FDA approves olanzapine, a once-monthly subcutaneous injection for adults with schizophrenia, boosting symptom control while reducing monitoring needs and highlighting weight risks.
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Relief for Nausea of Chemotherapy
To reduce the terrible nausea andvomiting associated with chemotherapy,have patients drink club soda withlemon or lime an hour before mealtime.
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To reduce the terrible nausea andvomiting associated with chemotherapy,have patients drink club soda withlemon or lime an hour before mealtime.Instruct them not to substitutetonic water or 7-Up: because of theirsweetness, these do not have thesame antiemetic effect.-- Emily Wing Rogers, PA-C
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