In a nutshell This article looked at the different surgical options available for women who have trouble conceiving due to fallopian tube dysfunction. Some background The fallopian tubes (FT) connect the ovaries to the uterus. For a normal pregnancy to occur, an egg released by the ovary needs to travel through its...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the outcomes of a new egg retrieval strategy in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers compared a 2-drug combination ("dual-trigger") to the standard hCG trigger injection. Some background IVF requires eggs retrieved from the ovaries to be fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish. To...
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This article reviewed current research data regarding the infertility workup of couples where the woman also suffered from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common condition affecting between 5-10% of women. An important feature of PCOS is the lack of ovulation, associated with irregular menstruation, which may lead to...
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In a nutshell This short article reviews a new available blood test used to assess ovarian reserve in women considering fertility treatments: Antimullerian hormone (AMH) testing. Some background Ovarian reserve refers to the amount of eggs remaining in the ovaries at a given time. Assessment of ovarian reserve is very important in guiding...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated whether active surveillance (AS) is a safe approach and can prevent over-treatment in patients with prostate cancer. Some background In the recent years, survival rates for prostate cancer patients have increased due to more advanced screening methods, which allow for early detection and prevention of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the EPIC questionnaire can predict urinary and sexual functions one year after surgical removal of the prostate (radical prostatectomy) in patients with prostate cancer. Some background Since the prostate gland is closely connected to the bowel, urinary tract and the nerves that control sexual function,...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) using the MammoSite device for the treatment of patients after breast conserving surgery. Some background After breast conserving surgery (BCS; surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue without removal of the entire breast),...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether an imaging method called a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is a useful tool in determining whether prostate cancer patients are candidates for active surveillance. Some background Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. However, due to development of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell In this study, researchers examined two methods of delivering radiation therapy as a treatment for breast cancer. They compared the cosmetic outcomes of breasts treated with targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT) or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). Some background Medical and technological improvements have enhanced survival...
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In a nutshell This trial compared the rate of restenosis (obstruction of the artery for a second time after it has been opened) after either of two procedures used to treat carotid artery stenosis: carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting. Some background Carotid artery stenosis is a condition in which the main arteries supplying blood...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examines the efficacy of a type of radiotherapy called accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) as an adjuvant (additional) treatment for breast cancer patients who underwent lumpectomy. Some background Patients with early-stage breast cancer are usually treated with breast conserving surgery or lumpectomy (surgery...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of radiation treatment (RT) given after breast-conserving surgery. The main findings are that RT leads to a dramatic drop in cancer recurrences and a moderately improved survival rate 15 years after the operation. Some background Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) involves the removal of...
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