In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of aerobic and resistance training in decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at an increased risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), such as heart attacks and...
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Can chronic fatigue be treated without medication?
In a nutshell This study investigated which factors are linked to chronic fatigue in type 1 diabetic patients. Some background Fatigue is a common symptom in diabetic patients and may impair patients' daily function. Chronic fatigue is often the first symptom patients present with before the diagnosis of diabetes. It was thought that fatigue...
Read MoreQuality of life in long-term breast cancer survivors
In a nutshell This study evaluated the quality of life of long-term breast cancer survivors. Some background With improved screening, diagnosis and treatment techniques, survival rates of breast cancer patients increases with time. Therefore, there is considerable interest in these patients’ quality of life (QOL). Many patients have...
Read MoreCan a Mediterranean diet reduce cancer mortality?
In a nutshell This study investigated whether a Mediterranean diet is linked to better outcomes in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Some background Dietary changes are thought to affect the development and progression of prostate cancer. However, no study to date has reached conclusive results regarding the effects of diet on mortality from...
Read MoreCan living with a partner improve diabetes control?
In a nutshell This research evaluated how living with or without a partner may affect patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Some background T1DM is caused by destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. Without insulin the body accumulates sugar in the bloodstream and...
Read MoreAlcohol and cholesterol
In a nutshell This study examined the effects of alcohol consumption on cholesterol and triglycerides levels in hypertensive patients. Some background High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for serious cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) events, such as heart attacks or strokes. This is due to a process of progressive...
Read MoreThe impact of physical activity on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In a nutshell This study assessed the effects of physical activity on cardiovascular complications and survival of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Some background T2DM increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs; diseases involving the heart and blood vessels) such as heart attacks and strokes, as well as...
Read MoreDiet and the development of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetic patients
In a nutshell This study evaluated the influence of food and alcohol consumption on the development and progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Some background Diabetes can cause serious complications, including eye and nerve damage, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and kidney failure. Chronic kidney...
Read MoreExploring the benefits of yoga for improving sleep quality in cancer survivors
In a nutshell This study examined whether yoga could improve sleep quality in cancer survivors experiencing difficulties with their sleep. Some background Sleeping difficulties are reported by 30% to 90% of cancer survivors, and is one of the most distressing adverse effects reported by patients. Treatment options for impaired sleep include...
Read MoreDo changes in quality of life influence survival in prostate cancer patients?
In a nutshell This study evaluated how changes in the quality of life (QoL) score influence survival in prostate cancer patients. Some background Previous studies have demonstrated that a high quality of life (QoL) at the time of diagnosis significantly decreases the risk of mortality. Thus, scales scoring patients QoL provide information about...
Read MoreEvaluating quality of life in overweight and obese patients with breast cancer who undergo radiotherapy
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the Body Mass Index (BMI) influences the quality of life of breast cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. Some background The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a weight to height ratio calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms to their square of height in meters. A normal BMI ranges...
Read MoreEven modest salt intake reductions can assist in reducing blood pressure
In a nutshell In this study researchers examined how modest reductions in salt intake can affect blood pressure. Some background High blood pressure (hypertension) dramatically increases the risk of heart disease and strokes. Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of serious complications. The average salt intake among...
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