Bisphosphonates in Clinical Oncology: The Development of Pamidronate (Recent Results in Cancer Research) [Hardcover]

Beat Th�rlimann (Author)

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ISBN-10: 3540636897 | ISBN-13: 978-3540636892 | Publication Date: December 28, 1998 | Edition: 1

This book provides a clinically oriented overview on the patho-physiological background and the use of bisphosphonates in oncology. The clinical development of pamidronate to treat tumor-induced hypercalcemia and malignant osteolytic bone disease is demonstrated, as well as the results of pivotal studies. New important findings on how to best use pamidronate in certain indications are given and put in perspective. The author discusses patient management guidelines as well as pharmaco-economic aspects important for the readers.

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Hardcover: 113 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 28, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540636897
ISBN-13: 978-3540636892
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,713,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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