British journal of hospital medicine
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Compliance is an important factor when choosing drug therapy for chronic illnesses such as prostate cancer. Antiandrogens can be used, either in combination with medical castration or as monotherapy, to treat prostate cancer. In selecting appropriate therapy, drug-related factors which might influence compliance need to be considered.
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Insects make up 80% of the animal kingdom with over 800,000 species worldwide. Allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings are common and they may rarely be fatal. Patients who experience systemic sting reactions must receive effective treatment and assessment.