breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Maturitas | Added Feb 02, 2021
Reviewing treatments for genitourinary symptoms in breast cancer survivors
This review aims to discuss the current treatment options available for genitourinary (GU) symptoms related to menopause in breast cancer (BC) survivors.
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cancer and Metastasis Reviews | Added Jan 31, 2021
Is radiosurgery in combination with other cancer therapies safe in patients with brain metastasis?
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of giving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) at the same time as other cancer treatments for patients who have brain metastasis. The study found that SRS given in combination with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy was safe with low levels of side effects.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Jan 27, 2021
Tocilizumab and methotrexate in combination may slow down detectable progression of RA
This study compared the effectiveness of tocilizumab (Actemra) alone (monotherapy) to combination therapy with tocilizumab and methotrexate (Trexall) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The study concluded that combination treatment with tocilizumab and methotrexate may be more effective in slowing down signs of disease progression in joints.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in oncology | Added Jan 13, 2021
Is there a link between statin use and breast cancer prognosis?
This study looked at the association between breast cancer (BC) prognosis and statin use. The authors found that statin use is associated with a reduced recurrence and mortality in women with BC.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Dec 26, 2020
Does RA influence the development of lung diseases?
This study investigated the relationship between the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the development of lung diseases (LDs) over five years.
The study showed that the markers of RA activity were associated with the development of lung disease.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: The Journal of Rheumatology | Added Dec 18, 2020
Does rheumatoid arthritis treatment affect the risk of cardiovascular disease?
This study investigated the effect of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
They found that abatacept (Orencia) and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) were associated with decreased CVD risk.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Dec 13, 2020
What is the risk of infection with biological and targeted therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study reviewed infection risk in patients treated with biologic and targeted disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 13, 2020
Evaluating olaparib for metastatic breast cancer with BRCA1/2 and other gene mutations.
This study was carried out to examine the effectiveness of olaparib (Lynparza) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC; cancer that has spread) with gene mutations (abnormalities). The authors found that this treatment was effective for patients with MBC with BRCA1/2 mutations.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Dec 06, 2020
Baricitinib shows to lower biomarkers related to joint destruction
This study investigated the effect of baricitinib (Olumiant) on biomarkers in the blood, which indicate a state of joint destruction in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The study showed that baricitinib reduced these biomarkers and resulted in decreased RA symptoms.
breast cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Nov 30, 2020
Which is safer for the heart: tamoxifen or letrozole?
This study compared the safety of two hormonal medications used to treat breast cancer, tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and letrozole (Femara). This study found that tamoxifen was associated with an increased risk of blood clots, while letrozole was associated with an increased risk of angina and heart attacks.