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Differences Between HIV-Infected Men and Women inAntiretroviral Therapy Outcomes - Six African Countries,2004-2012

women  outcomes  men  differences  between  hivinfected  inantiretroviral  therapy  african  countries 

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CDC

Preventing Chronic Disease | Understanding and Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Nonpharmacologic Smoking Cessation Strategies Among Chinese and Vietnamese Smokers and Their Families - CDC

nicotine  disease  chronic  families  smoking  CDC  among  therapy  cessation  smokers  their  strategies  understanding  replacement  nonpharmacologic  chinese  vietnamese  smoking cessation  asian american  Preventing Chronic Disease 

Population-based studies have reported high rates of smoking prevalence among Chinese and Vietnamese American men. Although nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is effective, recommended, and accessible without prescription, these populations underuse NRT for smoking cessation. The aim of this study was to assess understanding and use of NRT and nonpharmacologic treatments among Chinese and Vietnamese American male smokers and their families.

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CDC

Update on Cases of Delayed Hemolysis After ParenteralArtesunate Therapy for Malaria - United States, 2008 and2013

states  update  therapy  malaria  cases  hemolysis  parenteralartesunate 

Magdalena M. Paczkowski, PhD1,2, Keren L. Landman, MD1,2, Paul M.

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NCI

Gerson Therapy (PDQ®)–Patient Version

therapy  patient  version  gerson  Gerson therapy 

Gerson therapy is a complex regimen that has been used to treat people with cancer and other diseases. It includes a strict diet, dietary supplements, and enemas. No results of laboratory or animal studies have been published in scientific journals. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

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NCI

Gerson Therapy (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version

health  therapy  version  professional  gerson  Gerson therapy 

Gerson therapy is advocated by its supporters as a method of treating cancer patients based on changes in diet and nutrient intake. No results of laboratory or animal studies have been published in scientific journals. Get detailed information about Gerson therapy in this summary for clinicians.

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NCI

Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment

cancer  treatment  therapy  chemotherapy  radiation  hyperthermia  Radiofrequency  ablation  thermal  7.3  thermotherapy 

A fact sheet that defines hyperthermia (treating tumors with heat) and its side effects.

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NCI

Blood-Forming Stem Cell Transplants

treatment  therapy  blood  cell  bone  stem  transplantation  marrow  peripheral  trials  HLA  BMT  7.41  transplant 

A fact sheet that explains the step-by-step procedures of two types of transplantations used with high-dose chemotherapy, including their risks and benefits.

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NCI

Targeted Cancer Therapies

cancer  treatment  therapy  therapies  angiogenesis  targeted  trials  7.49  antibody  apoptosis  immunotherapy  inhibitor  kinase  molecular  monoclonal  precision  Ras  signal  targets  VEGF 

A fact sheet that describes targeted cancer therapies, which are drugs that interfere with specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth and survival.

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NCI

Lasers in Cancer Treatment

cancer  treatment  therapy  colon  stomach  endometrial  photodynamic  lasers  Esophagus  laser  LITT  7.8 

A fact sheet that describes use of high-intensity light in cancer treatment, its advantages and disadvantages, and types of procedures that use it.

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NCI

Angiogenesis Inhibitors

treatment  therapy  blood  angiogenesis  inhibitors  trials  VEGF  vessel  7.42 

A fact sheet that describes cancer-fighting agents that block the growth of blood vessels that support tumor growth.

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NCI

Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cancer

cancer  risk  therapy  breast  ovarian  colon  endometrial  menopausal  hormone  menopause  HRT  3.76  WHI  hormonal 

A fact sheet about the results of research on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). Includes information about the effect of MHT on the body and benefits and risks of using menopausal hormones.

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NCI

Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer

cancer  treatment  therapy  lung  photodynamic  Esophagus  laser  photofrin  PDT  7.7  ECP  photopheresis 

A fact sheet that explains photodynamic therapy, how it is administered, and indications and side effects of treatment.

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NCI

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer

cancer  side effects  therapy  breast  ovarian  endocrine  hormone  adjuvant  neoadjuvant  ablation  inhibitor  hormonal  fulvestrant  7.51  anastrozole  anti  antidepressants  antiestrogen  aromatase  estrogen 

A fact sheet that describes types of hormone therapy, its role in preventing and treating breast cancer, and possible side effects.

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NCI

Biological Therapies for Cancer

cancer  treatment  vaccines  therapy  therapies  biological  immune system  immunotherapy  monoclonal  gene  interferons  interleukin-2  IL-2  antibodies  immunomodulating  7.2  bacillus Calmet-Guérin  cytokines  hematopoietic growth factors  oncolytic virus 

A fact sheet that provides an overview of how the immune system functions and describes the actions of biological therapies.

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NIH

Mind and Body Therapy for Fibromyalgia

body  therapy  mind  fibromyalgia 

Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder marked by widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with daily life.

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