Protective Effect of D-Methionine on Body Weight Loss, Anorexia, and Nephrotoxicity in Cisplatin-Induced Chronic Toxicity in Rats.

D-methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that can act as a potent antioxidant. Anorexia and nephrotoxicity are side effects of cisplatin. The protective effects of D-methionine on cisplatin-induced anorexia and renal injury were investigated.

Effects of Pediatric Anticipatory Guidance on Mothers of Young Children.

Provision of anticipatory guidance to parents during well-child visits is a defining component of pediatric primary care. Using nationally representative data from the 2000 U.S.