Search Results for: Rti

Wermer syndrome

A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the parathyroid and pituitary glands and the pancreas. These tumors are … [Read more...]

adenosarcoma

A tumor that is a mixture of an adenoma (a tumor that starts in the gland-like cells of epithelial tissue) and a sarcoma (a tumor that starts in bone, … [Read more...]

AE-941

A substance made from shark cartilage that is being studied for its ability to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of … [Read more...]

pegylated irinotecan NKTR 102

A formulation of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-encapsulated irinotecan with antineoplastic activity. The prodrug irinotecan, a semisynthetic derivative of … [Read more...]

Neovastat

(Other name for: shark cartilage extract AE-941) … [Read more...]

ABI-007

A drug used to treat breast cancer that has spread or that has come back within 6 months after chemotherapy. It is also being studied in the treatment of newly … [Read more...]

prednisolone

A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. After cell surface receptor attachment and cell entry, prednisolone enters … [Read more...]

Zestril

A drug used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of side effects caused by some … [Read more...]

advanced practice nurse

A registered nurse who has additional education and training in how to diagnose and treat disease. Advanced practice nurses are … [Read more...]

promethazine hydrochloride

The hydrochloride salt form of promethazine, a phenothiazine derivative with antihistaminic, sedative and antiemetic properties. Promethazine hydrochloride … [Read more...]