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Amifostine Lowers Risk of Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss in Children
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Title Amifostine Lowers Risk of Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss in Children
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579632?src=rss
Description A cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy, amifostine, reduces the likelihood of ototoxicity in children undergoing cisplatin therapy for medulloblastoma, according to a study by U.S. and Australian researchers reported in the August 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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Date Aug 28, 2008
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