Abstract:Questions relating to drug use, dosing, and related issues in oncology are presented in this regular feature.
IntroductionNeoplastic diseases account for approximately 13% of the annual incidence of pleural effusions, and 75% of these effusions are secondary to malignancies of the lungs and breast or lymphoma. 1 The most common pathogenic mechanisms that produce malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are (1) pleural metastasis resulting in increased membrane permeability beyond the capacity of lymphatic drainage, (… Show more
I am about to undertake some research into the use of talcum powder in skin care and wonder what the research evidence is. I understand that talcum powder can clog when applied to moist skin, causing irritation.
I am about to undertake some research into the use of talcum powder in skin care and wonder what the research evidence is. I understand that talcum powder can clog when applied to moist skin, causing irritation.
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