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Mitoxantrone/prednisone ameliorates symptoms in hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) but has no effect on survival. Docetaxel (Taxotere)/estramustine improves response but with significant toxicity. We reasoned that a sequential administration of the two regimens could be a viable
We have treated 48 cases of onychomycosis (of which 37 were caused by dermatophytes, 10 by yeasts and one by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis) with 200 mg ketoconazole daily. We obtained recovery in 65 p. 100 of the cases of onyxis caused by dermatophytes and in 80 p. 100 of the cases of onychomycosis due
Docetaxel (Taxotere; Rhône-Poulenc Rorer, Antony, France) has demonstrated significant activity in five phase II studies as first-line chemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Overall response rates range from 55.3% to 67.7%, with responses seen at all sites of disease, including
Valproic acid is an effective, frequently used anticonvulsant drug. Typical adverse effects include weight gain, hair loss, and nausea. Hyperpigmentation, onycholysis, and onychomadesis are nail changes that can be seen after valproic acid use. Changes occur at the distal and proximal portions of
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