

breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: JAMA network open | Added May 23, 2021
Does the combination of paclitaxel and alisertib improve the outcomes of patients with breast cancer?
The authors evaluated the safety and effectiveness of paclitaxel (Taxol) in combination with alisertib (MLN8237) for the treatment of advanced breast cancer (BC). The authors observed that a weekly, reduced dose of paclitaxel combined with alisertib improved the survival without cancer worsening in these patients.


prostate cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Apr 30, 2021
Can physical exercise improve the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer?
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise in patients with prostate cancer. The study concluded that physical exercise is associated with reduction of tiredness, and improving functional capacity and quality of life in these patients.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Apr 30, 2021
Robot-assisted left-hand training improves hemispatial neglect in elderly patients with stroke
This study investigated the effectiveness of robot-assisted left-hand training in older patients with stroke and hemispatial neglect (HN). Researchers suggested that robot-assisted hand training improves HN in these patients.


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Neurology | Added Apr 04, 2021
Can diet reduce the risk of a second stroke?
This study looked at the effect of different diets on the risk of a second stroke in patients who had already suffered one stroke. It found that the Mediterranean diet (MD), reduction of salt intake, and folic acid supplements may reduce the risk of a second stroke.



prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network | Added Apr 04, 2021
Updated NCCN guidelines for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer
This study reviewed the current NCCN guidelines for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases: the official journal of the National Stroke Association | Added Mar 28, 2021
Does intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy affect the risk of hemorrhagic stroke?
This study investigated the effect of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels on hemorrhagic stroke risk. Researchers suggested that the use of intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy is not associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Mar 05, 2021
Can physical activity improve sleep quality in breast cancer survivors?
This article looked at the use of physical activity (PA) in improving sleep problems in breast cancer (BC) survivors. The authors found that PA may be effective in improving sleep quality in BC survivors.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Feb 26, 2021
Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in advanced cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) in the treatment of patients with oligometastatic (few metastases) cancer. The data showed that the use of SABR in these patients was associated with high overall survival and low toxicity.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics | Added Feb 17, 2021
Controlling brain metastasis with localized radiotherapy.
This study evaluated the impact of radiotherapy (RT) on controlling brain metastasis (BM). The study suggested that a single dose of RT was effective in controlling small BM. Larger BM could be controlled more effectively with multiple rounds of RT.

prostate cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Feb 15, 2021
Looking for participants to test an experimental Keytruda-combination study treatment for Small Cell Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer (SCNC)
This clinical trial is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an experimental treatment, BXCL701, in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer (SCNPCa). The main outcome to be measured will be the response rate to the study treatment.