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Treatment shows strong potential for ALK-driven neuroblastoma

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the Phase I New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) trial, researchers found that lorlatinib given alone or in combination with chemotherapy was safe and tolerable in patients with relapsed/refractory anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-driven neuroblastoma. In 2008, the ALK gene was found to hold a key role in the disease.

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Targeting ovarian cancer with a novel antibody therapeutic

European Pharmaceutical Review

This authorisation of the antibody drug conjugate Elahere provides a much needed clinically meaningful option for women living with this type of ovarian cancer, whose disease returns because they develop resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy regimens. 2008; 28(6A):35673572. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2022; 32(6). Anticancer Res.

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Cold Sore

RX Note

Patients on chemotherapy, oral corticosteroids or drugs for HIV May be susceptible to more severe infection. Cold sores located in the mouth or close to the eye Outside scope of community pharmacy. Lesions that spread away from the lips and onto the face Impetigo more likely.

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Country focus: China & APAC’s growing medical needs bring opportunities and challenges

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Chemotherapy still accounted for 72.6% Chemotherapy still plays a significant role in oncology treatment, accounting for 72.6% While all of the top ten best-selling oncology drugs in the US in 2019 were innovative therapies, four out of the top ten best-selling oncology drugs in China were for conventional chemotherapy. “In

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Takeda farms out cancer drug alisertib to Puma Biotech

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billion buyout of Millennium Pharma way back in 2008 – but those were dashed in 2015 when the drug failed to move the needle in a trial involving patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). Takeda is also in line for just over $287 million in potential milestone payments, plus royalties on net sales if it reaches the market.

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First-year students as instructors: who’s teaching whom? 

Pulses

Additionally, I developed a nonsterile compounding formulation for lidocaine popsicles to pair with the hazardous sterile chemotherapy for the oncology week. Peer-Led Team Learning: 2008 James Flack Norris Award Address. Peer teaching as an educational tool in Pharmacy schools; fruitful or futile. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. J Chem Educ.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea: Pathophysiology, Current and Emerging Treatments. Published 2008 Oct 21.