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STAT+: Study points to new ‘king on the block’ for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

STAT

When it hit the market in 2013, the drug revolutionized the treatment of these cancers and represented a major step forward from chemotherapy and some other drugs at the time. NEW ORLEANS – One of the best therapies for some types of lymphoma and leukemia has been a drug called ibrutinib, made by AbbVie.

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Targeting tumours with novel radiopharmaceuticals

European Pharmaceutical Review

How do you perceive radiopharmaceuticals complementing existing cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy? There is great hope of this class of drug specifically to work in conjunction with immunotherapeutics, given the lack of toxicity of radiopharmaceuticals in general compared to most chemotherapies.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In one study done in 2013, patients with autoimmune thyroiditis were split into two groups, with one group being treated with 600 milligrams of myo-inositol and 83 mcg of selenium (selenomethionine) per day for six months, and the other being treated with just selenium. doi:10.1155/2013/424163. 2013 Feb;17(4):537-40.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

RX Note

You may also refresh knowledge of clinical pharmacokinetics , total parenteral nutrition or chemotherapy before entering the relevant rotations. You should be at least familiar with insulin and inhalers counselling before entering ward, inpatient or outpatient. What to do if I did not know the answer to questions from patients or doctors?

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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

PharmaShots

Company: Supernus Pharmaceuticals Generic Name: Topiramate First Approval Date: Aug 16, 2013 Patent Expiration: Jan 2023 2022 Sales: $261.2M It is the only drug in its class of chemotherapy and is developed from the natural substance found in a sea sponge. Currently, the drug is not accessible in generic form.

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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 December 2013.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In one study done in 2013, patients with autoimmune thyroiditis were split into two groups, with one group being treated with 600 mg of myo-inositol and 83 mcg of selenium (selenomethionine) per day for 6 months, and the other being treated with just 83 mcg of selenium. doi:10.1155/2013/424163. doi:10.1155/2013/424163.

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