Revista médica de Chile
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Musculoskeletal tumors are uncommon. However, the true burden of all bone and soft tissue tumors of extremities is underestimated. ⋯ Therefore, an adequate clinical and radiological assessment, along with the awareness and application of simple guidelines for referral to a specialized center, are of utmost importance. These are critical steps for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas, improving their prognosis.
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Prostate cancer is the tumor with the highest incidence among men and one of Chile's leading causes of death. ⋯ Prostate cancer mortality in Chile has decreased significantly during the last two decades, like that observed in developed nations.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2022
[Off-label use of mycophenolate mofetil in immune-mediated diseases].
Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a largely used immunosuppressive agent in the prevention of transplant rejection and lupus nephritis. Its use has been extended to other immune-mediated diseases (ID). ⋯ Mycophenolate has a favorable response profile as a second line immunosuppressive agent. It is effective as a glucocorticoid sparing drug. The safety profile is also favorable as adverse effects were scanty and mild.