The analysis found that adding short-term androgen deprivation therapy (STADT) to radiation provided a greater benefit for patients with Luminal B tumors compared to those with non-LumB tumors. This suggests that tumor biology can help determine who may benefit from hormone therapy.
Low-dose radiation therapy may slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis, with sustained improvements in pain, physical function, and quality of life. The therapy was associated with a 67% lower adjusted hazard of government-certified disability due to knee osteoarthritis, particularly in patients with grade 2 disease.
A new study found that a shortened radiation schedule provides similar cancer control and patient-reported outcomes to standard radiation following surgery for high-risk prostate cancer. However, it was associated with a higher rate of grade 3 urinary adverse events, particularly cystitis and hematuria.
A multi-institutional trial found that ultra-low-dose radiation therapy relieved painful bone lesions from multiple myeloma for most patients, with 81% achieving pain control without additional radiation. Treatment side effects were limited to low-grade fatigue.
A nasal spray treatment has shown to provide rapid and effective pain relief for children in emergency departments, with 86.2% of children experiencing reduced pain 30 minutes after treatment. The treatment was well-tolerated with mild side effects, offering a simple and effective option for treating children in the emergency department.