Can Botox injections help patients? New research suggests Botox may help with fecal incontinence.
Researchers are testing rectal injections of Botox to see if it can help manage fecal incontinence in patients. So far, the results are promising. If future studies prove successful, doctors could offer patients new ways to manage this difficult-to-control condition.[] In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers treated approximately 200 patients with fecal incontinence using […]
Study finds black patients with metastatic colorectal cancer have different genetic mutations than white patients
January 16, 2024 In a study of more than 500 people who received standard treatments for advanced colorectal cancer, researchers at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center found that black patients showed distinctly different patterns of genetic mutations compared to white patients. reported. This finding may reflect environmental exposures common in colorectal cancers that occur […]
Predicting the best treatment for young ulcerative colitis patients
children and teens ulcerative colitis Thanks to the invention of several new drugs for this type of inflammatory bowel disease, there are far more treatment options than there were 10 years ago. However, not all drugs are effective for all patients, and it may take weeks or months of trial and error to control symptoms. […]
Some patients with rectal cancer can safely forego neoadjuvant radiation therapy
Preoperative radiation therapy can be safely omitted for many patients with non-locally advanced rectal cancer, according to a study published today. JAMA Oncology. Researchers found that a 50% absolute reduction in the use of radiation therapy at the national level did not worsen outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. To examine the impact […]
Laparoscopic approach to cloacal malformation repair found to be safe in eligible patients
(Image: Adobe Stock/Illustration: Fawn Gracie, Boston Children’s) A minimally invasive surgical approach called laparoscopic rectal mobilization and genitourinary separation appears to be a safe alternative to open surgery for eligible patients with cloacal malformations.That’s the latest conclusion study by the team of Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center At Boston Children’s Hospital. Minimally invasive approach to […]
Next-generation sequencing identifies thousands of cancer patients who cannot receive immunotherapy
Brigham researchers’ next-generation sequencing findings suggest that updating current cancer treatment guidelines could allow approximately 6,000 more patients in the United States to benefit from immunotherapy treatment each year. suggests Immunotherapy is a highly effective treatment for patients whose cancer has mismatch repair defects, and new research identifies more cancer patients who could benefit from […]
LGBTQ+ patients share their experiences with cancer treatment
Cancer patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other sexual and sexual minorities (LGBTQ+) report higher satisfaction when receiving care in a welcoming environment. The research results were published. cancer. To assess the experiences of LGBTQ+ cancer patients, researchers surveyed 3,750 patients. The survey consisted of 120 quantitative and qualitative questions. The mean […]
Prevalence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in patients undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a tertiary care study
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Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue to benefit from immunotherapy even after treatment is discontinued
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) had no disease progression for two years after stopping treatment, a new study reports. There is. Research is published in a diary cancer research communication. ICIs have proven effective against […]
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may continue to benefit from immunotherapy even after treatment is discontinued
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The majority of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose cancer did not progress during initial treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) had no disease progression for two years after stopping treatment, a new study reports. There is. Research is published in a diary cancer research communication. ICIs have proven effective against […]