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The efficacy of immunosuppressive drugs induction therapy for lupus nephritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Renal Failure, 2023
Objective This study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of immunosuppressive agents, specifically Voclosporin, when used in conjunction with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) induction therapy for the management of lupus nephritis (LN).Methods A ...
Yongqiang Dong, Jinmin Shi, Shanshan Wang, Yanhong Liu, Shirong Yu, Lijun Zhao   +5 more
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A shared mucosal gut microbiota signature in primary sclerosing cholangitis before and after liver transplantation

Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022
In this study of the gut mucosal microbiota in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), we found consistent microbiota features associated with PSC and recurrent PSC, PSC with inflammatory bowel disease and a persistent gut dysbiosis after liver transplantation Abstract Background and Aims Several characteristic features of the fecal microbiota have been ...
Mikal Jacob Hole, Kristin Kaasen Jørgensen, Kristian Holm, Peder R. Braadland, Malin Holm Meyer‐Myklestad, Asle Wilhelm Medhus, Dag Henrik Reikvam, Alexandra Götz, Krzysztof Grzyb, Kirsten Muri Boberg, Tom Hemming Karlsen, Martin Kummen, Johannes R. Hov   +12 more
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A nearly fatal primary Epstein-Barr virus infection associated with low NK-cell counts in a patient receiving azathioprine: a case report and review of literature

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Symptomatic primary Epstein-Barr virus infection is a usually self-limiting illness in adolescents. We present a case of an adolescent who had been receiving azathioprine for inflammatory bowel disease for four years and developed a life ...
Minna Honkila, Riitta Niinimäki, Mervi Taskinen, Outi Kuismin, Kaisa Kettunen, Janna Saarela, Sami Turunen, Marjo Renko, Terhi Tapiainen   +8 more
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Effect of mycophenolate mofetil on the white blood cell count and the frequency of infection in systemic lupus erythematosus. [PDF]

, 2015
Leukopenia is a common manifestation of SLE. Addition of immunosuppressive therapy in a SLE patient who is already leukopenic is a clinical concern. It could worsen leukopenia, increase the risk of infection, or both. The aim of this study was to analyze
Magder, Laurence S., Petri, Michelle, Subedi, Ananta   +2 more
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Nationwide Survey of Atopic Myelitis and Plexin D1‐Immunoglobulin G‐Related Pain

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To elucidate the features of plexin D1‐immunoglobulin (Ig)G‐associated neuropathic pain and its relationship to atopic myelitis (AM) in a nationwide Japanese survey. Methods A preliminary survey questionnaire was sent to 1574 selected departments (neurology and pediatrics/pediatric neurology) to explore the numbers of AM and plexin ...
Jun‐ichi Kira, Xu Zhang, Takayuki Fujii, Mikio Mitsuishi, Miho Ushijima, Sato Yoshidomi, Ayako Sakoda, Tomohiro Imamura, Satoshi Kuwabara, Noriko Isobe, Yuri Nakamura   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin, Hui‐An Lin, Sheng‐Feng Lin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acute pancreatitis in a kidney transplant recipient and proposal of a step-wise diagnostic algorithm - A case report

Indian Journal of Transplantation, 2021
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rarely encountered complication in patients following kidney transplantation and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Praveen Kumar Etta, Thatipamula Madhavi, Namrata Parikh   +2 more
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Prediction of Myasthenia Gravis Worsening: A Machine Learning Algorithm Using Wearables and Patient‐Reported Measures

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness with potential life‐threatening crises. Timely interventions may be delayed by limited access to care and fragmented documentation. Our objective was to develop predictive algorithms for MG deterioration using multimodal telemedicine data ...
Maike Stein, Haoqi Sun, Sophie Lehnerer, Lea Gerischer, Maximilian Mönch, Christian Meisel, Andreas Meisel, Pushpa Narayanaswami   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case report: NUDT15 polymorphism and severe azathioprine-induced myelosuppression in a young Chinese female with systematic lupus erythematosus: a case analysis and literature review

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Azathioprine is clinically used as an immunosuppressant for treating autoimmune diseases. However it has narrow therapeutic indices due to frequent myelosuppression.
Juan Gu, Yupei Lin, Yuhe Wang
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Olink Proteomics Analysis Reveals Heterogeneous Responses to FcRn Blockade in Anti‐AChR Antibody‐Positive Myasthenia Gravis: FGF‐19 as a Novel Biomarker

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to systematically observe the clinical manifestations, immune cell subsets, and dynamic changes in serological indicators in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) before and after efgartigimod (EFG) treatment. Methods We analyzed the baseline data, laboratory parameters, and lymphocyte subset proportions in MG ...
Tiancheng Luo, Deyou Peng, Zhouao Zhang, Mingjin Yang, Xinyan Guo, Tianyu Ma, Xiaoyu Huang, Mingming Xu, Linlin Fu, Yong Zhang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source