These exploratory subgroup analyses showed that sorafenib consistently improved median OS and DCR compared with placebo in patients with advanced HCC, irrespective of disease etiology, baseline tumor burden, performance status, tumor stage, and prior therapy.
The MALES study confirms the high prevalence rates of ED and its association with co-morbid medical conditions, such as diabetes and depression, reported in other large-scale, epidemiological studies. Despite the advent of oral phosphodiesterase inhibitors, only 58% of ED sufferers consult a physician about their problem, and only 16% of men with self-reported ED maintain their use of oral therapy.
PLT transfusion in the perioperative period of CABG was associated with increased risk for serious adverse events. PLT transfusion may be a surrogate marker for sicker patients and have no causal role in the outcomes observed. However, a direct contribution to outcomes remains possible.
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