In a nutshell This review evaluated the use of oral phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for men with erectile dysfunction. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common medical problems among men. ED may have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of men and their partners. PDE-5 inhibitors are the first-choice...
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In a nutshell This review analyzed the effectiveness and safety of prostaglandin E1 in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common medical problems among men. ED may have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of men and their partners. Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) is a naturally...
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On location at the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), we caught up with Dr. Edward Kim, Chair of the Solid Tumor Oncology Investigational Therapy Department at Carolina's Levine Cancer Institute. Dr. Kim highlighted three of the most exciting changes occurring in the lung cancer field: new options and tools for patients, updated tumor...
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Dr. Michael Wong from the University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center considers the correlation between patients’ responses to treatment and the eventuality of stopping treatment. Dr. Wong argues disease and treatment differ from patient to patient. Tune in to learn more. Transcript Donna: I’m Donna...
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What is advanced prostate cancer? Prostate cancer experts Drs. Jeri Kim and Sumit K. Subudhi, from MD Anderson Cancer Center, explain what it means to have advanced disease and how—and where in the body–the disease typically progresses. Sponsored by the Patient Empowerment Network through an educational grant from Sanofi and an...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the risk of bone fractures in men who underwent hormone therapy. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. There are numerous types of hormone treatment. These include anti-androgen...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This Phase 2/3 trial in California and Texas aims to test the effectiveness of cyroablation for the treatment of breast cancer. The main outcome measures will include biopsy (sample of tissue is removed to test for prescence of cancer) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, scan that uses magnetic fields to image body tissues). The details...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effect of a macronutrient preload (supplement) on blood glucose levels after a meal in patients with type 2 diabetes. Some background Postprandial blood glucose levels are the sugar levels in the blood after an individual has eaten a meal. When postprandial glucose levels are high in patients...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether letrozole can reduce the rate of multiple births without reducing the rate of pregnancy success in unexplained infertility. Some background Infertile women may undergo ovarian stimulation to stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. The drugs clomiphene...
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In a nutshell This paper compared the long term and short term heart-related mortality rates in early versus late stent thrombosis. Some background A stent is placed in a blocked blood vessel to allow blood flow to be smooth. Stent thrombosis occurs when the stent causes blood to clot, blocking the vessel. It is thought that the time stent...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether a home-based walking program could improve erectile dysfunction in men who had a heart attack. Some background After a heart attack, some patients experience erectile dysfunction (inability to have or maintain an erection). It is suggested that exercise training could help to improve erectile...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether the detection of certain immune response cells in our body had any prognostic (outlook) significance. Some background T cells are an important part of our immune system. These cells are important for regulating the immune response to invading cells. The gene FOXP3 is necessary for the production...
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