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Impact of Body Mass Index on Survival and Treatment Outcomes of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
A pooled analysis of 25 studies with patients in the first line of treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) evaluated the prognostic and predictive significance of body mass index (BMI). Until its publication in 2015, only the adverse impact of low and high BMI on outcomes in patients with early stages of colorectal cancer was known.
Testing RAS Gene Mutations in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Correct identification of the RAS oncogene variant is crucial for deciding the treatment of…
Reimbursement vs. Indication: Are They Clashing in Alzheimer's Disease?
Data from clinical trials and recommended procedures do not always align with insurance…
Does Dosage Frequency Matter for Adherence to Anticholinergic Treatment in Patients with COPD?
A study by Spanish authors compared the adherence of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Potential, Benefits and Proper Use of Probiotics in the Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
Clinical studies and experiences from clinical practice have shown the benefits of administering…
L. reuteri DSM 17938 in Infant Nutrition and Its Impact on the Gut Microbiota of Infants Born by Cesarean Section
The work of the Swiss-Greek team published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and…
Characteristics of Chronic Wounds Related to Itching During Healing
Itching of wounds during healing is associated with larger wound size, more extensive tissue swelling,...
Omalizumab and Treatment of Severe Refractory Asthma in Pregnant Women
Omalizumab is commonly recommended for the treatment of severe refractory asthma. A special group…
Combined Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Frail Patients – Results from Real-World Clinical Practice
Treatment of older patients and those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are not in good…
Targeted Therapy for DLBCL Patients Who Cannot Undergo Bone Marrow Transplant
An international team of hemato-oncologists has been involved in testing polatuzumab vedotin in…
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