Weight loss and anti-inflammatory drugs combine to combat leukemia
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a potential treatment strategy for leukemia that combines weight-loss medication with anti-inflammatory drugs. The study suggests that obesity can fuel aggressive blood cancers, making metabolic intervention a viable therapeutic path.
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