In a nutshell This study examined low-intensity shockwave treatment (LIST) outcomes. Researchers concluded that LIST is a safe and effective treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Some background Drug therapy with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i), such as Viagra, is a well-recognized treatment for erectile dysfunction and believed to...
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In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of a combined stem cell therapy method in individuals with established type 1 diabetes. The study concluded that this therapy was save and led to improvements in average blood glucose levels and insulin doses required. Some background Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease....
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In a nutshell This analysis examined the effects of behavioral programs on the health outcomes of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that behavioral programs for T1D offer some benefit for glycemic (blood sugar level) control. Some background People with diabetes are encouraged to adopt self-care behaviors such...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether the levels of certain proteins could be used to predict response to treatment with bevacizumab or chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer which has spread beyond the original tumor site. Three proteins were identified as potential biomarkers. Some background In as much as 50% of patients...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the treatment of progressive therapy-resistant colorectal cancer with panitumumab (Vectibix). It was found that panitumumab was a safe and effective treatment for CRC patients who had progressed despite treatment. Some background Chemotherapy is generally the first treatment option for colorectal...
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In a nutshell This analysis examined long-term outcomes for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who received different treatments. The authors concluded that in those undergoing breast conserving surgery, cancer recurrence was significantly lower when two (rather than one) additional therapies were given. Some background Ductal...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the risk of Alzheimer's disease in patients who underwent hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Results concluded that there is an association between hormone therapy and Alzheimer's development, particularly in patients who underwent hormone therapy for more than 12 months. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of combined ultrasound for assessing synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients starting abatacept (Orencia) with methotrexate (Trexall). The study concluded that the ultrasound technique and the drug combination were effective. Some background RA is a chronic autoimmune disease...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of coffee consumption on urinary symptoms. The authors concluded that high caffeine intake is associated with increased urinary frequency and urgency. Some background It is believed that high caffeine intake can cause or exacerbate urinary incontinence. However, evidence to this effect is mixed, with...
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In a nutshell This study examined combining pelvic prolapse repair surgery with vaginal sling procedures in an attempt to reduce urinary incontinence after surgery. Researchers concluded that the risk of incontinence after surgery was significantly reduced by combining the two procedures. Some background Many women undergoing surgery for pelvic...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of two minimally invasive surgical procedures used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers concluded that HoLEP (a type of laser surgery) is a safe and effective treatment for BPH and can be considered as a suitable alternative to other surgical procedures. Some...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed recently published evidence on the GreenLight laser procedure in the treatment of men with different prostate sizes. The authors concluded that outcomes of the GreenLight procedure are similar in large and small prostates. Some background The GreenLight procedure is a well-tolerated and...
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