In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), interleukin (IL)-6, and serum certolizumab pegol (CZP; Cimzia) levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with CZP. The authors concluded that CZP was highly effective in patients with low serum TNFα levels at 24 hours after...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the use of water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system as a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that Rezum is a good minimally invasive treatment option that showed promising results for patients with BPH. Some background BPH is a...
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In a nutshell This early study looked at the long-term results of the targeted treatment venetoclax (Venclexta) for patients with relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It found that venetoclax is a safe and effective treatment and that some patients have a durable response. Some background NHL is a group of cancers of a type of white blood...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness between pyrotinib (SHR-1258) and trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1; Kadcyla) in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (BC) after previous treatment with trastuzumab (Herceptin) and chemotherapy. The data showed that pyrotinib may be more effective than T-DM1 for these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for breast cancer (BC) smaller than 2 cm. The data showed that RFA was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where pieces of tissue are removed using the heat that is produced from an...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety, effectiveness, and side effect profile of chemotherapy given before surgery for the treatment of patients with locally advanced colon cancer (LACC). The data showed that this treatment was safe and effective with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between the lowest PSA value after radical prostatectomy (RP; surgery to remove the prostate) and the occurrence of biochemical recurrence (BCR) in patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that a higher PSA value after RP and a shorter time to reach this...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between smoking cigarettes and psychosis in patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that smoking may increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in PD patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects the brain cells over time. Brain cells are responsible...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go from...
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In a nutshell This study compared water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system and prostatic urethral lift (PUL) in the treatment of men with urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers suggested that both treatments improve symptoms and the quality of life of these patients. Some background Benign prostatic...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRA) in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases (LM). Researchers suggested that PRA is a good and safe method for the treatment of these patients. Some background CRC is a common cancer worldwide, affecting 4.3% of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a treatment program with physical therapy and music (PTM) for patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that PTM improved the quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson´s disease affects brain cells. These cells stop controlling body functions...
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