Temozolomide for refractory anaplastic astrocytoma
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The FDA has approved the drug temozolomide for the treatment of a type of brain tumor called anaplastic astrocytoma. Sold under the trade name Temodar, it can also be used to treat glioblastoma multiforme. The drug is related to dacarbazine and it disrupts DNA replication. Not all patients benefit and long-term studies are needed to determine if the drug improves survival. Side effects include low immune cell counts, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation and headache.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1999
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Frank Launder
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Frank Launder, the British filmmaker best known for his comic films, died at age 89 in Feb 1997. Launder's works were more popular in the UK than abroad. Launder broke into the movie industry as a caption writer for silent films, and he subsequently served as a screenwriter under Alfred Hitchcock's direction.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Clubs,
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A location-based listing of gem, mineral and fossil clubs is presented. Some of the US-based clubs are Desoto Gem and Mineral Club, Ajo Gem and Mineral Society, Spring River Gem and Mineral Club and Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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