

rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Nov 07, 2018
Does poor diet increase inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if diet quality was associated with disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. They found that patients with poor diet had higher levels of inflammation.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Nov 07, 2018
Metronomic chemotherapy for HR+ advanced breast cancer
This study wanted to see how well using metronomic chemotherapy with capecitabine (Xeloda) combined with aromatase inhibitors works for patients with hormone receptor positive advanced breast cancer. The study found that this treatment works well and is safe, and therefore should be considered as a potential treatment option.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cancer | Added Jan 17, 2018
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop in patients with cancer
This study aimed to evaluate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients who have had treatment for cancer. This study found that a number of patients undergoing cancer treatment developed PTSD after treatment and recommended that supports are put in place.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Jan 17, 2018
Do disease-modifying rheumatoid arthritis drugs impact cancer risk?
This study investigated the risk of malignancy in patients treated with biological disease-modifying drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (bDMARDs).
They found that patients receiving bDMARDs to treat early rheumatoid arthritis have a reduced risk of malignancy overall.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Heart Journal | Added Oct 03, 2017
Thromboembolism risk in patients with inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis
This study investigated if there was a risk of thromboembolism (blood clots) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
They found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis had a greater risk of thromboembolism.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BMC musculoskeletal disorders | Added Sep 28, 2017
Does delayed anti-TNF therapy increase the risk of total knee replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if the timing of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy affected rates of knee replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. They found that early intervention with anti-TNF therapy reduced the risk of total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Sep 10, 2017
Is tocilizumab a safe and effective treatment for early rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if tocilizumab (Actemra) monotherapy or combination therapy with methotrexate (Trexall) was safe and effective in the long-term for treating patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that the tocilizumab alone (monotherapy) and in combination with methotrexate was safe and effective at 2 years in treating these patients.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BMC musculoskeletal disorders | Added Aug 12, 2017
Adherence with oral bisphosphonates in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
This study examined adherence with oral bisphosphonates (BPs) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It was determined that adherence was low in these patients.

breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Aug 01, 2017
Can exercise help breast cancer survivors?
This study aimed to examine the effect of physical activity on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.
This study concluded that physical activity may have a positive impact on cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.


rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: BMC musculoskeletal disorders | Added Jul 01, 2017
Does being sedentary increase cardiovascular risk in RA patients?
This study examined the effects of physical activity levels on cardiovascular disease risk (heart and blood vessel disease) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors concluded that less time spent sedentary and more time doing light physical activity can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diease in RA patients.