rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Sep 10, 2019
Upadacitinib improves clinical outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of upadacitinib (Rinvoq) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who progressed after methotrexate (Otrexup). Researchers suggested that upadacitinib improved clinical and functional outcomes in these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Sep 08, 2019
Peficitinib – a drug to treat unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of peficitinib (Smyraf) in patients with unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that this treatment reduced RA symptoms and was well tolerated in these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) | Added Aug 28, 2019
How effective is filgotinib in the treatment of unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated the effectiveness of filgotinib (FGB) in patients with unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that FGB improves RA management at 12 weeks.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Aug 14, 2019
How effective is alpelisib in hormone-receptor positive breast cancer with PIK3CA-mutations?
This study investigated the effectiveness of alpelisib (Piqray) in hormone receptor-positive (HR+) -human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer (BC).
They found that alpelisib significantly improved survival in patients with PIK3CA mutations.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Aug 02, 2019
Long-term treatment with baricitinib - an analysis of the long-term safety and effectiveness
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of long-term treatment with baricitinib (Olumiant) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that this drug was effective and well tolerated alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX).
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Critical reviews in oncology/hematology | Added Jul 30, 2019
Is there an increased risk of fatigue and anemia after treatment with olaparib?
This study investigated the risk of fatigue and anemia with olaparib (Lynparza) treatment. The study found that there is an increased risk of fatigue and anemia with this treatment.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Bone | Added Jul 26, 2019
Is there a link between frailty and fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if there is a link between frailty and fracture (breaking of a bone) risk in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that patients with higher frailty were more likely to have bone fractures.
breast cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Jul 21, 2019
Searching for patients with breast cancer to test an anti-fatigue treatment.
This phase 3 trial will investigate the effect of bupropion (Wellbutrin) to treat fatigue in patients with breast cancer (BC).
The main outcomes will be fatigue, quality of life and depression. This trial is recruiting across the United States.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Jul 18, 2019
Evaluating ribociclib plus hormonal therapy in breast cancer
This study wanted to find out how well patients with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer survived when treated with ribociclib (Kisqali) added to endocrine therapy. The study found that patients treated with this treatment combination had longer survival compared to endocrine therapy alone.
breast cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Jul 03, 2019
Searching for patients with advanced breast cancer to trial a new treatment.
This trial aims to find out how safe talazoparib (Talzenna) followed by a combination of talazoparib and avelumab (Bavencio) is in patients with advanced breast cancer. The main outcome that will be measured is if patients have side effects. This study is being conducted in Washington, the United States.