rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Mar 31, 2021
Can radiographic erosion and joint space narrowing be predicted in early rheumatoid arthritis?
This study evaluated potential predictors of erosions and joint space narrowing (JSN) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The data showed that less JSN progression was seen in postmenopausal, overweight women with RA, and smoking was associated with JSN progression.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: International journal of clinical practice | Added Mar 21, 2021
Can the antioxidant power of pomegranate ease symptoms of RA?
This study investigated the possible effects of Punica granatum (pomegranate) on indicators and symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The data showed that pomegranate may have a positive impact on RA-related indicators and symptoms.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cancer management and research | Added Mar 21, 2021
Evaluating the best timing of surgery after chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer
This study evaluated the impact of different times after chemotherapy until breast cancer surgery on complications after surgery and survival outcomes. The data showed the optimal time to surgery (TTS) was between 21 and 28 days after chemotherapy in these patients.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Mar 05, 2021
Can physical activity improve sleep quality in breast cancer survivors?
This article looked at the use of physical activity (PA) in improving sleep problems in breast cancer (BC) survivors. The authors found that PA may be effective in improving sleep quality in BC survivors.
breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Mar 02, 2021
Can a healthy diet improve quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy?
This study examined whether a healthy diet can improve the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The authors found that women who followed healthy dietary advice had an improvement in the quality of their life during chemotherapy, reducing nausea, vomiting, and increasing appetite.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Feb 28, 2021
Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in advanced cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) in the treatment of patients with oligometastatic (few metastases) cancer. The data showed that the use of SABR in these patients was associated with high overall survival and low toxicity.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Added Feb 25, 2021
Evaluating breast removal surgery in stage IV inflammatory breast cancer.
This study looked at the use of modified radical mastectomy (MRM) in the treatment of newly diagnosed stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). The authors found that MRM is associated with improved survival in these patients.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics | Added Feb 17, 2021
Controlling brain metastasis with localized radiotherapy.
This study evaluated the impact of radiotherapy (RT) on controlling brain metastasis (BM). The study suggested that a single dose of RT was effective in controlling small BM. Larger BM could be controlled more effectively with multiple rounds of RT.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Feb 13, 2021
Baricitinib may effectively slow down progression of joint damage in patients with RA
This study reviewed the effectiveness of baricitinib (Olumiant) on the progression of structural joint damage (SJD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The data showed that baricitinib may significantly help slow down SJD signs found in digital imaging in patients with non-existent or insufficient response to standard treatment drugs.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Feb 07, 2021
Interleukin-6 levels predict greater improvement of quality of life with sarilumab than with adalimumab in patients with RA
This study examined the effect of sarilumab (Kevzara) compared to adalimumab (Humira) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) based on inflammatory marker levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The data showed that sarilumab has a higher effect on improving aspects of HRQoL in patients with higher levels of inflammation in the blood.