In a nutshell This review analyzed data collected from recent studies, and estimated the effect of smoking cessation after diagnosis on the outcome of lung cancer patients. Some background Smoking is known to increase the risk of developing lung cancer, as well as other life threatening medical conditions. Quitting smoking after the diagnosis of...
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In a nutshell This study compared disease free survival (the time period between the end of treatment and until the disease returns or the patient relapses) for colon cancer patients with a history of smoking versus non-smokers. Some background Cigarette smoking can increase the risk of colon cancer. However, it is not clear how prior smoking...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article looked at the consumption of processed and unprocessed red meats and whether this is linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. Some background Type 2 diabetes is thought to be caused by a combination of genetics, and factors such as obesity and high fat diets. Previous studies have shown that people who consume more...
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In a nutshell This study investigated lifestyle factors in men and women and the effects of these on survival with colorectal cancer. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the world, with more than a million people diagnosed every year. Over the recent years survival rates from colorectal cancer have improved...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study assessed the effects of legumes as low glycemic index diet in controlling blood glucose and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Some background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) occurs mainly as a result of failure of cells to respond to the normal actions of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This analysis reviewed the effects of physical activities on survival and cardiovascular diseases in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Some background Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart failure, strokes and heart attacks. Conditions such as high blood pressure...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine the association between recreational physical activity and leisure time spent sitting before and after diagnosis with survival in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Some background There is growing evidence that exercise is safe and well-tolerated by patients with cancer during and after the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated how weight loss affects hormonal factors in breast cancer survivors. The levels of hormones which are thought to increase the risk of recurrence were compared before and after weight loss. Some background Overweight status and obesity have been shown to increase the risk of recurrence and lower survival in...
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In a nutshell In this study, researchers investigated whether high-fat dairy products are linked to breast cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) in breast cancer patients. Some background High levels of estrogen (the main female sex hormone) represent one of the major causes of breast cancer. In Western cultures, most dairy cows have high...
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In a nutshell In this article, the use of nitrates in patients with coronary artery disease is reviewed in details. Both the benefits and limitations of nitrate therapy are discussed, as well as the effect of nitrate therapy on cardiac rehabilitation. Some background CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) is a major cause of death worldwide, but also...
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In a nutshell This comprehensive rehabilitation trial evaluated the benefit, if any, of cardiac rehablitation on survival, cardiac or psychological wellness, and general well-being in heart attack survivors. Some background Myocardial Infarction(MI) or heart-attack occurs when flow of oxygen-rich blood is suddenly blocked from reaching the...
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In a nutshell The present study examined whether combining a healthy diet with medications has an added benefit on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes . Some background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels. Many medications, such as beta blockers,...
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