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Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year

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The three-year phase 2 trial will be carried out by researchers at Leeds University led by professor of clinical oncology and neuro-oncology Susan Short, and see if adding Sativex (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma can extend survival. Jazz acquired rights to Sativex when it completed its $7.2

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Laurent Bonnac, PhD

Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

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OTC antiemetic medications: Relief for nausea and vomiting

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antiemetics may also reduce radiation-associated or chemotherapy-induced nausea resulting from cancer treatment. Certain antihistamines work as antiemetics by blocking histamine from binding to receptors in the area of the brain that cause unpleasant symptoms.

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15 home remedies for mouth sores (and what to do if they don’t work)

The Checkup by Singlecare

According to one study , topical vitamin E helped treat oral mucositis —the swelling or irritation of tissues inside the mouth– in patients who were undergoing chemotherapy. Vitamin E Vitamin E is known for contributing to healthy skin.

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Avastin Diary – Side Effects Special

NF2 BioSolutions

” B: “Hair thinning (Avastin is not the type of chemotherapy at the dose NF2ers have it to cause hair loss, however several people do mention hair thinning or fuzziness).” So it’s likely avastin has caused this dysfunction. Thankfully it’s very mild and not causing me issues.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. doi:10.1155/2009/529802 [7] Patel KS, Thavamani A. 2013;122(1):218-238. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2012.10.028. 2012.10.028. [6]

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EC approves Novartis’ Tabrecta for non-small cell lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

The treatment is intended for patients with NSCLC harbouring alterations leading to mesenchymal-epithelial-transition factor gene (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping and for those who need systemic therapy after previous treatment with immunotherapy and/or platinum-based chemotherapy. It was discovered by Incyte and licensed to Novartis in 2009.