Topical Cream Developed at UMH IDiBE Calms Chemotherapy Side Effects on the Skin (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Topical Cream Developed at UMH IDiBE Calms Chemotherapy Side Effects on the Skin

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Researchers at the Institute of Research, Development and Innovation in Health Biotechnology of Elche (IDiBE) at Miguel Hernández University (UMH) have coordinated an international clinical trial demonstrating the effectiveness of an innovative topical cream developed at UMH for hand–foot neuropathy, a side effect of chemotherapy with taxanes or platinum salts. The topical cream will improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

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Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche

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