In a nutshell The authors analyzed the effectiveness of ipilimumab (Yervoy) combined with fotemustine (Muphoran) in advanced melanoma patients. Some background In advanced melanoma (stage III/IV), cancer spreads rapidly from the skin to other parts of the body. This is known as...
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In a nutshell The authors compared the duration of time from initiation to discontinuation of therapy between three drugs: infliximab (Remicade), adalimumab (Humira) and etanercept (Enbrel) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some background In RA, the immune system attacks healthy tissues instead of viruses or bacteria....
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether nitrates in the diet can help with lowering blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. Some background Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. This can increase the risk of complications like heart disease and kidney problems. Nitric oxide is a substance that dilates blood vessels, and...
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Some background Medical professionals often use screening tools to determine the whether a patient is likely to have, or develop different diseases. The SYNTAX score (SxScore) is one of these screening tools. The SxScore is used to assess a patient’s risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is a leading cause of stroke. However, the SxScore...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This papers studied compared treatment with 3 drugs and treatment with 2 drugs in patients who had coronary stents (mesh wire tube) inserted. Some background Long-term oral anticoagulants are a group of drugs used to prevent blood from sticking together. This is an essential treatment for preventing complications in patients with...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether the duration of tamoxifen (Nolvadex) treatment could significantly affect the risk of recurrent (the cancer returns) cancer. Some background Genetic mutations can often cause harmful changes in our body. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two such genes that are known as cancer susceptibility genes. Women with...
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In a nutshell This paper gave recommendations for preventing stroke among patients who survived an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. Some background A stroke occurs when there is not enough blood supply to the brain. In ischemic stroke, a blockage of a blood vessel to the brain leads to obstructed blood flow. In a transient...
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In a nutshell This paper studied a way to measure the risk of seizures after an intracerebral haemorrhage. Some background Acute intracerebral hemorrhage occurs when there is sudden bleeding in the brain. It is a common cause of seizures (abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing violent shaking). These seizures can be classified...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Some background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Currently, the most up-to-date treatment for NSCLC that has advanced or spread to other parts of the body...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether a dietary supplement containing cinnamon, chromium and carnosine could reduce fasting blood glucose (sugar) levels in pre-diabetics. Some background Preventing the progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes is a major focus at the moment. The fasting plasma (blood) glucose test (FPG) is used to diagnose...
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Published By : Patient Power Date : Oct 06, 2015 Original Title : Promising Approaches to Preventing Weight Loss and Improving Appetite in Lung Cancer Patients ...
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One out of 10 people will be diagnosed with melanoma over their lifetime. While this used to be a death sentence of only months, research has made great strides over the last decade, extending life and hope by years. Dr. Sapna Patel, assistant professor in the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson...
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