In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of taxanes combined with chemotherapy in patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This study concluded that the combination of taxanes and chemotherapy is effective with manageable side effects in these patients. Some background TNBC is a subtype of BC that tests...
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness of high- and low-frequency pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence episode frequency
In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of high- and low-frequency pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on urinary incontinence (UI) episode frequency in women with UI. The study found that high-frequency PFMT for 12 weeks was more effective than low-frequency PFMT in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of letrozole/gonadotropin protocol in infertile women with PCOS
In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of letrozole (Femara)/gonadotropin combination to letrozole alone in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The study found that the combination of letrozole/gonadotropin was more effective than letrozole alone in these women. Some background Polycystic ovarian syndrome or...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of physical exercise programs in breast cancer survivors on health-related quality of life, physical fitness, and body composition
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of physical exercise (PE) programs in breast cancer (BC) survivors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical fitness, and body composition. The study concluded that PE programs do have a positive impact on BC survivors’ HRQoL, physical fitness, and body composition. Some background...
Read MoreHow beneficial is a Mediterranean diet and physical activity to females with rheumatoid arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of a Mediterranean diet (MD) intervention with physical activity on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease status and the risk of cardiovascular diseases in women. The data showed that a personalized MD plan along with physical activity (PA) may provide benefits to females with RA. Some background RA is a...
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