This study analyzed the effectiveness of pioglitazone (Actos) in patients with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (T2D) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The authors concluded that pioglitazone can significantly improve liver function in these patients.

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 the first dose.

This review looked at whether exercise can improve heart rate variability (HRV) for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that exercise improved HRV, which indicates better nerve health of the heart.

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.

This trial compared outcomes for sirolimus-eluting biodegradable stents (Orsiro) to everolimus-releasing durable stents (Xience) in patients with a need for more than 1 stent. It found that for patients having several stents placed after a heart attack, biodegradable stents had better outcomes.

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.

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 value could predict the risk of BCR in these patients.

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.

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. 

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.