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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Jan 10, 2019

Is it possible to maintain low disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis with low dose baricitinib?

This study investigated if reducing the dose of baricitinib (BCB; Olumiant) maintained low disease activity (LDA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that a lower dose of BCB maintained LDA in some patients while the others could be rescued by switching to the original dose. 

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Current problems in cancer | Added Jan 05, 2019

Adding everolimus to endocrine therapy in patients with HER2- ER+ advanced breast cancer

This study wanted to find out if treating breast cancer with everolimus (Afintor) and endocrine therapy is better than only treating with endocrine therapy. The study found that using everolimus in addition to endocrine therapy had a significant benefit to survival in these patients.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 27, 2018

Treating BRCA1/2 mutated breast cancer that has spread with lurbinectedin

This study wanted to find out how well lurbinectedin (PM01183) works in treatment of breast cancer with BRCA1/2 mutations (abnormal genes), which has spread. The study found that lurbinectedin worked well in treating patients with BRCA1/2 mutated breast cancer which had spread.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Dec 27, 2018

Does emotional health impact pain in rheumatoid arthritis?

This study investigated if emotional health affects pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that emotional health, along with physical state can have an effect on pain in RA. 

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical and experimental rheumatology | Added Dec 25, 2018

Tofacitinib for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: evidence from real-world clinical practice

This study reviewed information on the use of tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that tofacitinib is effective and well-tolerated for patients with RA.

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breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Dec 22, 2018

How effective is myofascial release after breast cancer surgery?

This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of myofascial release (MR) therapy on women survivors of breast cancer. The authors concluded that MR therapy is safe and resulted in physical benefits (overall shoulder movement, functionality, pain). 

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Rheumatology International | Added Dec 03, 2018

Exercise and anti-TNF medication – can this combination improve cardiovascular health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

This study investigated if exercise and anti-TNF medication can improve cardiovascular health (CVH) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

They found that combining exercise and anti-TNF medication improved CVH in these patients.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Nov 28, 2018

Therapy for women with breast cancer experiencing depression

This paper was looking at which type of therapy is best for women with breast cancer who are experiencing major depression. The study found that all three therapies tested resulted in equal benefit for the patients.  

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Nov 24, 2018

Adding olanzapine to standard treatments to prevent nausea and vomiting in breast cancer chemotherapy

This study wanted to find out if adding a medication called olanzapine (Zyprexa) to the current treatment methods helps reduce vomiting and nausea in patients with breast cancer who are receiving chemotherapy with anthracycline. The study found that adding in olanzapine to standard treatment helped reduce vomiting and nausea compared to just using the standard treatment.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Nov 10, 2018

Managing flare-ups in rheumatoid arthritis: can etanercept improve disease symptoms?

This study investigated if etanercept is effective at treating flare-ups in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

They found that etanercept reduces disease activity following flare-ups in these patients.

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