Lobeglitazone as an Effective and Safe Addition to Metformin and Sitagliptin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a 52-Week Multicentre Phase III Trial

Lobeglitazone as an Effective and Safe Addition to Metformin and Sitagliptin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a 52-Week Multicentre Phase III Trial

This phase III trial showed that adding lobeglitazone to metformin and sitagliptin significantly improves glycaemic control and insulin sensitivity with favorable safety over 52 weeks in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled by dual therapy.
Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation Enhances Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Status in Overweight Prediabetic Adults: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation Enhances Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Status in Overweight Prediabetic Adults: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

A 16-week randomized trial demonstrates that daily hydroxytyrosol supplementation significantly reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in overweight individuals with prediabetes, highlighting its potential in preventing aging-related diseases.
Evaluating Metformin Addition to Paclitaxel/Carboplatin in Advanced and Recurrent Endometrial Cancer: Insights from an NRG Oncology/GOG Phase II/III Trial

Evaluating Metformin Addition to Paclitaxel/Carboplatin in Advanced and Recurrent Endometrial Cancer: Insights from an NRG Oncology/GOG Phase II/III Trial

This phase II/III study assessed whether adding metformin to standard paclitaxel and carboplatin improved outcomes in advanced and recurrent endometrial cancer. The trial was stopped early due to lack of survival benefit and potential harm, highlighting the need for alternative therapeutic strategies.
Preoperative versus Postoperative Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: Safety, Feasibility, and Efficiency Insights from a Phase 3 Randomized Trial

Preoperative versus Postoperative Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: Safety, Feasibility, and Efficiency Insights from a Phase 3 Randomized Trial

A phase 3 randomized trial demonstrates that preoperative stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for brain metastases offers comparable safety and reduced treatment duration compared to postoperative SRT, potentially improving patient care logistics.
Efficacy and Challenges of Pazopanib in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from the Alliance A021202 Trial

Efficacy and Challenges of Pazopanib in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from the Alliance A021202 Trial

The randomized phase II Alliance A021202 trial demonstrated that pazopanib significantly improves progression-free survival in advanced extrapancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, confirming VEGF pathway as a therapeutic target but highlighting safety concerns that preclude further development.