Combination Therapy of Prostatectomy Plus Radiotherapy
A comparison of two of the most common combination therapies for locally advanced prostate cancer shows the more aggressive option is linked to a higher rate of survival.
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FDA Approves Selected Seimens MRI scanners
Insightec said today that it won expanded FDA approval for its Exablate Neuro, which is now cleared as compatible with a number of Siemens (NYSE: SI) Healthineer’s magnetic resonance imaging scanners.
Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Macroalgae
Marine macroalgae represent a rich source of bioactive compounds that can be implemented in various food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products for health improvement.
New Biomarker Correlates With Increased Thrombosis Risk
Cancer patients are known to have an increased risk of thrombosis. As part of the CATS study, MedUni Vienna researchers have now investigated a correlation between an activated immune system in cancer patients and their risk of thrombosis.
Liquid Biopsies Help Monitor Immunotherapy Response
Scientists have shown for the first time that immune cells in the urine of bladder cancer patients accurately reflect those in the tumor environment, according to research published today (Wednesday) in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Lay Patient Navigators a Boon to Advanced Cancer Patients
In a study published online in JAMA Oncology, the research team found that Latinos with advanced cancer who were assigned their own patient navigator to help them with issues such as end-of-life care planning, pain management, and hospice were more likely to complete an advanced directive than their counterparts who were not assigned a patient navigator.
Bid To Expand Country Cancer Treatment
A new initiative is working to bring access to expanded cancer therapy options to regional South Australia. This follows a Cancer Council Beat Cancer Project grant supporting a team of clinicians from Country Health SA, Flinders University and the Flinders Medical Centre to aid future clinical cancer tele-trials.
Risk Of Readmission Among Older Adults
A total of 40% of older adults who leave the hospital are discharged to home care or a long-term care facility, which, combined with where they lived before hospitalization, affects their risk of readmission, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Surgeon Experience Aids Assessment Of Futility
More experienced surgeons are more confident in their assessments of perceived futility, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Caffeine Linked to Lower Mortality
A large observational study found a significant inverse relationship between consuming caffeine and all-cause mortality among US patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The research was published online September 12 in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation.
Protective Gel Sphere Offer Safer Route To Intestines
The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions.
Recurrence Of VTE Similar For Patients With Cancer
Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) carry a high risk of recurrence. Accordingly, a 16-year Danish prospective cohort study of nearly 74,000 patients with incident VTE concluded that the risk of recurrence is substantial.