Network meta-analysis ranks nonpharmacological dyspnoea strategies in lung cancer
Acupressure and Fan Therapy Ease Breathing in Lung Cancer
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 4138 lung cancer patients found that acupressure had the highest efficacy for dyspnoea r…
A review of 4138 patients found acupressure most effective for shortness of breath in lung cancer, followed by fan therapy. For post-operati…
Water infusion during colonoscopy reduces need for sedation and abdominal compression compared to air or CO2 insufflation
Water infusion during colonoscopy reduces need for sedation
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated water infusion versus air or CO2 insufflation in patients undergoing colonoscopy. The ana…
A new analysis finds that using water instead of air during colonoscopy cuts the need for extra sedation and abdominal pressure.
Scoping review of AI for head and neck cancer risk stratification
AI techniques show promise for staging head and neck cancer
This scoping review synthesized 44 studies on AI techniques for risk stratification in head and neck cancer. The authors found moderate to h…
A review of 44 studies suggests artificial intelligence could help predict cancer spread in head and neck cases, though more testing is need…
Narrative review discusses LPA signaling in advanced prostate cancer
LPA signaling pathway offers new hope for advanced prostate cancer treatment
This narrative review examines lysophosphatidic acid metabolism and signaling in patients with advanced prostate cancer. The authors discuss…
A review discusses how targeting lysophosphatidic acid signaling might help patients with advanced prostate cancer, though more research is …
Perspective review on radiation therapy and cardiac toxicity in lung cancer
Radiation planning may help protect heart and immune system in lung cancer patients
This perspective review article synthesizes evidence on thoracic radiation therapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, focusing…
A perspective review suggests radiation planning techniques could spare the heart and immune system for lung cancer patients.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of proximal tibia reconstruction after tumor resection reports complication and survival rates
New analysis shows prosthetic implants work better than biological options for tibia tumor cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on proximal tibia reconstruction methods for oncologic indications. Prosthetic…
A large review of nearly three thousand patients found prosthetic implants caused fewer problems than biological grafts. However, surgeons s…
Multicomponent intervention with mailed FIT and navigation increased colorectal cancer screening uptake in Federally Qualified Health Centers
Mailed FIT tests and navigation boost cancer screening in community clinics
This pragmatic patient-randomized clinical trial secondary analysis evaluated a multicomponent intervention including a mailed fecal immunoc…
A simple mailed test and help for positive results raised screening rates by about 18% for all patients in community health centers.
Review of BsAb-armed T cells for solid tumors and CAR-T and BsAb therapy
BsAb-armed T cells may help solid tumors fight back against cancer
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on BsAb-armed T cells (EATs) for solid tumors, comparing them to CAR-T and BsAb therapy. The auth…
New review suggests BsAb-armed T cells could improve tumor infiltration and reduce immune escape in solid tumors compared to standard CAR-T …
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows dermoscopy-guided excision reduces incomplete excision in keratinocyte cancer
Dermoscopy-guided cuts reduce incomplete removal of skin cancer lesions
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated dermoscopy-guided excision versus conventional surgical excision in 1151 patients with hi…
Using dermoscopy to guide surgery lowers the chance of leaving cancer cells behind during removal of keratinocyte cancer lesions.
Systematic Review: Intercellular Mitochondrial Transfer in Melanoma Progression and Resistance
Mitochondrial Transfer Fuels Melanoma Resistance and Spread
This systematic review examines the role of intercellular mitochondrial transfer in melanoma. The authors find that this process contributes…
A systematic review reveals that intercellular mitochondrial transfer helps melanoma resist therapies and spread, but may also suppress tumo…
Narrative review explores AI-assisted radiotherapy for pelvic and abdominal cancers in Africa
AI tools help African cancer teams plan radiotherapy faster despite system challenges
This narrative review examines AI-assisted radiotherapy for pelvic and abdominal malignancies in Africa. It finds improved efficiency and wo…
New AI tools help cancer teams in Africa plan radiotherapy faster, but weak systems and data gaps limit how well they work right now.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of TRBC1 flow cytometry for mature T-cell neoplasms
New test finds T-cell cancer signs with high accuracy in many patient studies
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies evaluated TRBC1-based flow cytometry for detecting T-cell clonality in mature T-cell …
A review of ten studies shows a new blood test is very good at spotting T-cell cancer. It catches the disease most of the time and helps doc…