21 citations,
August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
18 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
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January 2010 in “Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture” Some herbal medicines can interfere with chemotherapy, affecting treatment and causing side effects.
13 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
12 citations,
August 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Thallium exposure can cause serious health issues, including nerve damage and hair loss.
11 citations,
July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Surgical treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome can be effective using clinical tests without electrodiagnostics.
9 citations,
April 2010 in “Lung cancer” Combining gemcitabine with paclitaxel is more effective than with pemetrexed for advanced lung cancer.
7 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
6 citations,
June 2023 in “American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book” Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
6 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Compression therapy improved ankle movement, reduced leg swelling, and lessened pain in patients with venous leg ulcers.
April 2024 in “Journal of biomedical and pharmaceutical research” Nanoparticles offer significant benefits over traditional chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
September 1994 in “Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Several doctors received research grants, new workshops and conferences were announced, and new officers were elected.
Using a combination of AMD3100 and FK506 can speed up and improve wound healing in diabetic rats.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
13 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Neuroscience” Thallium poisoning can cause worsening nerve damage and vision loss without typical symptoms.
11 citations,
August 2023 in “Burns” Nerve growth factor helps improve healing time and scar quality in burn wounds.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
50 citations,
May 2019 in “Drugs” Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
13 citations,
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
2 citations,
June 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Taking alfuzosin and finasteride together caused temporary vision loss in a glaucoma patient, but switching to tamsulosin helped.