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STAT+: Study points to new ‘king on the block’ for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

STAT

When it hit the market in 2013, the drug revolutionized the treatment of these cancers and represented a major step forward from chemotherapy and some other drugs at the time. NEW ORLEANS – One of the best therapies for some types of lymphoma and leukemia has been a drug called ibrutinib, made by AbbVie.

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Targeting tumours with novel radiopharmaceuticals

European Pharmaceutical Review

How do you perceive radiopharmaceuticals complementing existing cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy? There is great hope of this class of drug specifically to work in conjunction with immunotherapeutics, given the lack of toxicity of radiopharmaceuticals in general compared to most chemotherapies.

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Enhancing collaboration to optimise medication therapy in older adults with cancer: a position paper from SOFOG-SFPO

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

4,5 Polypharmacy – daily use of five or more drugs – is common in these patients and increases the risk of DRPs, which can result in adverse outcomes such as postoperative complications, chemotherapy toxicities and functional decline. 10,11 This can be due to side effects of chemotherapy or the addition of certain supportive care medications.

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Why are my toes numb?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Causes of neuropathy can also include autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, nutrient deficiencies, medication toxicity (such as chemotherapy), genetics, and age-related changes, says Dr. Machemehl.

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Amoxicillin for cough and cold symptoms: What experts say

The Checkup by Singlecare

Research published in The Lancet in 2013 found that amoxicillin offered little benefit for many respiratory tract infections and may even worsen the symptoms. Exceptions include people who have a compromised immune system, are taking steroids, or are in chemotherapy. It can be caused by bacteria or by a virus.

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10 benefits of acidophilus probiotics

The Checkup by Singlecare

In a 2013 analysis of 10 studies, researchers found that probiotics (including acidophilus) have a minimal impact on cold prevention but a noticeable effect on reducing the duration of a cold. “This aids in the prevention of viral infections such as the common cold and flu.

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Laurent Bonnac, PhD

Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. Antiviral chemistry & chemotherapy. 2013; 56(23):9403-14. 2013; 24(6):894-900. Rawson JM, Daly MB, Xie J, Clouser CL, Landman SR, Reilly CS, Bonnac Laurent , Kim B, Patterson SE, Mansky LM. 2016; 60(4):2318-25. Retrovirology.