
stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Clinical drug investigation | Added Jan 23, 2021
Is a combination of bempedoic acid and ezetimibe an effective treatment for high cholesterol?
This study looked at the effectiveness of a combination of bempedoic acid (Nexletol) and ezetimibe (Ezetrol) in lowering cholesterol. It found that this treatment combination significantly lowered cholesterol levels.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Dec 26, 2020
Reviewing the effects of bisphosphonates or RANKL-inhibitors for men with prostate cancer and bone metastases
The study summarized the outcomes of bisphosphonates and RANKL-inhibitors as supportive treatment in men with prostate cancer (PC) and bone metastases (BM). The authors recommended that a balance between the efficacy and safety of such therapies must be considered for preventing skeletal events in such patients.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 13, 2020
Evaluating olaparib for metastatic breast cancer with BRCA1/2 and other gene mutations.
This study was carried out to examine the effectiveness of olaparib (Lynparza) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC; cancer that has spread) with gene mutations (abnormalities). The authors found that this treatment was effective for patients with MBC with BRCA1/2 mutations.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Neurorehabilitation and neural repair | Added Dec 05, 2020
Do sleep disorders impact the physical recovery of patients with stroke?
This study investigated the impact of sleep disorders (SD) on the physical recovery of patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that SDs negatively affect the physical recovery of stroke survivors.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Aug 09, 2020
Does Cerebrolysin have effect in improving the outcomes of stroke patients?
This study investigated the benefits and harms of Cerebrolysin in the treatment of stroke. Researchers suggested that Cerebrolysin has a limited effect on preventing death in stroke.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation | Added Jun 23, 2020
Respiratory muscle training improves lung function in patients with stroke
This study reviewed the effects of respiratory (breathing) muscle training (RMT) in the recovery of stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that RMT improved lung function and reduced the risk of lung complications in these patients.


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Jun 13, 2020
Is sleep quality and duration associated with stroke risk?
This study investigated the effect of sleep quality and duration on stroke risk in Chinese patients. Researchers suggested that impaired sleep is associated with a risk of stroke in these patients.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Jun 13, 2020
Can vitamin D levels influence the chances of survival in patients with prostate cancer?
This study examined the levels of vitamin D in patients with prostate cancer (PC) to see if they were linked to patients’ chances of survival. The results showed that patients with higher levels of active vitamin D had a greater chance of survival.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American Heart Association | Added Jun 06, 2020
Combined exercise and cognitive training improves the treatment outcomes of stroke survivors
This study investigated the feasibility and adherence of a combined training treatment for stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and has significant adherence from patients.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added May 30, 2020
Physical training is associated with reduced mortality and disability in stroke survivors
This study reviewed the impact of physical training (PT) after stroke in death rate, dependence, and disability in stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that PT is associated with fewer deaths and lower disability rates in these patients.