British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.The spectrum of Castleman diseases has expanded over the past three decades. The phenotype of the diseases varies not only among the three major types but also according to the patient ancestry. Summary Under the Castleman disease (CD) eponym, three distinct diseases sharing common pathological features have been described over time.
Eric Oksenhendler +4 more
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Estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in Scotland vary with clinical or laboratory endpoint and method : experience across the 2010/11 season [PDF]
, 2013 Aim: This study examines estimation of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) for a cohort of patients attending general practice in Scotland in 2010/11.
Kavanagh, Kimberley +2 more
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A systematic review of the association between pulmonary tuberculosis and the development of chronic airflow obstruction in adults [PDF]
, 2012 Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) as a cause of COPD is debated, with some, but not all evidence suggesting an association between the two conditions.
Allwood, Brian
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European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo‐SCT) and donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) can elicit a graft‐versus‐leukemia (GvL) effect in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies. We report our single‐center experience with prophylactic DLI in high‐risk pediatric patients with leukemia or lymphoma, focusing on feasibility,
Denise Epple +8 more
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The Use of Aerosolized Ribavirin in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Adult Immunocompromised Patients: A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2019 Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a concern in immunocompromised patients. Aerosolized ribavirin (RBV AER) is used for treatment of RSV LRTI; however, adverse events and rising drug ...
Avery, Lisa M. +2 more
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European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) offers curative potential for many hematological malignancies; however, outcomes may be adversely affected by infections and transplant‐associated complications, contributing to non‐relapse mortality (NRM).
Lara Bischof +17 more
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Radiological Findings in Children with Bronchiolitis and Two Radiologists Consistency
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2013 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection which is prevalent in children younger than 2 years. The use of chest radiography for diagnose of bronchiolitis is controversial.
I Mohammadzadeh +4 more
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Bronchiolitis Severity Based on Modified Tal Score and Chest X-ray Findings; Is There any Association? [PDF]
Iranian Journal of NeonatologyBackground: This study was performed to determine the relationship between chest X-ray findings and the severity of bronchiolitis using the modified Tal score scale (MTS).
Niluofar Amini +3 more
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Usefulness of gene expression profiling of bronchoalveolar lavage cells in acute lung allograft rejection. [PDF]
, 2019 BackgroundChronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) is the main limitation to long-term survival after lung transplantation. Because effective therapies are lacking, early identification and mitigation of risk factors is a pragmatic approach to improve ...
Belperio, John A +13 more
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Perioperative donor bone marrow infusion augments chimerism in heart and lung transplant recipients [PDF]
, 1995 Background.: We and others have demonstrated that a low level of donor cell chimerism was present for years after transplantation in tissues and peripheral blood of heart and lung recipients; it was associated, in the latter, with a lower incidence of ...
Abdul S. Rao +34 more
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