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Modafinil for the treatment of fatigue in lung cancer: results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial.

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OBJECTIVE Fatigue is a distressing symptom occurring in more than 60% of patients with cancer. The CNS stimulants modafinil and methylphenidate are recommended for the treatment of cancer-related fatigue, despite a limited evidence base. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of

Neurocognitive impairment in children treated for cancer: how do we measure cognitive outcomes?

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As the number of childhood cancer survivors grows, more attention on the identification and management of late effects, such as neurocognitive decline, is needed. This study, investigating treatment with central nervous system (CNS) stimulants for cognitive changes related to pediatric cancer

Pharmacologic management of cognitive impairment induced by cancer therapy.

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Cognitive dysfunction is a challenging adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy that has limited treatment options. Clinical trials for proposed pharmacotherapeutic interventions to help manage these cognitive symptoms have had conflicting results and no standard of care has yet been

A phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective randomized clinical trial of d-threo-methylphenidate HCl in brain tumor patients receiving radiation therapy.

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OBJECTIVE The quality of life (QOL) and neurocognitive function of patients with brain tumors are negatively affected by the symptoms of their disease and brain radiation therapy (RT). We assessed the effect of prophylactic d-threo-methylphenidate HCl (d-MPH), a central nervous system (CNS)

Prior stimulation of the endocannabinoid system prevents methamphetamine-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity in the striatum through activation of CB2 receptors.

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Methamphetamine toxicity is associated with cell death and loss of dopamine neuron terminals in the striatum similar to what is found in some neurodegenerative diseases. Conversely, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been suggested to be neuroprotective in the brain, and new pharmacological tools

The use of stimulant medications for non-core aspects of ADHD and in other disorders.

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Psychostimulants play a central role in the management of ADHD. Here we review the evidence pertaining to the use of methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and related amphetamine salts, the prodrug lisdexamfetamine and modafinil for the management of comorbid ADHD and non-ADHD indications. There is a

Phytonutrients as therapeutic agents.

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Nutrients present in various foods plays an important role in maintaining the normal functions of the human body. The major nutrients present in foods include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Besides these, there are some bioactive food components known as "phytonutrients"

Influence of drugs on macromolecular synthesis during cell synchronization.

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A cell culture system has been used to examine the effect of various pharmacologic agents on DNA synthesis with the hope of utilizing this system for the evaluation of drugs at the cellular level. Glucocorticoids have been shown to have a differential effect on growth dependent on the cell type

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