In a nutshell The authors compared the safety and effectiveness of 90Y-antiCD25 (yttrium 90 basiliximab; aTac) radioimmunotherapy (RAI), followed by BEAM (carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, melphalan) and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for the treatment of patients with high-risk relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin...
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Effectiveness and safety of tirzepatide compared to insulin degludec in patients with type 2 diabetes.
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of tirzepatide to insulin degludec (Tresiba) in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that tirzepatide produced better blood glucose control and body weight improvements with reduced risk of hypoglycemia, compared to degludec in these patients. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety outcomes of second radiation therapy in patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of re-irradiation for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer. The data showed that the use of re-irradiation in these patients was associated with good outcomes and low toxicity. Some background Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective treatment for localized...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of extended robot-assisted prostate surgery and extended pelvic lymph node dissection in patients with very high-risk prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study analyzed the effectiveness of extended robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (eRALP) with extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) without any other additional treatments for patients with very-high-risk localized prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that eRALP with ePLND alone was safe and effective...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of EGFR-TKIs first-line treatment and performance status in older patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) first-line treatment and performance status in older patients with EGFR-mutant non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The data showed that older patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC who received EGFR-TKI first-line treatment with a...
Read MoreRecommendations for treatment-free remission in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia
In a nutshell The review aimed to develop recommendations for stopping tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia CML. Some background Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) are a type of targeted therapy. TKIs have improved the survival outcomes for patients with chronic myeloid...
Read MoreWhich type of CAR T cell therapy is best for patients with relapsed or refractory large B cell lymphoma?
In a nutshell The authors compared the safety and effectiveness of lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel; Breyanzi) and axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel; Yescarta) in patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) large B cell lymphoma (LBCL). The study found that both treatments were similarly effective but liso-cel was better tolerated in these...
Read MoreCan urinary incontinence be treated with a combination of botox and bulking agent?
In a nutshell This study looked at the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) with a combination of botulinum toxin (Botox) and polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG). This study showed that most patients achieved good UI control with this treatment. Some background UI (urine leakage) is a problem that affects many older women,...
Read MoreHow high should blood pressure be to reduce cardiovascular risks?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the optimal targets of blood pressure (BP) in older patients. It found that lowering systolic BP (SBP; BP when the heart beats) to 110-130 mmHg resulted in a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death compared to maintaining an SBP of 130-150 mmHg. Some background High blood pressure is a...
Read MoreIs fimasartan a safe and effective blood-pressure lowering treatment for older patients?
In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of fimasartan (Kanarb) and perindopril (Coversyl Arginine) for the treatment of high blood pressure (BP) in older patients. It found that fimasartan was associated with better BP control compared to perindopril. Some background There are many different...
Read MoreComparing pessaries and disposable continence devices for managing stress incontinence
In a nutshell This study compared two treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), continence pessaries (CP) and disposable intravaginal continence devices (DICD). It found that both treatments reduced symptoms of stress incontinence after 4 weeks in 75-80% of patients. Some background SUI is a condition that commonly affects women...
Read MoreImpact of 5-year baricitinib treatment for active, rheumatoid arthritis in preventing radiographic progression of joint damage.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of oral baricitinib (Olumiant) on the prevention of radiographic progression of joint damage over 5 years in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The data showed that patients treated with oral baricitinib had less radiographic progression over 5 years, compared to those initially given a...
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