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Is Imatinib Protective Against to Osteoporosis? - A Comparative Study in Terms of Bone Densitometry on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients and Healthy Volunteers

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.447
Synopsis: 
Previous studies have shown that imatinib affects bone metabolism in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients. We aimed in this study to investigate whether the inhibition of tyrosine kinase is a new potential target against osteoporosis which is an important issue for public health.

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Accepted: 
08 Sep, 2015
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e-Published: 12 Feb, 2016

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Five Year Follow-up of Patients Treated with Imatinib Mesylate for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in Trinidad and Tobago

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298–302
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The delivery of quality pharmacy services is thought to be important by virtue of its influence on patient’s satisfaction and hence better patient compliance/adherence. This study explores the relationship between patient’s satisfaction with pharmacy services and control of selected chronic diseases. General Hospital is presented. Efficacy, safety and tolerability seem comparable to that reported in developed countries.

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Objective: Data on the use of Imatinib (IM) in developing countries remain limited. A retrospective study was done to assess the efficacy and toxicity of IM in treating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in Trinidad and Tobago.

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014
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