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carmustine and Kwashiorkor

carmustine has been researched along with Kwashiorkor in 1 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Kwashiorkor: A syndrome produced by severe protein deficiency, characterized by retarded growth, changes in skin and hair pigment, edema, and pathologic changes in the liver, including fatty infiltration, necrosis, and fibrosis. The word is a local name in Gold Coast, Africa, meaning displaced child. Although first reported from Africa, kwashiorkor is now known throughout the world, but mainly in the tropics and subtropics. It is considered to be related to marasmus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Forrester, T1
Golden, M1
Brand, S1
Swales, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for carmustine and Kwashiorkor

ArticleYear
Reduction in vitro of red cell glutathione reproduces defects of cellular sodium transport seen in oedematous malnutrition.
    European journal of clinical nutrition, 1990, Volume: 44, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antimetabolites; Buthionine Sulfoximine; Carmustine; Erythrocyte Membrane; Erythrocytes; Glut

1990