In a nutshell This analysis investigated the effects of lifestyle changes on urinary incontinence. Some background Lifestyle changes are often recommended for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Advice commonly given includes losing weight, changes in diet, adjusting fluid intake, decreasing caffeine or alcohol consumption, treating...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether psyllium fiber can improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetics and patients with prediabetes. Some background Dietary fiber has numerous health benefits, including reducing appetite and promoting weight loss. Psyllium is a soluble fiber supplement which may improve control of blood glucose (sugar)...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the link between smoking habits and erectile function. Some background Multiple studies have shown that smoking is associated with the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the association between the amount and duration of smoking, and erectile function, remains unclear. Methods & findings Ten...
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In a nutshell This review examined the various treatments available to treat diabetic gastroparesis. Some background Gastroparesis is a condition in which stomach motility is reduced. This results in delayed gastric (stomach) emptying. Symptoms of gastroparesis include nausea, vomiting, bloating and early satiety (feeling...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether bariatric surgery can reverse type 2 diabetes. Some background Approximately 23% of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are obese. Bariatric surgery is known to prevent T2D in patients at risk. Bariatric surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach in order to reduce food intake and...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases the risk of diabetic kidney disease. Some background Long-term hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) can result in many complications for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diabetic nephropathy is a progressive kidney disease whereby the blood vessels...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the association of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages with diabetes. Some background High sugar consumption, especially through sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, is a major cause of diabetes. However, the effects of different types of sugar-sweetened beverages (soft drinks,...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the efficacy of a potential prognostic marker for colorectal cancer. Some background For patients with colorectal cancer, identifying the stage of tumor growth and spread can give a rough indication of prognosis. However, there is no test to predict prognosis of patients on an individual basis....
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In a nutshell This study compared the efficacy and safety of two drug regimens in patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Some background Cetuxima (Erbitux) prolongs survival of patients with metastatic (spread beyond the original location of the tumor) colorectal cancer. The effects of cetuximab in combination with chemotherapy regimens that...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU Oncofluor, Fluorblastin) as post-surgery treatment for patients with rectal cancer. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer is chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery. The effectiveness of post-surgery...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to evaluate the benefit of reducing the dosage of bisphosphonate therapy (such as Fosamax or Reclast) for women with bone metastasis (the original cancer has spread to the bones). Some background Bisphosphonate therapy is a treatment used to prevent the loss of bone mass. Women who have developed bone...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed treatment options available for advanced prostate cancer. Some background At the first St. Gallen Advanced Prostate Cancer Conference leading experts met to determine the most up-to-date guidelines for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Advanced prostate cancer is cancer that has spread...
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