Federal University of Sao Paulo
Administration of dexrazoxane during treatment with doxorubicin resulted in less cardiotoxicity
Published in Medical Imaging Week, December 31st, 2005
In a recent article published in the journal Pediatric Blood & Cancer, scientists in Brazil detailed a study conducted "to assess the late cardioprotective effect of dexrazoxane associated with doxorubicin during treatment of osteosarcoma by means of low-dose dobutamine stress echocardiography (LDDSE) in non-relapsed asymptomatic children and teenagers."
"The study population included 58 patients with osteosarcoma divided in three groups, with equivalent age range, gender proportion and body surface area. Group I (21 patients,...
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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2005-12-31)
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