CMAJExperts question timing of vaccination against shinglesCMAJAge decreases natural immunity to the zoster virus, as do immunosuppressive drugs. When the virus returns, it does so as shingles, a painful rash often accompanied by severe discomfort even…
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New islet protocol overcomes Australia’s vastness
Endocrinology Update The new protocol also uses a novel combination of chemicals to suppress the immune system’s response to the transplanted islets – a combination of antithymocyte globulin with tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil. The Edmonton uses a combination of … |
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Sunlight linked to drug’s effectiveness
PakTribune.com A more detailed analysis showed that the concentrations of drugs such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, which are used to prevent rejection following transplantation, vary throughout the year in a manner that closely reflects changes in the level of vitamin … |
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Sunlight linked to drug’s effectiveness
International News Network A more detailed analysis showed that the concentrations of drugs such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, which are used to prevent rejection following transplantation, vary throughout the year in a manner that closely reflects changes in the level of vitamin … |
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Addition of bevacizumab to temozolomide, radiation improved outcomes in …
Healio Among patients defined as off corticosteroids at baseline (less than 2 mg), the time to initiation of corticosteroids was significantly longer with bevacizumab than placebo (12.3 months vs. 3.7 months; HR=0.71; 95% CI 0.57–0.88). For more information: … |
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Το everolimus καθυστερεί την ανάπτυξη του καρκίνου του μαστού
In.gr Στην μελέτη BOLERO-3 χρησιμοποιήθηκε ένα θεραπευτικό σχήμα με everolimus, σε γυναίκες με HER2 θετικό καρκίνο μαστού (θετικό στον υποδοχέα-2 του ανθρώπινου επιδερμικού αυξητικού παράγοντα) προχωρημένου σταδίου που είχαν λάβει προηγουμένως … |
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How often should asthma be assessed?
Clinical Advisor Treatment options include oral corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, cromolyn sodium (Intal) or nedocromil, long-acting ß2-agonists, leukotriene modifiers, and theophylline. Specific choice depends on the severity of the individual’s symptoms, his … |
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ASCO: Afinitor Quells Herceptin Resistance
MedPage Today In the BOLERO-3 trial, everolimus (Afinitor) significantly extended the time before relapse in patients resistant to trastuzumab (Herceptin), reported Ruth O’Regan, MD, of Emory University in Atlanta. There were also fewer deaths among women treated … |
Relief for Itchy PetsHuffington PostIf your pet is severely itchy and uncomfortable, in some instances, I will prescribe immuno-modulating drugs, like oral steroids or modified cyclosporine. A steroid, like prednisolone, can be given orally once or twi…
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Το Everolimus καθυστερεί σημαντικά την ανάπτυξη του όγκου στον καρκίνο μαστού
iatronet.gr Στις 2 Ιουνίου 2013, τα αποτελέσματα της κλινικής μελέτης Φάσης ΙΙΙ στον καρκίνο μαστού προχωρημένου σταδίου, BOLERO-3, της εταιρείας Novartis παρουσιάστηκαν στο 49ο Ετήσιο Συνέδριο της Αμερικανικής Εταιρείας Κλινικής Ογκολογίας (ASCO). |