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Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy last longer than others, and patient feedback can help improve care.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and inhaled budesonide.
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December 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Nanoparticle systems make cancer treatment less toxic.
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Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
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