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RNAi agent RG6346 shows promise for treatment of chronic HBV infection
RNAi agent RG6346 shows promise for treatment of chronic HBV infection
17 Nov 2023
Topical diclofenac prevents HFS in capecitabine-treated cancer patients
Topical diclofenac prevents HFS in capecitabine-treated cancer patients
15 Nov 2023 byStephen Padilla

Patients with breast or gastrointestinal (GI) cancer who are being treated with capecitabine monotherapy may benefit from using topical diclofenac gel to prevent or reduce the incidence of hand-foot syndrome (HFS), a common side effect of some chemotherapy drugs, reports a recent study presented at ESMO 2023.

Topical diclofenac prevents HFS in capecitabine-treated cancer patients
15 Nov 2023