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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” This study identified specific profiles and courses of adverse events associated with boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer, suggesting differences based on the beam incidence site.
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September 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that combining bendamustine with tucidinostat may improve survival in patients with relapsed or refractory adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, highlighting its potential for clinical investigation.
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
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November 2024 in “Neuro-Oncology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of life-threatening aplastic anemia in a 65-year-old woman treated with temozolomide for glioblastoma multiforme, emphasizing the need for more frequent blood monitoring to detect severe bone marrow suppression early.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This communication reports previously unreported side effects, severe bullous dermatosis and onycholysis, in three patients undergoing high-dose methotrexate and leucovorin calcium therapy, impacting their chemotherapy schedules.
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December 2021 in “Fundamental Research” This study found that (-)-blebbistatin significantly inhibited liver fibrosis in mouse models by reducing tissue stiffness and myofibroblast activation, indicating potential for developing broad-spectrum antifibrotic drugs.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cancer” In this phase II clinical study, combining anlotinib with standard platinum-based chemotherapy showed promising outcomes and prognosis in treating extensive small-cell lung cancer, with high disease control and response rates.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, researchers described a 48-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed a fungus ball (aspergilloma) within a tuberculosis cavity, a complication rarely reported in such patients, emphasizing the role of CT scans in diagnosis and the potential need for surgical intervention.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that therapeutic isolated limb perfusion with melphalan for in-transit melanoma metastases resulted in a high response rate but was associated with some systemic toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, and transient bone marrow depression.
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April 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case report, two cats with asthma developed localized skin lesions associated with inhalant glucocorticoid use, which resolved after adjusting treatment and administering milbemycin.
July 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found therapeutic isolated limb perfusion with melphalan to be effective for in-transit melanoma metastases on a limb, with a high response rate and transient systemic toxicity.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
October 2023 in “CHEST Journal” This case report illustrates that diffuse alveolar hemorrhage can be a serious initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by progressive dyspnea, hemoglobin decrease, and respiratory symptoms.
March 2018 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This study found that while the carboplatin-paclitaxel regimen for advanced lung cancer is more affordable than newer treatments and maintains a good performance status, it significantly increases risks of alopecia and peripheral neuropathy.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining hair transplantation with platelet-rich plasma led to significantly better outcomes, such as reduced hair loss area and increased hair regeneration, compared to hair transplantation alone in patients with androgenic alopecia.
This article reviews the history and dermatologic side effects of alkylating agents used in chemotherapy, noting that some agents like chlorambucil can cause recurrent symptoms upon rechallenge, whereas others are tolerated.
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May 2013 in “Familial cancer” This article discusses the pulmonary manifestations of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, noting diagnostic challenges in differentiating it from other lung conditions, and underlines the need for further research on folliculin's role in cyst formation.
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January 2021 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” In this study, sirolimus treatment reduced the size of venous malformations and improved anemia, transfusion dependence, and quality of life in patients with blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome, though mild adverse effects were reported.
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February 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes the first instance of classical lichen planopilaris with atrophic lichenoid plaques developing in a Blaschko-linear pattern due to imatinib treatment in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia.
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December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights that direct drug delivery to the lungs for treating lung cancer may offer more precise targeting while reducing side effects compared to traditional methods.
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March 2018 in “Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine” This article reviews the potential of inhalation therapy to restore pulmonary elastin fibers in COPD patients and highlights the need for studies to test its feasibility; it reports no new research findings.
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January 1977 in “Acta Haematologica” This study found that the PVP protocol, combining Peptichemio, vincristine, and 6-methylprednisolone, resulted in remission for diffuse non-Hodgkin's lymphomas with moderate side effects.
February 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study described a rare case of bullous pemphigoid presenting as cicatricial alopecia in a Hispanic female, successfully treated with a combination of oral methotrexate and topical steroids.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined dermoscopic features in African-American women with different types of alopecia and found that a perifollicular pink blush, potentially indicating inflammation, was common, particularly resolved with anti-inflammatory treatment, suggesting dermoscopy could aid in management.
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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” This review suggests that bendamustine, alone or in combination, shows effectiveness in treating indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with recent studies highlighting its benefits especially in combination therapies, while balancing efficacy with a favorable toxicity profile.
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” In this mouse study, applying a vasoconstrictor before chemotherapy did not create a leukemia sanctuary or significantly impact survival outcomes, suggesting it may not interfere with leukemia treatment.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that an adjusted dosing regimen of oral betamethasone led to complete hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia totalis, without observed side effects.
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January 2023 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” This case report identified drug-induced lung disease caused by minoxidil in a patient initially misdiagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, stressing the need for accurate medication history.