Systematic Review Finds Chinese and Western Medicine Combination May Improve Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes
Chinese Medicine Boosts Eye Care for Diabetics
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,127 patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy found that combination therapy with C…
Mixing traditional Chinese medicine with standard Western eye care may help diabetics protect their vision and reduce uncomfortable symptoms…
Case series describes four clear cell variant papillary thyroid carcinoma cases with NCOA4-RET fusions
Rare Thyroid Cancer Has Unique Genetic Signature
This case series with literature review describes four pathologically confirmed cases of clear cell variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma d…
A rare thyroid cancer type may have a specific genetic cause that doctors can now look for.
Meta-analysis links DNA repair gene polymorphisms to leukemia risk across 54 studies
DNA Repair Flaws May Raise Leukemia Risk
This meta-analysis of 54 studies examines associations between DNA repair gene polymorphisms and leukemia risk. Several variants (ERCC1 8092…
Imagine your cells have a built-in repair crew that fixes mistakes in your DNA every day.
Meta-analysis of 8688 specimens reveals incidental ocular surface squamous neoplasia prevalence and risk factors in pterygium
Hidden Eye Cancer Found in 1 in 75 Pterygium Surgeries
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 8688 clinically diagnosed pterygia specimens to determine the prevalence of incidental oc…
A new analysis finds that 1.32% of pterygium growths actually contain hidden eye cancer, with risk rising closer to the equator.
Network Meta-Analysis Assesses Traditional Chinese Medicine External Therapies for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management
Warming needle therapy shows promise for easing cancer-related fatigue
This network meta-analysis evaluated various traditional Chinese medicine external therapies against usual care for patients experiencing ca…
Warming needle therapy ranks highest among external treatments for cancer-related fatigue in analysis of eighty-seven trials reviewed recent…
Meta-synthesis of comfort experiences for hospice family caregivers across eight studies
Caregivers Need Help Too. New Hospice Study Reveals Why.
This systematic review and meta-synthesis examines comfort experiences of family caregivers of end-of-life patients in hospice care. The aut…
Caregivers face hidden struggles that need immediate attention from healthcare systems.
Systematic review finds neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy improves biochemical progression-free survival in locally advanced prostate cancer
Chemo Before Prostate Surgery Linked to Better Cancer Control
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy (NCHT) combined with radical prostatectomy versus radic…
Patients with advanced prostate cancer may see better cancer control with chemo before surgery, though survival gains need more proof.
Meta-analysis of TKI combinations in glioblastoma shows improved PFS and ORR with mixed safety signals.
New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients Emerges
This meta-analysis evaluated combination treatments incorporating tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) versus TKI-free control regimens in 1,43…
Imagine getting the hardest diagnosis a person can hear: a fast-growing brain tumor with few good treatment options.
Case report details antiviral and antifungal treatment in a 42-year-old male with primary HLH and EBV infection.
A 42-Year-Old Man’s Fever Had a Hidden Genetic Cause
This case report with literature review describes a 42-year-old male with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and Epstein–Barr …
This case shows that adults with severe infections may have a hidden genetic immune disorder, changing how doctors look for the cause.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of intra-arterial cerebral infusion for glioma patients
Direct Drug Delivery May Help Brain Tumors
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of selective intra-arterial cerebral infusion with blood-brain ba…
Imagine having a powerful medicine that stays right where it needs to work, instead of traveling through your whole body.
Review of 35 cases highlights diagnostic challenges in gastric metastasis from invasive lobular breast cancer
Breast Cancer Spreads to Stomach: Why Testing Must Change
This case report and literature review synthesizes data from 35 recent cases (2019–2024) of gastric metastasis from breast cancer. The analy…
Doctors must re-test stomach issues in breast cancer patients because the cells often change their identity.
Narrative Review Examines Stereotactic Radiotherapy Use in Cancer Patients With Brain Metastases
More Brain Mets? This Radiation Advance Changes Everything
This narrative review examines the role of stereotactic radiotherapy in cancer patients with brain metastases. The authors discuss the appli…
Every year, more cancer patients face a terrifying diagnosis: brain metastases.