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Antivenoms for Snakebite Envenomings
Animal-derived antivenoms constitute the mainstay in the therapy of snakebite envenoming. Antivenoms are manufactured by immunizing animals, usually horses, with venoms from a single or several medically-relevant snake species. Antivenoms are constituted by either whole IgG molecules or the immunoglobulin fragments F(ab')₂ and Fab, obtained by ...
Gutiérrez, José María +3 more
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Artemia salina Toxicity Assay: Standardization in a 24‐Well Microplate
ABSTRACT Bioassays with Artemia sp. are widely used in aquatic, environmental, and human toxicology as an initial tool to investigate the toxicity of plant extracts, isolated compounds, drugs, and products of natural or synthetic origin. These assays allow for the estimation of the median lethal concentration (LC50) and guide subsequent studies in ...
Matheus Pires Miranda +4 more
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Summary of studies performing 20WBCT after antivenom.
Summary of studies performing 20WBCT after antivenom.
Eli Harriss (5636576) +14 more
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Abstract Background Transfusion‐related‐alpha‐gal syndrome (TRAGS) is an emerging transfusion complication in which alpha‐gal (α‐Gal)‐sensitized recipients may experience allergic reactions to B antigen‐containing plasma‐rich blood products. Group O recipients appear to be at greatest risk; group A recipients may also be at risk, whereas group B/AB ...
Homayemem K. Weli +6 more
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Early Adverse Reactions to Snake Antivenom: Poison Center Data Analysis
Antivenom is an essential treatment for snake envenomation; however, early adverse reactions (EARs) are major limitations to its use. We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study using Ramathibodi Poison Center data (January 2016 to December 2017 ...
Charuwan Sriapha +5 more
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Does the traditional snakebite severity score correctly classify envenomated patients? [PDF]
Objective This study aims to help set domestic guidelines for administration of antivenom to envenomated patients after snakebites. Methods This retrospective observational case series comprised 128 patients with snake envenomation.
Seungho Kang +2 more
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We quantified inter‐ and intraspecific variation in web architecture across three Australian funnel‐web spider species using image‐based morphometrics. Species differed significantly in web size, shape and sensory‐to‐capture zone allocation and these differences support both ecological interpretation and non‐invasive field identification.
Noah Brown, Thomas E. White
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Pre-antivenom venom concentrations are indicated by filled black circles and post-antivenom concentrations by filled red circles.
Christopher Johnston (2172493) +9 more
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Reports of Doses Administered and Adverse Reactions to Snake Antivenom Used in Uruguay in 2018
In Uruguay, around 60 cases of snakebite accidents occur every year that need to be treated with specific antivenom. They are caused by two snakes of Bothrops genus: Bothrops alternatus and Bothrops pubescens.
Alba Negrin +3 more
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ABSTRACT Issue Addressed This study assesses how the concept of (health) research impact has been operationalised in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Impact Case Studies, and if and how lived experience research priorities have been considered, to ascertain implications for Australian health and medical research.
Nizam Abdu +6 more
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