prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: Journal of Urology | Added Jun 12, 2018
Brachytherapy: positive long-term survival outcomes
This study examines the 15-year cancer-specific and overall survival in men treated with prostate brachytherapy.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Circulation | Added Jun 10, 2018
The effect of statin therapy on reducing the risk of post-stroke complications
The authors used stroke patient history to determine if statin therapy was effective at reducing post-stroke complications in an older population. They concluded that statin therapy lowers the risk of post-stroke problems, hospital readmission and death in this population.
prostate cancer | Research | 12 pages | source: Urology | Added Jun 09, 2018
How often does the urethra become blocked following prostate cancer treatment?
The authors evaluated the prevalence and management of urethral blockage following certain cancer treatments.
prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 7 pages | source: Journal of Urology | Added Jun 06, 2018
How is sexual functioning affected after radiotherapy in prostate cancer?
The authors aimed to determine the effects of sildenafil citrate in improving sexual function after radiotherapy.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: The Lancet | Added Jun 05, 2018
Is aggressive medical treatment without stenting the best option for plaque build-up in the arteries of the brain?
This study looked at the effect of aggressive medical treatment with or without stenting in patients with intracranial artery stenosis.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 7 pages | source: Stroke | Added Jun 03, 2018
Do women benefit more from treatment for ischemic stroke than men?
This study investigated whether men and women respond differently to treatment for ischemic stroke.
prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: British Journal of Cancer | Added Jun 02, 2018
LDH as an early predictor of cancer survival
This study investigated the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and cancer-specific survival.
Researchers concluded that LDH can be used as an early indicator of cancer outcomes.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 14 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jun 01, 2018
Is anticoagulant therapy that is self-managed by a patient more beneficial for males patients than females patients?
This study compared the benefits of anticoagulant therapy between males and females who self-manage their treatment in a clinical practice.
prostate cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 12 pages | source: Cancer and Metastasis Reviews | Added May 31, 2018
Can compounds from particular foods prevent or treat prostate cancer?
This article reviewed information on a number of neutraceuticals that may potentially be used for the prevention or treatment of prostate cancer.
breast cancer | Research | 9 pages | source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Added May 31, 2018
Breast cancer recurrence; is breast conserving therapy still relevant?
This paper studied locoregional recurrences (return of cancer to the same area) in breast cancer. They compared mastectomy (removal of entire breast) to breast conserving therapy (removal of some breast tissue).
