

diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Added Jun 13, 2021
Is dapagliflozin add-on a good treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes on insulin?
In this study, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of adding dapagliflozin (Farxiga) to insulin therapy in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study showed that compared to increasing insulin doses, dapagliflozin improved glucose control while reducing weight and hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels) risk.


lung cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Jun 13, 2021
Does high dose of thoracic radiotherapy improve the survival of patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer?
The study aimed to investigate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of high-dose thoracic radiotherapy for limited-stage (LS) small-cell lung cancer patients (SCLC). The study concluded the high dose of thoracic radiotherapy improved the survival of these patients without increasing toxicity.


melanoma | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of Surgery | Added Jun 13, 2021
Is dabrafenib with trametinib treatment effective before surgery for patients with unresectable advanced-stage melanoma?
This study investigated the effectiveness of dabrafenib (Tafinlar) plus trametinib (Mekinist) treatment before surgery for patients with unresectable advanced-stage melanoma. The data showed that this treatment was effective before surgery and allowed for the removal of tumors.


parkinson's disease | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Parkinsonism & related disorders | Added Jun 13, 2021
Is carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension a good treatment for Parkinson's disease?
This article studied whether carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension (CLES; Duopa) treatment improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors found that CLES improved both quality of life and the ability of patients to perform daily activities.

parkinson's disease | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jun 13, 2021
Dance classes improve the clinical outcomes of Parkinson’s disease
This study investigated the effectiveness of dance classes in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that dance classes improve the symptoms of these patients.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Jun 12, 2021
Sacituzumab govitecan improves survival in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy; SG) compared to chemotherapy in patients with relapsed or refractory metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC). The data showed that SG significantly improved the survival outcomes of these patients compared to chemotherapy.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: World Journal of Urology | Added Jun 06, 2021
Comparing the outcomes of robot‑assisted and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
This study compared the outcomes of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) for the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer. The study found that the RARP approach was associated with better outcomes compared to LRP.


diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Added Jun 06, 2021
Comparing metformin extended-release to metformin immediate-release for adults with type 2 diabetes.
This study compared the effectiveness and tolerance of metformin (Glucophage) extended-release (MXR) and conventional metformin immediate-release (MIR) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that MIR had better glucose control while MXR but reduced gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.

parkinson's disease | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jun 06, 2021
Helicobacter pylori treatment improves symptoms in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease
This study investigated how Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and its treatment affect the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that HP treatment improves the symptoms of patients with PD.


colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BMC cancer | Added Jun 06, 2021
Does adding chemotherapy after surgery for liver metastasis improve the long-term outcome of patients with colorectal cancer?
The study investigated the impact of adding chemotherapy after surgery to remove liver metastasis on the outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The study reported a significantly longer survival in patients undergoing further chemotherapy.