rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: The Journal of Rheumatology | Added May 31, 2020
How common are eye disorders in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated ocular (eye) conditions (OCs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that OCs affect approximately 20% of patients with RA.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cureus | Added May 29, 2020
Imaging techniques to evaluate treatment of lymph node swelling in patients with breast cancer
This study wanted to find out if taking pictures of lymph nodes using medical imaging techniques helped in finding out if treatment for lymph node swelling was working. The study found that using lymphoscintigraphy helped in evaluating the treatment of lymph node swelling.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in Endocrinology | Added May 29, 2020
How does rheumatoid arthritis and its management affect the risk of falls and fractures?
This study investigated how rheumatoid arthritis (RA)and its treatment may affect bone mineral density (BMD). They found that RA was associated with a reduced BMD and an increased risk of falls and fractures.
breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Jan 12, 2020
Mindfulness-based interventions in cancer patients and survivors
This review aimed to summarize available data about the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for cancer-related symptoms in cancer patients and survivors.
This review concluded that mindfulness-based interventions can have a beneficial effect as an adjuvant therapy in these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Dec 31, 2019
Upadacitinib – an update on patient-reported outcomes
This study investigated patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients taking upadacitinib (Rinvoq) to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment improved the quality of life (QoL) in these patients.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Added Dec 30, 2019
Chemotherapy in patients with hormone receptor positive, node positive invasive breast cancer
This study wanted to find out how well chemotherapy for invasive breast cancer works, especially in those over 70 years old. The study found that most patients benefit from chemotherapy, however, those aged over 70 benefited less of this treatment than those aged under 70.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Dec 29, 2019
What are the benefits of dietary fiber in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated the effect of dietary fiber supplementation (DFS) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that DFS may improve RA symptoms.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical drug investigation | Added Nov 29, 2019
Comparing the safety and effectiveness of peficitinib doses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of different doses of peficitinib (Smyraf; PFC) in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that PFC doses of 50 mg or higher were the most effective in these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Sep 27, 2019
Is there a greater risk of serious infection with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated the risk of serious infections with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found no difference in serious infection risk with TNFi treatment compared to triple therapy.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Sep 16, 2019
Surviving cancer – is there a greater risk of cardiovascular disease long-term?
This study investigated if there is a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in cancer survivors. They found that cancer survivors have a higher risk of CVD.