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maximum dose

The largest dose that is safe to administer.
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Comparing the doses of the opposite breast tissue, there were no significant differences between the minimum and maximum dose values, whereas the mean dose, [V.sub.5], and [D.sub.5] doses showed significant results for the 3D-CRT technique and values were shown in Table 4.
Dosimetric Comparison of Three-Dimensional ConFormal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Techniques (IMRT) with Radiotherapy Dose Simulations For LeFt-Sided Mastectomy Patients
The obtained forage production can be considered as satisfactory, since the 2280 kg [ha.sup.-1] of DM obtained at the maximum dose of wastewater (120 [m.sup.3] [ha.sup.-1]) were close to the 2320 kg [ha.sup.-1] of DM reported by Emerenciano Neto et al.
Cassava wastewater as organic fertilizer in 'Marandu' grass pasture/Agua residuaria da mandioca como fertilizante organico em pasto de capim-Marandu
I found myself exactly where I was a year before, just before Christmas, crying in my psychiatrist's clinic, being prescribed Cymbalta-the maximum dose of 60 mg.
Don't go off your meds-trust me, I learned the hard way
To distinguish how the [BED.sub.ISO] dose influences the LC prediction, we employed two dose prescriptions, [P.sub.120%]and ^110%, in which the maximum dose (also denoted as isocenter dose) was about 120% and 110% of the prescribed dose.
Comparative Analysis of Local Control Prediction Using Different Biophysical Models for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Diclofenac, meanwhile, had one of the greatest effect sizes at the maximum dose of 150 mg per day (-0.57), and etoricoxib 60 mg and rofecoxib 25 mg were comparably effective.
Acetaminophen ineffective against osteoarthritis pain
"A substantial number of people at high risk just cannot tolerate the maximum dose of statins.
A new option for cutting 'bad' cholesterol levels: if you're at high risk and can't tolerate or reduce your LDL enough with statins, the PCSK9 inhibitors may be for you
The maximum dose is 200 mg/m2 per day [2 g/m2 (body surface are) as fine granule] daily.
Eisai to Launch New Fine Granule Formulation of Tachyarrhythmia Treatment Tambocor Suitable for Pediatric Patients in Japan
The expanded label now includes the addition of two thumb muscles--the flexor pollicis longus, a muscle in the forearm that flexes the thumb, and the adductor pollicis, a muscle in the hand that functions to adduct the thumb--increasing the maximum dose from 360 to 400 units for the treatment of upper limb spasticity.
Botox indication expanded
The changes, considered minor, are due to the decay of some compounds by the time maximum dose is expected to occur.
Former Ontario power scientist says OPG is understating hazards of DGR facility
[D.sub.d] = dose at depth; [D.sub.max] = depth of maximum dose.
Percentage discrepancies assessment between measured and calculated behaviour of percent depth dose in external beam radiotherapy
There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon, so the maximum dose for dogs who weigh more than 45 lbs is 3 tablespoons per dose.
Correction
Study said that some formulations taken at maximum dose tip users over the recommended daily sodium intake for an adult, with potentially dangerous consequences, Health news reported.
Salt in medicines 'poses a health risk'

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