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CRT vs SBRT: Which approach yields better outcomes in PDAC?

20 Nov 2022

Multiagent chemotherapy (MAC) followed by conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (CRT) shows rates of margin-negative resection (R0) and pathologic complete response similar to those of MAC plus stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients with localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study. However, MAC plus CRT is associated with less regional lymphatic disease.

CRT vs SBRT: Which approach yields better outcomes in PDAC?

20 Nov 2022

Better access to cessation services can curb smoking rates

20 Nov 2022

Regardless of country and local context, improving access to cessation services appears to reduce smoking rates, according to a survey of South Asian countries.

Better access to cessation services can curb smoking rates

20 Nov 2022

H. pylori eradication eases metabolic dysfunction, steatosis in NAFLD

20 Nov 2022

Among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), eradication treatment against Helicobacter pylori may help improve liver steatosis and metabolic parameters, a recent study has found.

H. pylori eradication eases metabolic dysfunction, steatosis in NAFLD

20 Nov 2022

Vasovasostomy common in men undergoing vasectomy reversal after testosterone therapy

19 Nov 2022

Among men seeking vasectomy reversal (VR) after testosterone therapy (TT), vasovasostomy (VV) appears to be a very common procedure that is likely to succeed.

Vasovasostomy common in men undergoing vasectomy reversal after testosterone therapy

19 Nov 2022

Microscopic haematuria linked to chronic kidney disease

19 Nov 2022

Individuals with microscopic haematuria, especially persistent haematuria, appear to be at heightened risk of chronic kidney disease, as shown in a study.

Microscopic haematuria linked to chronic kidney disease

19 Nov 2022

PPI use ups risk of gastrointestinal cancer

19 Nov 2022

Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) appears to increase the risk of developing gastrointestinal malignancies such as gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, and liver cancer, a study has shown.

PPI use ups risk of gastrointestinal cancer

19 Nov 2022

Radiotherapy vs prostatectomy: Which is better for prostate cancer treatment?

19 Nov 2022

External beam radiation therapy with low-dose rate brachytherapy boost appears to result in worse urinary irritative/obstructive and bowel functions but better urinary incontinence function through 5 years after treatment when compared to radical prostatectomy, reports a recent study.

Radiotherapy vs prostatectomy: Which is better for prostate cancer treatment?

19 Nov 2022

Nutritional disorder in older adults tied to death risk in haemodialysis

19 Nov 2022

Among older adults undergoing haemodialysis, nutritional disorder appears to be a risk factor for all-cause mortality and death after hospitalization for infection, a recent study has found.