal thickness (CRT) by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) after 12 weeks of treatment with dapagliflozin (Farxiga) or glibenclamide (Diabeta). The authors concluded that CRT may improve with short-term use of dapagliflozin compared with...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of exenatide (EXE; Byetta) on kidney function, obesity and glucose control in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that EXE could assist in improving kidney function, glucose control, and inflammation after 24 weeks of treatment. Some background Diabetic...
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In a nutshell This review looked at options to preserve future fertility for young people diagnosed with blood cancer. Some background For teens and young adults, blood and bone marrow cancers are one of the most common types of cancer. These include Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and acute myeloid leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
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In a nutshell This review looked at options to preserve future fertility for young people diagnosed with blood cancer. Some background For teens and young adults, blood and bone marrow cancers are one of the most common types of cancer. These include Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and acute leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
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In a nutshell This review looked at options to preserve future fertility for young people diagnosed with blood cancer. Some background For teens and young adults, blood and bone marrow cancers are one of the most common types of cancer. These include Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and acute leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of immune and molecular targeted therapies after surgery for patients with stage III melanoma who did not undergo complete lymph node dissection. The data showed that the immune and targeted therapies after surgery were associated with increased survival without metastasis among these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) after treatment with first-line therapy. Some background HL is a cancer of white blood cells. Most patients with HL respond to first-line chemotherapy regimens. However, up to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of re-irradiation for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer. The data showed that the use of re-irradiation in these patients was associated with good outcomes and low toxicity. Some background Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective treatment for localized...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the optimal doses of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (HSRT) for patients with brain metastases (BM). The data showed that a HSRT dose of 30 Gy or higher delivered in 5 daily fractions was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is commonly...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the optimal doses of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (HSRT) for patients with brain metastases (BM). The data showed that a HSRT dose of 30 Gy or higher delivered in 5 daily fractions was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is commonly used in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the optimal doses of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (HSRT) for patients with brain metastases (BM). The data showed that a HSRT dose of 30 Gy or higher delivered in 5 daily fractions was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is commonly used in...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed the effectiveness of extended robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (eRALP) with extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) without any other additional treatments for patients with very-high-risk localized prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that eRALP with ePLND alone was safe and effective...
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