In a nutshell This study, recruiting in Boston, Massachusetts, will evaluate several parameters in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients based on observation. The primary outcomes to be investigated are the biomarkers that predict drug response and side effects in RA. The details In RA, the immune system begins attacking healthy tissues the way...
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Effect of cellular environment on melanoma spread to lymph nodes
In a nutshell The authors examined the cellular environment in melanoma samples and its effect on outcome of patients. Some background In skin melanoma, the sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the first lymph node (tiny, bean-shaped organ that helps fight infection) to which the cancer cells are believed to spread (micrometastasis). The presence of...
Read MoreA review of treatments for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
In a nutshell The authors reviewed current treatment options for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA). Some background JIA is the most common form of arthritis in children under the age of 16. In pJIA, more than 6 joints are involved in the first 6 months of the disease. Recent studies have shown that pJIA patients...
Read MoreBlame it on the hormones: Reducing gonadotropin hormone levels reduces inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cetrorelix in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with high gonadotropin hormone levels. Some background Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a combination of several hormones that are responsible for regulating normal growth, sexual development and reproductive...
Read MoreIs insulin degludec safe for the long-term treatment of type 1 diabetes?
In a nutshell This study examined the safety of insulin degludec in patients with type 1 diabetes. Some background Patients with type1 diabetes (T1D) inject both...
Read MoreIs dapagliflozin safe and effective as combination treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes?
In a nutshell This study examined whether dapagliflozin was safe and effective in combination with metformin and a sulfonylurea. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) initially produce insulin (hormone which lowers blood glucose [sugar] levels). However, T2D patients are often resistant to insulin, and it does not...
Read MoreNew minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the outcome of a new type of surgery for rectal cancer. Some background A main treatment for rectal cancer is surgery to remove the tumor (resection) and to reattach the remaining ends of the digestive tract (anastomosis). In the past, this surgery has been done through one large cut in the abdomen, a fairly...
Read More“The sunshine vitamin” (vitamin D) and colorectal cancer survival rates
In a nutshell This study investigated whether colorectal cancer survival rates were influenced by levels of vitamin D in the body. Some background The rate of occurrence of colorectal cancer (CRC) varies greatly among different populations of the world. This could be due in part to variable levels of vitamin D in the body. Dietary intake of...
Read MoreRecommendations for treatment of hypertension in coronary artery disease
In a nutshell This paper reviewed the American Heart Association guildelines for the treatment of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) refers to a build-up of substances in the blood vessels to the heart. This obstructs blood flow and can increase the risk of angina (chest pain) and...
Read MoreDo lesions seen on diffusion-weighted imaging affect the outcome after stroke
In a nutshell This paper studied whether a lesion seen on magnetic resonance imaging with diffusion-weighting in patients with stroke is associated with worse outcomes. Some background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to look at structures in the body. Diffusion-weighted imaging is a form of magnetic...
Read MoreCost vs. Value When Considering Treatment for Melanoma (VIDEO)
Recorded on June 1, 2015 Sapna Patel, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Carol Preston: We talk about targeted therapies, immunotherapies. I'm also wondering about patient access to these therapies. I know it's been a hot topic at ASCO...
Read MoreThe Promise of Immunotherapy in Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer (VIDEO)
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