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March 2017

Drugs Widely Used in Cancer Therapy Increase Toxicity of Chemotherapy in Mice

By Featured, Health and Wellness, Media Advisory
Commonly used cancer drugs known to increase blood sugar appeared to also increase chemotherapy-related cell damage in mice, raising possible risks for cancer patients taking similar drug combinations; fasting or glucose reduction reversed the increase in toxicity. Continue Reading Drugs Widely Used in Cancer Therapy Increase Toxicity of Chemotherapy in…
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‘Pre-Hospice’ helps more stay at home near end of life (KPCC)

By In the News

KPCC-FM (in a Kaiser Health News story) highlighted research by Susan Enguídanos of the USC Leonard Davis School on the positive impact palliative care can have on reducing the number of hospitalizations for older adults. The story noted Enguídanos recently received a $5 million grant in partnership with Blue Shield of California to continue to study the impact of outpatient care on hospitalization rates. “The climate has changed for palliative care,” said Enguídanos.

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