One of the hallmarks of cancer is an altered lipid metabolism. Lipids are highly complex molecules that play important roles as a structural component of membrane walls as well as acting as a source of energy and as signaling molecules….
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Erbitux
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ERBITUX® cetuximab (rmc) CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about ERBITUX. It does not contain all the available information….
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APO-Olmesartan HCTZ
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. APO-OLMESARTAN HCTZ TABLETS Olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about olmesartan/HCTZ. It does not contain…
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Why are Cancer Cell Lines Useful?
How are cancer cell lines used in research? Image Credit: Jovan Vitanovski/Shutterstock.com Cell lines derived from cancer cells are frequently used in research, including use as a model to understand cancer and to identify potential new treatments. These cell lines,…
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Azacitidine-Teva
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. AZACITIDINE-TEVA® V1.0 08072019 Powder for Injection (azacitidine 100 mg) Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Azacitidine-Teva. It does…
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Brenzys
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. BRENZYS® Solution for Injection (pre-filled syringe); Solution for Injection (Auto-injector) Each syringe or auto-injector contains etanercept 50 mg Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This…
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Methoblastin PFS
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. METHOBLASTIN® PFS methotrexate (meth-o-TREX-ate) Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about METHOBLASTIN® PFS. It does not contain all the…
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APO-Amisulpride
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. APO-AMISULPRIDE Amisulpride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about amisulpride. It does not contain all the available information. It…
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Potential combined drug therapy for lung cancer
Most lung cancers are of a type called non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). This type of cancer is relatively insensitive to chemotherapy, so NSCLC therapies are usually based on drug treatment. Alectinib is a drug commonly used for treating patients with…
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Does aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk in older adults? It depends on when they start.
Regular aspirin use has clear benefits in reducing colorectal cancer incidence among middle-aged adults, but also comes with some risk, such as gastrointestinal bleeding. And when should adults start taking regular aspirin and for how long? There is substantial evidence…
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