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Valaciclovir, also spelled valacyclovir, is an antiviral medication used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles). [2] It is also used to prevent cytomegalovirus following a kidney transplant in high risk cases. [2]
Prevention of herpes viruses in immunocompromised people (such as people undergoing cancer chemotherapy) [17] It has not been found to be effective against Epstein–Barr virus and its associated infectious mononucleosis. [18] Aciclovir risks causing resistance to antiviral agents, and in 1% to 10% of cases can cause unpleasant side effects. [19]
Three FDA-approved antiviral medications have clinical benefits in controlling the signs and symptoms of genital herpes when used for first clinical symptoms and recurrent episodes or when used as daily suppressive therapy. [20] These medications are acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir and have been shown to be safe with long-term use.
The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is one of the oldest NCI-designated cancer centers in the United States, having first been designated in 1973. [3] The main location of the Mayo Clinic is in Rochester, MN. Campuses in Arizona and Florida opened later and became part of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in 2003. [4] [5]
Mayo Clinic Health System's Eau Claire hospital was ranked number 6 in the state of Wisconsin in 2020, and 4th in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report. [43] In 2021 and 2022, the health system's Albert Lea-Austin hospital, and La Crosse hospital were included in Newsweek 's list of top U.S. hospitals.
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer.A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. [1]
(Reuters) -GSK said on Monday that its blood cancer drug Blenrep had reached a key goal in a late-stage trial, as the British drugmaker looks to bolster its oncology business after a series of ...
Childhood cancer is cancer in a child. About 80% of childhood cancer cases in high-income countries can be successfully treated via modern medical treatments and optimal patient care. [2] [3] However, only about 10% of children diagnosed with cancer reside in high-income countries where the necessary treatments and care is available.