In a nutshell This article reviewed the current treatment options for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Some background Treatment options for patients with HL depend on the type of HL, stage of the disease, and the presence of risk factors. The stage of HL represents how widespread or severe the cancer is. Risk factors indicate that there...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the feasibility and adherence of a combined training treatment for stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and has significant adherence from patients. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked. Brain cells stop receiving oxygen and begin to die. These...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if arsenic trioxide was safe and effective as a maintenance treatment for patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. This study concluded that this maintenance treatment was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Acute promyelocytic...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate fine motor (movement) impairments in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are receiving maintenance treatment. This study concluded that a high percentage of these patients experienced fine motor difficulties. Some background Treatments for...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the risk of gestational diabetes (GD) with assisted reproductive technology (ART). They found that women that underwent ART had a higher risk of GD compared to spontaneous conception. Some background Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to treat infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an ART....
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In a nutshell This study investigated neonatal outcomes (NOs) after embryo transfer (ET) compared to spontaneous conception (SC). They found that fresh and frozen ETs were associated with some adverse NOs such as preterm birth (PTB). Some background Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to treat infertility. Infertility rates are...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether vitamin D levels affect sperm parameters and the outcomes of vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). It found that men with low vitamin D levels had worse sperm parameters, but that their outcomes from assisted reproduction were the same. Some background Sperm count and...
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In a nutshell This study compared human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) prior to intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for patients predicted to have a strong ovarian response. It found that both types of gonadotropin hormone were effective, but that hMG had fewer side effects and miscarriages. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study compared traditional in vitro fertilization (IVF) to intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for in vitro maturation of eggs. It found that both insemination methods led to good fertilization and pregnancy outcomes for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Some background PCOS is a condition in which a woman has...
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In a nutshell This study examined if sperm quality affected the results of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in couples experiencing infertility. The results showed that higher sperm quality increased the chance of IVF success if few eggs were harvested. Some background IVF is a procedure where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in a dish. In cases...
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In a nutshell This study compared local cryosurgery (CRYO) against androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment of locally recurring prostate cancer (LRPC). The study found local cryosurgery had a longer overall survival (OS) when compared to ADT. Some background LRPC is cancer that has re-occurred in the prostate gland...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of zanubrutinib in patients with relapsed/unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This study concluded that zanubrutinib was well tolerated and with promising effectiveness in these patients. Some background Bruton...
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