Sentences with phrase «term side effects of the treatment»

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And perhaps the most disturbing is that the long - term side effects of such treatments are unknown.

Both treatment schedules were similar in terms of controlling cancer, but doctors reported slightly more mild side effects in patients getting the shorter radiation schedule.

The long - term side effects of HIV drug treatment, such as increased cholesterol and heart disease, that crop up after 10 or 15 years will still occur.

«Our study suggests that in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation is an effective alternative treatment that can help patients avoid or discontinue this drug to reduce the risk of these long - term side effects.»

The recommendations aim to reduce unnecessary treatment for prostate cancer and potential long - term side effects from it, according to the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center member who first - authored the report.

Current treatment strategies (most often long - term steroid use) are plagued by difficult side effects and fail to target an underlying source of the disease.

This group is especially interested in receiving information on cancer screening, the long - term side effects of cancer and treatment, and how to live a healthy lifestyle (e.g. diet and physical activity).

«Unfortunately, more research is still needed, as the current treatments have substantial risk of side effects, and few studies have been done on the long - term effects of these drugs.»

«However, while these encouraging results in mice mean that the zinc finger looks like a good candidate to take forward to human trials, we still need to do a lot of work first to answer important questions around the safety of the intervention, whether repeat treatments are effective, whether there might be longer - term side effects, and whether we can extend and increase the benefits beyond six months.

«It's been known that long - term daily treatment with prednisone also has the side effect of causing muscle wasting in many people,» McNally said.

All experts interviewed for this article see medical cannabis as a potentially viable treatment option for chronic pain, but many also worry about rushing ahead without a better understanding of the long - term effects of marijuana — which carries its own risks of substance abuse and unwanted side effects.

Steroids have been effective at suppressing inflammation, but if used for long - term treatment they can cause serious side effects such as increased risk of infections, liver damage, fluid retention, increased blood pressure, weight gain, easy bruising and slower wound healing.

Researchers found that shorter course of radiation therapy may provide lesser side effects for early stage breast cancer patients compared to the long - term treatments.

In patients who are cured, the long term side - effects of the chemotherapy and immune suppression treatment as well as any graft versus host disease.

Because of the early stage of the trials, more work is needed to see «if the vaccines are better than existing treatments, if they improve survival, and what their long - term side effects could be.»

deCODE's pharmacogenomic research is particularly vital in the near term because glucocorticoids, which represent one of the most widely - used and powerful treatments for asthma, can also have severe side - effects, particularly in children.

Potential long - term or late side effects of cancer treatment, bone marrow / stem cell transplant, symptoms and treatments

This constitutes a major cause of long - term sick leave and forced early retirement, placing a great financial burden on both individuals and healthcare systems.Despite extensive research programmes by biopharmaceutical companies and academia, there remains a need for treatments that are more effective and with fewer side - effects.

Although some treatments such as Accutane ™ may offer success, there is a price in terms of serious adverse side effects.

Previously on this website we've demolished the storied reputation of the topical treatment benzoyl peroxide, calling it a side effect producing, useless in the long term, fallout spreading weapon of excessive destruction.

Parents concerned about the side effects and long - term use of conventional medications are increasingly seeking alternatives to pharmacologic treatment.

If you are found to have a true vitamin or mineral deficiency that's diagnosed by a doctor, have a medical condition that requires supplementation, or can use a supplement to help manage side effects during cancer treatment as monitored by your physician (start with my intro to supplements post if you haven't already) you may ask yourself where to start in terms of a good quality supplement.

New radiation technologies and techniques have revolutionized treatment of brain cancers (including pituitary tumors that cause feline acromegaly), allowing for a non-invasive approach to treatment that has few, if any, short term side effects.

Baseline laboratory work and frequent rechecks with laboratory tests are important to monitor efficacy, side effects, and outcome of long - term treatment with this new therapy.

«The approval of APOQUEL is encouraging because it will provide both veterinarians and pet owners with a treatment that reduces itch within hours and provides long term relief of itching and inflammation for dogs without the side effects of steroids.»

«Previously available treatments have helped with the management of allergic skin disease in dogs, but an unmet need still exists for a treatment that works rapidly and effectively with minimal short - and long - term side effects,» said Douglas DeBoer, DVM, DACVD, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, an expert in veterinary dermatology and allergy.

All of these treatments, if used long - term, can have side effects that potentially harm your dog.

As with most flea control treatments, your cat's health may be affected by the possibility of overdose of d - limonene or your cat may experience possible side effects from long - term use.

The prognosis for ACH has improved with the addition of decoquinate as a treatment, however, this will require long term medication and you should discuss any potential side effects with your veterinarian.

New radiation technologies and techniques have revolutionized treatment of heart base tumors, allowing for a non-invasive approach to treatment, that has few (if any) short term side effects (such as a transient cough).

Treatment methods include long term use of medications to control thyroid hormone levels, this approach, while effective, has side effects.

To reduce the risk of long - term side effects, owners should take their dogs for quarterly exams by a veterinarian to re-evaluate the dog's condition and explore alternative treatments, recommends VCA Animal Hospitals.

Potential benefits of stereotactic radiation therapy include fewer visits to the hospital for radiation treatments, fewer anesthetic events, and a lower risk of short - term side effects.

Both patents disclosed data demonstrating efficacy in the short term; yet neither disclosed experimental evidence to support the construed promises of improved efficacy and reduced side effects in the long - term treatment of these chronic conditions.

«not merely an ability to understand the nature of the proposed treatment... but a full understanding and appreciation of the consequences both of the treatment in terms of intended and possible side effects and... the anticipated consequences of a failure to treat.»