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Lymph node characteristics predict survival in patients with ovarian cancer
A competing risk model that incorporates lymph node parameters has demonstrated its utility and robustness in evaluating the results of the Cox proportional hazards model analysis among older patients with stage III serious ovarian cancer, reports a study.
Lymph node characteristics predict survival in patients with ovarian cancer
06 Aug 2023Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are receiving glucocorticoids (GCs), stopping its use lowers the incidence of infection, according to a study.
Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
05 Aug 2023Early life food allergy a red flag for later asthma, lung problems
Food allergy in infancy, regardless of whether it resolves, may affect lung development and contribute to poorer respiratory outcomes such as asthma and reduced lung function in childhood, as shown in a study.
Early life food allergy a red flag for later asthma, lung problems
05 Aug 2023Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
In pregnant women with obesity, supplementation with multi-strain probiotics does not appear to have favourable effects on the metabolic or inflammatory biomarkers in mothers and on the body composition of their offspring, according to a study.
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
05 Aug 2023Meta-analysis: ADHD may factor in involvement in intimate partner, sexual violence
Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to be at increased risk of being involved in cases of violence, such as intimate partner and sexual violence, according to the results of a meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis: ADHD may factor in involvement in intimate partner, sexual violence
04 Aug 2023IMRT lowers lymphedema, toxicity risks in patients with cervical cancer
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) helps reduce the risk of acute gastrointestinal toxicity, late genitourinary toxicity, and lower-extremity lymphedema (LEL) in patients with cervical cancer who underwent postoperative pelvic radiation therapy (PORT), a study has shown.