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Circadian rhythms can influence drugs effectiveness

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs effectiveness
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MIT study reveals circadian impact on drug metabolism in engineered livers

Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.

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3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread

MIT Associate Professor Lydia Bourouiba describes how her fluid dynamics research influenced new guidance from the World Health Organization, which will shape how health agencies respond to infectious diseases.

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New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that was formulated from data on just nine patients.

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New Closed-Loop System May Enhance Chemotherapy Efficacy

New Closed-Loop System May Enhance Chemotherapy Efficacy
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