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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

Because of its aggressive nature, MCL is typically treated with combination chemotherapy at diagnosis. For this application, the FDA collaborated with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, Health Canada, and Switzerland’s Swissmedic.

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Investigating the Pharmacist’s Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Patients With Cancer

Pharmacy Times

After learning of his diagnosis, our relationship shifted from small talk at school events to detailed discussions in an infusion center setting about chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trials, alternative medicines, and anticipated adverse effects. 5 To me, the highlights of this study go beyond the results themselves.

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What You Need to Know as a Breastfeeding Hashi’s Mama

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In fact, I skipped the breastfeeding class offered at my hospital to buy a second car with my hubby (we only had one car prior to starting a family). It is associated with better gastrointestinal adaptation, better infant sleep, less crying, and a reduced pain reaction (to routine hospital procedures). [3] I need to feed this baby!”

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Real-World Data Suggests Cannabis Use is Associated With Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Pharmacy Times

1 Scientific evidence between January 1, 2016, and January 31, 2023, was included in the study. This was assessed by analyzing real-world pharmacoepidemiological data and conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis to further quantify this risk. Subscribe Now!

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J&J eyes prostate cancer label expansion for Akeega

Pharmaceutical Technology

Find out more J&J’s drug is an option for patients where medical or surgical treatment to lower testosterone levels has not worked, and in those who have BRCA 1/2 mutations – a subset of homologous recombination repair (HRR) mutations – in whom chemotherapy is not indicated. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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‘What a gift to give’: For a woman struggling with infertility, a sister’s unexpected offer of surrogacy brings new hope

STAT

She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed the then 29-year-old with a brain tumor. After the brain tumor diagnosis in 2016, Gatton would undergo two brain surgeries, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, followed by an embryo transfer that failed.

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2022 IDstewardship Year End Review

IDStewardship

As someone who enjoys the simplicity of Sesame Street and the complexity of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, this one was near and dear to my heart as well as a long time coming. Antimicrobial Stewardship in the United kingdom: Perspective From A Pharmacist At A Bone & Joint Hospital. November 2016 – @ASP_chat started on Twitter.