In a nutshell This trial recruiting in Israel aims to evaluate the effectiveness of biofeedback, virtual reality, and education in helping patients cope with the fear of hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar levels). The main outcome being investigated is a decrease in the fear of hypoglycemia. The details In diabetes blood sugar levels that...
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The efficacy of an insulin-response drug following stroke
In a nutshell This study tested whether pioglitazone (Actos), a drug that increases the body’s response to insulin, is effective at reducing the chance of vascular disease patients following stroke. Researchers determined that while treating stroke patients with pioglitazone decreased there risk of vascular disease and diabetes, there were...
Read MoreDrug combinations show excellent results in rheumatoid arthritis patients
In a nutshell This study examined whether adding infliximab (Remicade) to a combination of treatments improved long-term outcome in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study concluded that a combination of treatments resulted in disease remission and prevented the disease from getting worse. Adding infliximab did not improve remission...
Read MoreEffect of isolated limb perfusion on quality of life of melanoma patients
In a nutshell The authors assessed the effect of isolated limb perfusion (a technique to administer drugs) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in melanoma patients. The authors concluded that ILP caused an initial decrease in HRQoL followed by a steady maintenance after 12 months of treatment. Some background Isolated limb...
Read MoreExamining the effects of dutasteride on nocturia
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of dutasteride (Avodart) for the treatment of nocturia among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that dutasteride shows some benefit at reducing episodes of nocturia. Some background Nocturia refers to a frequent need to wake up at night and pass urine. Nocturia...
Read MorePersonalized peptide vaccine shows promising early-phase results
In a nutshell This study examined personalized peptide vaccine (PPV) immunotherapy in the treatment of advanced metastatic prostate cancer. Researchers reported that patients treated with PPV showed delayed disease progression and increased overall survival. Some background Immunotherapy has recently been under intense investigation as a possible...
Read MoreWhat is the relationship between carbohydrates and exercise?
In a nutshell The study investigated the relationship between exercise intensity and carbohydrate requirements to maintain normal blood sugar levels. The study concluded that the relationship is not linear, because no glucose is required at high intensity exercise. Some background Regular exercise has many health benefits. However, people with...
Read MoreCardiac events after treatment with trastuzumab
In a nutshell This study investigated the rate and outcome of trastuzumab (Herceptin) associated cardiac (heart) dysfunction in patients after 1 or 2 years of therapy. The study concluded that for patients treated with adjuvant trastuzamab, the occurrence of cardiac events remained low and that these cardiac events were mostly reversible after...
Read MoreTreatment with vemurafenib before surgery in metastatic melanoma
In a nutshell The authors assessed the effect of vemurafenib (Zelboraf) in metastatic (spread to other areas of the body) melanoma patients prior to surgery. The authors found that surgery to remove metastatic tumors is safe and effective during or just after treatment with vemurafenib. Some background In advanced melanoma (stages 3 to...
Read MorePreventing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy
In a nutshell This review was conducted in an effort to update current guidelines for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy. According to this update by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, all patients who receive highly emetogenic chemotherapies (treatments known to cause nausea and vomiting) should be...
Read MorePreventing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy
In a nutshell This review was conducted in an effort to update current guidelines for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy. According to this update by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, all patients who receive highly emetogenic chemotherapies (treatments known to cause nausea and vomiting) should be...
Read MoreCould hormone therapy increase the risk of respiratory infections?
In a nutshell This study investigated a possible relationship between respiratory infections and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used to treat prostate cancer. Researchers concluded that the risk of developing respiratory infections increases with hormonal therapy. Some background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is commonly used to treat...
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