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Case Study: Fetal Breathing Movements as a Proxy for Fetal Lung Maturity Estimation [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
Premature births can lead to complications, with fetal lung immaturity being a primary concern. Currently, fetal lung maturity (FLM) requires an invasive surfactant extraction procedure between the 32nd and 39th weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is no non-invasive method for FLM assessment.
arxiv  

A systematic review of the effectiveness of docetaxel and mitoxantrone for the treatment of metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer [PDF]

, 2006
A systematic review was performed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of docetaxel in combination with prednisolone (docetaxel is licensed in the UK for use in combination with prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of patients with metastatic ...
A Birtle, DP Petrylak, DP Petrylak, DS Ernst, E Fenwick, G Norman, IF Tannock, IF Tannock, K Light, M Egger, MA Eisenberger, PW Kantoff, R Collins, R Riemsma, R Trowman, S Oudard, S Palmer, SR Muthuramalingam, W Berry, W Kelly   +19 more
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Combination Therapy With Vigabatrin and Prednisolone Versus Vigabatrin Alone for Infantile Spasms

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The study evaluated the effectiveness of combination therapy with vigabatrin and prednisolone versus vigabatrin alone for treating infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS). Methods This single‐center, single‐blind, randomized trial enrolled infants aged 2–14 months with new‐onset IESS, randomly assigned them (1:1) to receive either
Rachata Boonkrongsak, Kantapon Trongkamolchai, Sirorat Suwannachote, Somjit Sri‐Udomkajorn, Raviwan Wittawassamrankul, Ravindra Arya, Kullasate Sakpichaisakul   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Concomitant Case of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Autoimmune Hemolityc Anemia Responding to Corticosteroid and Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Young Woman

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2016
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is an autoimmune liver disease of unknown etiology and is characterized by chronic progressive cholestasis with destruction of the small intrahepatic bile ducts and associated most commonly with antimitochondrial ...
Susanto H Kusuma, Fardah Akil, Amelia Rifai, Rini R Bachtiar, Numan AS Daud, AM Luthfi Parewangi   +5 more
doaj  

Interferon beta in multiple sclerosis: experience in a British specialist multiple sclerosis centre [PDF]

, 2003
Background: The efficacy of interferon beta (IFN beta) is well established in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the use of this drug in clinical practice is complex, especially because it is only partially effective, its long term ...
Dubois, B.D., Giovannoni, G., Kapoor, R., Keenan, E., Miller, D.H., Porter, B.E,, Rudge, P., Thompson, A.J.   +7 more
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ADAPT NXT: Fixed Cycles or Every‐Other‐Week IV Efgartigimod in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This phase 3b, open‐label, randomized ADAPT NXT study investigated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of efgartigimod administered in either a fixed cycles dosing regimen (3 cycles of 4 once‐weekly infusions, with 4 weeks between cycles) or a cycle followed by every‐other‐week (Q2W) dosing.
Ali A. Habib, Kristl G. Claeys, Vera Bril, Yessar Hussain, Kelly Gwathmey, Gregory Sahagian, Elena Cortés‐Vicente, Edward Brauer, Deborah Gelinas, Anne Sumbul, Rosa H. Jimenez, Daniela Hristova, Delphine Masschaele, Renato Mantegazza, Andreas Meisel, Shahram Attarian, On behalf of the ADAPT NXT Study Group   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contrasting impact of corticosteroids on anti-PD-1 immunotherapy efficacy for tumor histologies located within or outside the central nervous system

OncoImmunology, 2018
Immune checkpoint blockade targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) is emerging as an important treatment strategy in a growing list of cancers, yet its clinical benefits are limited to a subset of patients.
Russell Maxwell, Andrew S. Luksik, Tomas Garzon-Muvdi, Alice L. Hung, Eileen S. Kim, Adela Wu, Yuanxuan Xia, Zineb Belcaid, Noah Gorelick, John Choi, Debebe Theodros, Christopher M. Jackson, Dimitrios Mathios, Xiaobu Ye, Phuoc T. Tran, Kristin J. Redmond, Henry Brem, Drew M. Pardoll, Lawrence R. Kleinberg, Michael Lim   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Corticosteroid Use and Complications in a US Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cohort

PLoS ONE, 2016
Background and Aims Corticosteroids are effective for the short-term treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Long-term use, however, is associated with significant adverse effects.
A. Waljee, Wyndy Wiitala, S. Govani, R. Stidham, S. Saini, J. Hou, L. Feagins, N. Khan, C. Good, S. Vijan, P. Higgins   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A study on the management of corticosteroid side effects in cancer patients [PDF]

, 2015
Background Systemic corticosteroids lead to many adverse effects especially in cancer patients. Preventive measures and treatment options are essential to minimise such side effects.
Fsadni, Clayton John
core  

Progress and Application of Multifunctional Hydrogel in Radioactive Skin Injury

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This review examines healing challenges in radiation‐wound injuries, where ionizing radiation impairs immune and tissue repair processes. Hydrogels, with their biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and drug delivery capabilities, present a transformative solution. It compares hydrogel efficacy in radiation‐induced versus common wounds, highlights
Xinyue Cui, Jingyi Wang, Xinyi Xu, Xiqian Cao, Yingtang Zhou, Jiaming Guo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source