Network meta-analysis suggests immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens improve survival in advanced gastric cancer compared to chemotherapy alone
New analysis suggests dual-target immune checkpoint inhibitors may improve survival for advanced gastric cancer patients
This network meta-analysis evaluated immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens versus chemotherapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer. The…
A large network meta-analysis suggests dual-target immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy may improve survival for advanced…
Overweight and obesity linked to increased bladder cancer risk in males in meta-analysis
Higher BMI and waist size linked to bladder cancer risk in men
This meta-analysis of 30 international cohort studies with 2,533,008 participants found that higher BMI and waist circumference are associat…
Large analysis shows higher body weight and waist size increase bladder cancer risk in men, but not women.
Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of second-line soft tissue sarcoma treatments
Protocol outlines options for second-line soft tissue sarcoma treatments
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. It will evaluate second-line pharmacological regimens for advanced sof…
A new protocol maps second-line drug choices for advanced soft tissue sarcoma patients previously treated with anthracyclines, noting curren…
Palliative care consultation for bone metastases radiotherapy patients shows no outcome data in protocol
Hospital palliative care teams may improve satisfaction for advanced cancer patients
This is a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in patients with bone metastases referred for radiotherapy. The intervention is c…
A hospital trial suggests that adding palliative care consultations could boost satisfaction for patients with bone metastases and advanced …
Narrative review discusses CMTM4 role in cancer tumor immune microenvironment with noted translational challenges
A review explores how CMTM4 affects the cancer tumor immune microenvironment
This narrative review examines the role of CMTM4 within the cancer tumor immune microenvironment. The authors highlight unresolved mechanist…
This narrative review looks at CMTM4 and its role in the tumor immune microenvironment, highlighting unresolved questions and challenges for…
Meta-analysis links high platelet ratios to worse overall survival in adult glioblastoma patients
High blood cell ratios linked to shorter life in glioblastoma patients
This meta-analysis reviews data from 2609 patients with WHO grade 4 diffuse astrocytoma to evaluate platelet indices. High platelet: lymphoc…
High blood cell ratios are linked to shorter life in glioblastoma patients. This analysis of over 5,000 adults shows how simple blood tests …
Meta-analysis finds robotic low anterior resection improves outcomes in younger rectal cancer patients
Robotic surgery may improve rectal cancer outcomes
This meta-analysis of 16 studies compared robotic versus laparoscopic low anterior resection in younger rectal cancer cohorts (mean age ≤ 65…
Robotic surgery for rectal cancer may lower complications and improve recovery, but evidence is limited.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on pre-diagnostic weight loss in pancreatic cancer
Weight loss before diagnosis may help spot pancreatic cancer earlier
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on pre-diagnostic weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients versus matched con…
A large review found that people with pancreatic cancer lost more weight before diagnosis than matched controls. This pattern could help doc…
Review of Non-small cell lung cancer without reported intervention or outcomes
Review of treatments for non-small cell lung cancer patients
This narrative review addresses non-small cell lung cancer in patients without reporting specific interventions, comparators, or outcomes. T…
This review looks at options for non-small cell lung cancer patients. It gathers what we know about care for this serious illness.
Narrative review discusses SECTM1 for cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases without reported outcomes or safety data
A narrative review looks at SECTM1 for cancer and other serious conditions
This narrative review discusses the potential role of SECTM1 in cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The author…
A narrative review explores SECTM1 as a potential option for cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Healthcare professionals need updated guidance on managing breast cancer-related lymphedema effectively today
Review updates care for breast cancer-related lymphedema
This narrative review aims to apprise healthcare professionals with the latest understanding of optimal care and counseling patients regardi…
A new review summarizes the latest understanding of breast cancer-related lymphedema to help healthcare professionals counsel patients.
PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors improve response in dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer
New meta-analysis shows PD-1 inhibitors improve response rates for dMMR colorectal cancer
This meta-analysis of 1460 patients with dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer found that PD-1/PD-L1 monotherapy significantly improved ob…
A large review of 1460 patients found PD-1 inhibitors significantly improved tumor response rates compared to chemotherapy for dMMR colorect…