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·September 2, 2022·5 min read

Unlocking the Mystery of ”Chemo Brain”

Researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind cognitive deficits and brain fog associated with chemotherapy, and identified a current FDA-approved drug for multiple sclerosis that can help reduce chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairments.

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·May 22, 2016·5 min read

Key Mutations May Worsen Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy Drug

A new study reports the chemotherapy drug cisplatin can kill sensory cells in the inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss.

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·June 4, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Move Small Molecule Drugs Through Blood Brain Barrier

A new synthetic peptide has the potential to deliver medications through the blood brain barrier.

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·September 17, 2013·4 min read

Mental Fog with Tamoxifen is Real, Scientists Find Possible Antidote

Researchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.