Continous infusion therapy: for how long can a Huber needle be left in situ without being changed? Use of a non adherent silicone dressing (Mepitel) under the Huber needle in order to prevent sores in obese patients and in patients with a deep port-a-cath...
How we use hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy in the new era of systemic therapy? arterialchemotherapytreatmentThe research article by Li et al.demonstrated the clinical benefits of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(HAIC)(also known as transarterial infusion chemotherapy)with FOLFOX compared ...
In 2016 Amazon has integratedUber API to Amazon Echo, smart speakers connect to the voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant service Alexa. This integration enables Echo users to order an Uber by using simple commands as “Alexa, ask Uber to request a ride.” This way, Echo and Uber’s...
IV:40 mg IV slowly over 1 to 2 minutes; if a satisfactory response doesn't occur within one hour, may increase to 80 mg IV slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. Use:Adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema. IV administration of this drug is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired...
Biological therapy.Living material in the form of bacteria, vaccines, or antibodies are carefully introduced to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be used to: Shrink a tumor before radiation or surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) Destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery or radiation (adjuvant ...
backflow of blood (i.e., “Flashback”) from the veins, remove the tourniquet and completely advance the catheter and remove the needle altogether. Secure the catheter to the patient’s skin correctly and open the infusion line to start the therapy. It’sone of the best feelings in ...
KEYTRUDA is not chemotherapy or radiation therapy—it is an immunotherapy and it works with your immune system to help fight certain cancers. KEYTRUDA can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can...
From randomized trials to the clinic: is it time to implement individual lung-cancer screening in clinical practice? A multidisciplinary statement from Fre... Background: Despite advances in cancer therapy, mortality is still high except in early-stage tumors, and screening remains a challenge. The...
B-cell therapy costs can be high. Find out what to expect, and where to turn if you need help paying for B-cell therapy for MS.
How does ketamine infusion therapy work?Ah, welcome to both the most frustrating and fascinating part about neuropharmacology. “I think people would be surprised at how many drugs we truly don’t understand the mechanism of action,” as Lisa Monteggia, professor of pharmacology and director of ...