In a nutshell This review analysis looked at whether psyllium fiber supplements benefit patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that psyllium improves LDL cholesterol and blood sugar control for patients with T2D. Some background Diabetes is a metabolic condition in which the body cannot reduce high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood....
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In a nutshell This study compared three methods of preparing the uterine lining prior to frozen embryo transfer (FET). It found that modified natural cycles may have higher pregnancy rates than either fully natural cycles or artificial hormone replacement. Some background FET involves transferring an embryo which was frozen after in vitro...
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In a nutshell This study investigated laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) compared to medical ovulation induction (MOI) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They found that LOD was associated with decreased live birth rates (LBR) when compared with MOI. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition. It is...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of combining daunorubicin (Cerubidine) and cytarabine (Cytosar-U) compared to idarubicin (Idamycin) and cytarabine as induction treatment for patients with acute myeloid leukemia. This study concluded that the idarubicin and cytarabine combination...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated if brentuximab-vedotin (BV; Adcetris) consolidation therapy can reduce the use of radiation therapy (RT) in patients with limited-stage (LS) Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). The authors found that BV consolidation achieved good outcomes in such patients when given after ABVD therapy. Some background HL is a cancer of the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the impact of a pharmaceutical care program on the safety and effectiveness of ibrutinib in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). This study concluded that the management of ibrutinib treatment by using a pharmaceutical care program results in improved survival and better tolerance than...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the impact of a pharmaceutical care program on the safety and effectiveness of ibrutinib in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This study concluded that management of ibrutinib treatment by using a pharmaceutical care program results in improved survival and better...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if subcutaneous methotrexate (MTX-sc; Otrexup) is safe and well tolerated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that MTX-sc is safe and well-tolerated in these patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. It is caused by painful inflammation in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of prolonged-release melatonin (PRM; Circadin) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and poor sleep quality. Researchers suggested that PRM is a good and safe option do treat these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder that affects 60,000...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether salt intake contributes to nocturia (excessive urination at night). Researchers suggested that salt intake is associated with nocturia in elderly men. Some background Among the elderly, the occurrence of nocturia is common. In men aged 70 years or older, one or more nocturia events are present in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of high completion of irinotecan (Camptosar) chemotherapy before locally advanced rectal cancer surgery. Researchers suggested that the completion of irinotecan chemotherapy was associated with better tumor response in these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how gastric bypass weight-loss surgery affects kidney function for patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and early kidney disease. It found that weight-loss surgery improved kidney function more than standard medical care in these patients. Some background Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at increased risk...
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