In a nutshell This study evaluated whether melatonin could improve the side effects of chemotherapy for women with breast cancer. It found that melatonin improved sleep, depression symptoms, and clear thinking during chemotherapy. Some background During treatment with chemotherapy, half of the patients with breast cancer have cognitive (related...
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In a nutshell This study examined if pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) were useful to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgical removal of the prostate. The results suggested that PFME may help patients with ED. Some background A side effect of prostate removal to treat prostate cancer is erectile dysfunction...
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In a nutshell This study compared two types of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure to treat patients with kidney stones. The results showed that miniaturized PCNL (mPCNL) was slightly more effective and as safe as standard PCNL (sPCNL). Some background Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a procedure to treat patients with kidney...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the frequency, types, and predictive factors for nocturia (night-time urinating). Researchers suggested that nocturia is common in patients with urinary symptoms and causes significant bother. Some background Nocturia is a common urinary symptom. It increases with age and is present in around 70% of men and women...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of moxibustion in addition to conventional therapy for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). Researchers suggested that moxibustion might be a good addition in the treatment of these patients. Some background Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPE) affects one-third of men older than 50 years...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABTA) in the treatment of patients with stroke who previously received other botulinum toxin products. Researchers suggested that ABTA was associated with improved outcomes for these patients. Some background Around 795,000 people in the US have a stroke, every...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on sleep in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that DBS improves sleep in patients with PD. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects brain cells. These cells lose their ability to control body functions causing physical and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if saffron supplementation (SS) improves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. They found that SS reduced disease activity (DA) in patients with RA. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is caused by excessive inflammation. The body’s immune system starts to attack healthy joint tissue. This...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if low-dose aspirin (LDA) reduces the occurrence of preeclampsia (PE) in women at risk. They found that LDA reduced PE in these women. Some background Preeclampsia (PE) is a complication of pregnancy. It is caused by high blood pressure (BP). If a woman has high BP they are at risk of developing...
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In a nutshell The study investigated the use of relugolix (Relumina), a hormonal therapy drug, in addition to radiotherapy (RT), in managing prostate cancer. The study found that relugolix was effective in reducing androgen (male sex hormones such as testosterone) levels and well tolerated in these patients. Some background Prostate...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effect of myo-inositol (MI) vaginal suppositories (VS) on sperm motility (SM; movement) in the vagina and fertility outcomes. They found that MI-VS improves SM. Some background Male infertility is a leading cause of infertility. MI is diagnosed by measuring sperm parameters. These...
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In a nutshell This trial looked at whether antioxidant supplements improve male infertility. It found that antioxidants did not improve semen parameters, natural conception, or birth rates. Some background Male infertility is the sole cause of 20-30% of infertility cases and contributes to half of the cases. Male infertility may be caused by sperm...
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