Advanced MR neurography and 3D modeling provide supplemental preoperative planning for facial nerve assessment in parotid tumors
Advanced MRI Imaging Helps Map Nerves Before Parotid Tumor Surgery
This narrative review examines the clinical utility of advanced magnetic resonance neurography and 3D modeling for preoperative facial nerve…
New imaging techniques help surgeons better see facial nerves before surgery, though they cannot replace real-time monitoring during the pro…
Modified pectoral plane block (PECS II) provides longer analgesia duration and lower morphine use
New nerve block technique may reduce morphine use after mastectomy
This meta-analysis of 790 patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy found that the PECS II technique provided significantly longer ana…
A new nerve block method could provide longer pain relief and lower morphine needs for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.
Bibliometric analysis maps research trends and key contributors in immune checkpoint inhibitors for endometrial cancer
Mapping the Research Landscape of Immune Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
This systematic review uses a bibliometric analysis to map the landscape of immune checkpoint inhibitor research in endometrial cancer. The …
A large-scale analysis maps out how researchers worldwide are studying immune checkpoint inhibitors to treat endometrial cancer.
CIK/DC-CIK cell therapy plus chemotherapy improves overall survival in patients with gastric cancer
Trial Shows CIK Cell Therapy Improves Survival in Gastric Cancer
This meta-analysis of 22 trials involving 2,149 patients found that CIK/DC-CIK cell therapy combined with chemotherapy significantly improve…
A review of clinical trials suggests that adding CIK or DC-CIK cell therapy to chemotherapy may improve survival for patients with gastric c…
ctDNA positivity linked to increased risk of brain metastases in advanced solid tumors
ctDNA in blood and spinal fluid predicts brain metastases risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1763 patients with advanced solid tumors found that ctDNA positivity is associated with a signif…
A new analysis finds that tumor DNA in blood or spinal fluid can signal a higher risk of brain metastases and worse survival.
Meta-analysis shows sublobar resection linked to worse survival outcomes compared with lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients
Sublobar resection shows mixed survival results for early lung cancer
This umbrella review of meta-analyses indicates sublobar resection carries higher risks for overall and disease-free survival in Stage I non…
An umbrella review found mixed survival results for sublobar resection versus lobectomy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Vascular smooth muscle cell immune interactions drive remodeling across cardiovascular diseases
How blood vessel cells drive heart disease and high blood pressure
This narrative review synthesizes mechanisms of VSMC-immune interactions in atherosclerosis, hypertension, aortic aneurysms, and arteritis. …
A new review reveals how blood vessel cells change in heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.
26 Gy in 5 fractions non-inferior to 40 Gy in 15 fractions for breast cancer recurrence at 10 years
Shorter radiation treatment works just as well for breast cancer patients after surgery
This phase 3 randomised trial compared two hypofractionated radiotherapy schedules (26 Gy and 27 Gy in 5 fractions) with standard 40 Gy in 1…
Doctors found that giving five days of lower-dose radiation is safe and effective. This option helps patients recover faster without increas…
E-health self-management interventions improve quality of life in cancer patients with a standardized mean difference of 0.18
Digital self-help tools improved quality of life for cancer patients in a review of thirty trials
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated self-management interventions based on e-health for patients with cancer. Thirt…
A review of thirty trials shows digital self-help tools significantly improved quality of life for cancer patients, though more research is …
Large energy acceptance beam delivery systems may enable ultra-fast treatment within 10 seconds compared to conventional systems
Review shows Large energy acceptance beams may speed up cancer treatment delivery
This review examines opportunities and design concepts for large energy acceptance (LEA) beam delivery systems. It contrasts these with conv…
A review suggests Large energy acceptance beam systems could cut treatment times and improve motion management for cancer patients.
Screening and management strategies for stigma in patients with colorectal cancer and stomas require clinically meaningful guidance
Guidance helps manage stigma for colorectal cancer patients with stomas
This best evidence summary review addresses screening and management strategies for stigma in patients with colorectal cancer and stomas. Th…
This review offers practical advice for screening and managing stigma in patients with colorectal cancer and stomas, aiming to improve their…
Diagnostic prediction models show moderate-to-good discrimination for cancer-related fatigue
Prediction models show moderate accuracy for cancer-related fatigue
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 studies involving 444,447 cancer patients found that diagnostic prediction models for cancer-…
A large analysis of 13 studies found prediction models can moderately identify cancer-related fatigue in over 444,000 patients, though resul…