research Repurposing of Various Current Medicines as Radioprotective Agents
Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
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research Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research Cutaneous and Ocular Late Complications of Sulfur Mustard in Iranian Veterans
Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.
research Topical Application of the Synthetic Triterpenoid RTA 408 Protects Mice from Radiation-Induced Dermatitis
RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
research Selenium or No Selenium: That Is the Question in Tumor Patients - A New Controversy
There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
research Perspectives in Head and Neck Medical Oncology
The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Expanding Research and Development of Novel Agents for the Treatment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
research Development of PEGylated Liposomes
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
research Does Active Form of Vitamin D3 Prevent Hair Follicles from Radiation Toxicity?
Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.
research Radiation-Induced Microvascular Injury as a Mechanism of Salivary Gland Hypofunction and Potential Target for Radioprotectors
Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomics Revealing the Therapeutic Mechanism of a Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 in Reducing Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia by Targeting Keratins and TGF-β/Smad3 Pathway
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
research Radioprotection of Lung Tissue by Soy Isoflavones
Soy isoflavones can protect lung tissue from radiation damage.