Temozolomide in Patients With Advanced Cancer

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Temozolomide (Temodar; Schering-Plough Research Institute, Kenilworth, NJ), an imidazotetrazine derivative, is a cytotoxic alkylating agent with anticancer activity in patients with recurrent and refractory high-grade glioma and metastatic melanoma.

Foods High in Vitamin B3

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Vitamin B3 is a water-soluble compound that contains nicotinamide and nicotinic acid, not to be confused with nicotine, which is found in tobacco. Niacin is another name for vitamin B3. You can find everyday sources of Vitamin B3 from all of the major food groups. Keep in mind, however, that some of

Side Effects of Nasacort

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Nasacort is the brand name for a nasal spray containing triamcinolone, an adrenocortical steroid. Physicians prescribe it to treat allergy symptoms of sneezing and stuffy or runny nose. Several side effects are possible.

Epsom Salt Uses

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Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral. Also called magnesium sulfate, Epsom salt has a wide variety of uses. Sold at pharmacies, gardening specialty shops and other stores, Epsom salt is composed of rock-like crystals and is relatively inexpensive. Use Epsom salt for health and beauty purposes

Side Effects of Claritin in Children

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Claritin is used to treat allergy symptoms and hives. Although it is a prescription-strength medication, it has been approved by the FDA for over-the-counter distribution and can be purchased without a prescription (except in Oregon). Claritin RediTabs are FDA approved for children who are at least

Safest Muscle-building Supplements

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The safest muscle-building supplements are concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals and amino acids naturally found in nourishing whole foods. It can be difficult, however, to satisfy optimal nutritional requirements without eating too many calories or spending too much time in the kitchen. Most f

Red Clover Medical Benefits

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Red clover flowers provide medicinal benefitsred clover image by Lee O'Dell from Fotolia.comThe wild perennial red clover is a weed to some, but others use its nutrient-rich flowers for both modern and traditional medicinal uses. Red clover, or trifolium pratense, is an all-natural,...

How Are Ultrasounds Used for Medicine?

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IntroductionUltrasound is energy produced from sound. The human range for frequency in sound is approximately 20 cycles per second or 20,000 Hz. At this level of frequency is where sonic range ends and ultrasonic range begins.ObstetricsUltrasounds used for medical purposes allow a look...

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: An Emerging Treatment Challenge

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Why can pain medicines sometimes worsen pain?

Survey of Carboplatin Dosing Strategies

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Are you overdosing carboplatin?

Statin-associated Cognitive Impairment

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Statins and cognitive changes… How real is the risk?

Dangerous Side Effects of Ritalin & Adderall

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Adderall and Ritalin are both prescription stimulant medications used primarily to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The illness can impair basic life functions by creating chronic problems with attention and impulsivity. However, there are potentially dangerous side effects ass

What Is the Difference Between Cyclosporine Modified & Neoral?

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Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive drug first discovered in 1972 and approved for use in the U.S. in 1983 under the brand name Sandimmune. The drug is given to patients in post-allogenic transplantation and to decrease or eliminate organ rejection. Neoral was released as an improved microemulsion v

Antifungal Pharmacoeconomics in Hematologic Cancer and HSCT

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Is antifungal therapy cost-effective for empirical treatment of invasive fungal infections?

How to Test Vitamins at Home By Dissolving in Water

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When we swallow a vitamin, it is delivered to our stomach, which breaks down food and pills gradually. Once that process is complete, the contents are delivered to the duodenum, which then delivers them to the small intestine. Here, the dissolved pills are absorbed into the body. However, if a pill

Side Effects of Guggul

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Guggul is a resin used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote blood vessel, joint and digestive health. It is now used as dietary supplement in the United States to lower cholesterol.

Information on Stevia Sweetener

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For diabetics who are looking for an alternative to table sugar and for natural-remedy enthusiasts with a sweet tooth, there is a new all-natural sweetener called stevia, which has no calories or additives.

Sortis Side Effects

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Sortis is a drug used to lower cholesterol in the blood. Like any medication, it carries with it a risk of potential side effects. While some side effects aren't harmful, some are serious, and must be addressed at once.

How to Switch From Effexor XR to Lamictal

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Effexor XR is a drug used in the treatment of anxiety or depression while Lamictal is used for bi-polar disorder as well as depression. Each person reacts differently to anti-depressent drugs and what works wonders for one, may not work at all for another. Doctors often have to try a myriad of drugs

Sassafras Side Effects

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Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty ImagesSassafras albidum, a deciduous tree native to eastern North America and eastern Asia, serves as an herbal remedy and cooking additive. The leaves of the sassafras tree aid in preparing teas and the bark as a spice in cooking. Medicinally, the roots and...