Supportive Cryotherapy: A Review From Head to Toe

    November 2013 in “ Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ”
    Kunal C. Kadakia, Shaina A Rozell, Anish A. Butala, Charles L. Loprinzi
    Studysummary This narrative review evaluates evidence that regional hypothermia can reduce oral, hair, eye, and nail complications from chemotherapy, but highlights the need for more research to address study limitations.
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