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Chemotherapy: Side Effect and ManagementBy Harvinder Kaur
Abstract: Cytotoxic drugs are therapeutic agents intended for but not constrained to, the treatment of cancer. These drugs are kenned to be highly toxic to cells, mainly through their action on cell reproduction. Cytotoxic drugs are increasingly being utilized in a variety of health care settings, laboratories and veterinary clinics for the treatment of cancer and other medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis are autoimmune disorders. Cytotoxic drugs are …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–40 Read article →
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Knowledge and Skill of Staff Nurses Regarding Breast Cancer and Breast Self-ExaminationBy Harvinder Kaur, Kalapana Mandal
Abstract: Breast cancer comprises about 25% of all female cancers. Its incidence is rising constantly, also among younger women. Every 15 min, three breast cancer cases are diagnosed and one woman dies of this disease. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in the age group of 40–44 years and the incidence increases significantly after 50. This experimental pre-test post-test control group design aims to evaluate the effectiveness …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article →
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Clinical Depression (Facts and Statistics): A Short PaperBy Harvinder Kaur
Abstract: Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes phrenic anguish and impacts on people’s competency to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends and the facility to earn a living. At worst, despondence can lead to suicide, now the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.Yet, dejection can be obviated and treated. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article →