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Analysis of remission in abacept-treated patients with rheumatoid arthritis
In a nutshell This study investigated various remission parameters in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with abatacept (Orencia) plus methotrexate (Trexall). Some background In RA, the immune system begins attacking healthy tissues the way it normally attacks viruses or bacteria. This can cause inflammation, leading to chronic pain....
Read MoreTreatments for when lung cancer progresses
In a nutshell This review discussed the use of nintedanib (Vargatef) in non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed despite treatment. Some background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is often not diagnosed until the disease is advanced (spread to the lymph nodes or other areas of the body). Chemotherapy is the first-line treatment, but the...
Read MoreNerve-sparing surgical technique increases continence levels post prostate surgery
In a nutshell The authors determined how nerve-sparing surgical techniques can improve long-term continence levels after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery is a common treatment in prostate cancer that involves surgically removing the prostate gland. Different surgical techniques can be used during surgery with different...
Read MoreIs acupuncture effective for high blood pressure?
In a nutshell This paper aimed to determine the efficacy of acupuncture for high blood pressure. Some background Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure from no known cause. It can cause various health complications. Antihypertensive drugs can help reduce blood pressure. While effective, there are side effects from the drugs and...
Read MoreFactors predicting response to isolated limb perfusion in melanoma
In a nutshell The authors determined the factors that predict response to melphalan (Alkeran) delivered through isolated limb infusion (a technique to apply drugs at the tumor sites in melanoma). Some background Melanoma is sensitive to chemotherapy drugs, resulting in higher occurrences of adverse events. But the disease requires higher dose...
Read MoreCan cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease in diabetics?
In a nutshell This study examined whether diabetic patients with abnormal cholesterol levels have a higher risk of experiencing coronary heart disease. Some background Cholesterol may be considered ‘good’ (high density lipoprotein – HDL) or ‘bad’ (low density lipoprotein – LDL). An increase in LDL cholesterol...
Read MoreEmpagliflozin combination treatment for type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell This study examined whether empagliflozin was safe and effective in combination with metformin and a sulfonylurea in the long-term treatment of type 2 diabetes. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) initially produce insulin (hormone which lowers blood sugar levels) but it fails to work in the body. Eventually,...
Read MoreProgress in the development of immunotherapies for type 1 diabetes
In a nutshell This review examined the progress which has been made in recent years in developing immunotherapies for type 1 diabetes. Some background A healthy immune system is important for fighting off infections. In patients with autoimmune diseases, the immune system begins attacking healthy tissue the way it would a bacteria or virus....
Read MoreAdjusting clomiphene treatment to enhance pregnancy success
In a nutshell This study examined whether altering the dose and duration of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) treatment can enhance pregnancy success. Some background Clomiphene citrate (CC) is a drug used to treat infertility by inducing ovulation. It is the most commonly used drug to treat infertility as it is inexpensive, effective and safe....
Read MoreIs a remote ischemic preconditioning beneficial for percutaneous coronary intervention
In a nutshell This paper studied whether remote ischemic preconditioning could reduce heart and kidney complications in patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure used to improve blood flow. Complications sometimes occur during or after a patient undergoes PCI....
Read MoreIs there a link between tumor budding and survival from breast cancer?
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether or not there is a link between tumor budding, the environment of a tumor and prognosis (outlook) and survival from breast cancer. Some background Tumor budding refers to the 'clustering' of up to 5 cancer cells together to create a tumor 'bud'. Tumor budding is thought to be an...
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