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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 9 pages | source: The Journal of Rheumatology | Added Apr 03, 2016

Problems sleeping? Exercise can help rheumatoid arthritis patients with sleep issues

This study evaluated the effect of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Mar 31, 2016

Anastrozole and letrozole are associated with equal rates of side effects

Researchers compared therapy with anastrozole (arimidex) and letrozole (femara) to determine the effects of these drugs on the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients.

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breast cancer | Research | 8 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Mar 29, 2016

How can other illnesses impact survival?

This trial investigated the effect of other concurrent illnesses (comorbidities) on the survival of patients with breast cancer (BC).

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 9 pages | source: The Journal of Rheumatology | Added Mar 26, 2016

Can weight loss in rheumatoid arthritis patients be predicted?

This study examined the factors that predict changes in weight in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 11 pages | source: The Lancet | Added Mar 23, 2016

Benefits of radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of radiation treatment (RT) given after breast-conserving surgery. The main findings are that RT leads to a dramatic drop in cancer recurrences and a moderately improved survival rate 15 years after the operation.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Mar 22, 2016

Vitamin D levels and rheumatoid arthritis

This study explored the relationship between vitamin D levels and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study concluded that RA patients frequently had lower vitamin D levels than healthy patients. 

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 43 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Mar 17, 2016

Could exercise act as a pain killer in osteoarthritis?

This study investigated whether a 12 week therapeutic exercise program can decrease pain sensitivity in patients with knee osteoarthritis

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breast cancer | Research | 12 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Mar 16, 2016

Risk of ischemic heart disease after radiotherapy for breast cancer

The present study evaluated the risk of developing ischemic heart disease in patients treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer. Patients who received radiotherapy for breast cancer are at increased risk of developing ischemic heart disease in the next 20 years.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Mar 12, 2016

Comparison between two techniques of breast surgery: 20-year follow-up

This study compared breast cancer recurrence rates and overall survival between women treated with breast-conserving surgery versus radical mastectomy. Results showed that in the case of small tumors, breast-conserving surgery is the recommended option.

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breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 15 pages | source: Critical reviews in oncology/hematology | Added Mar 09, 2016

Chemotherapy and the brain: the reasons behind the mental fog

This review examined the cognitive difficulties experienced by breast cancer survivors following chemotherapy treatment.

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