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side effects

noun as in adverse or unwanted secondary effect

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By analyzing changes in tumor mutations and monitoring cancer biomarkers in bodily fluids, these techniques can help oncologists know when to change tactics and slow the evolution of drug-resistant cells while minimizing toxic side effects.

That could lead to better ways to treat high blood pressure without unwanted side effects, the researchers hope.

The findings also present an opportunity to mitigate the side effects of drugs like entacapone.

Current anti-inflammatory treatments bring relief but often fall short, as patients can lose their response to these medications over time, suffer relapses, and experience significant side effects.

Meanwhile, mice have often been the first to be tested to see whether new drugs, including medications for sleep, work and what the side effects are.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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