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Individualized immunosuppression in transplant patients: potential role of pharmacogenetics. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The immunosuppressive drugs used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs have a narrow therapeutic index. Under treatment results in episodes of rejection leading to either damage or loss of the organ. Over immunosuppression increases the risk of
Abboudi, H, Macphee, IA
core   +2 more sources

Multi‐omics analyses reveal the interaction between colonic microbiota and host in Min and Yorkshire pigs

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, EarlyView., 2023
In the present study, we created the weight gain models with Min and Yorkshire pigs and conducted the metagenomics and metabolomics of colon contents and transcriptomics of colon tissue. Further, we revealed the characteristics and functions of the colonic microbiota in Min and Yorkshire pigs and analyzed their interactions with the host. Overall, this
Xiaoyu Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Very low-dose dexamethasone to facilitate extubation of preterm babies at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: the MINIDEX feasibility RCT

open access: yesEfficacy and Mechanism Evaluation, 2019
Background: Postnatal corticosteroids are used to improve lung function and reduce the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm babies. However, corticosteroids may be associated with adverse neurodevelopment.
Helen Yates   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Could Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test be Useful in Predicting Inhaled Corticosteroid Responsiveness in Chronic Cough? A Systematic Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
© 2016 Background Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is a safe and convenient test for assessing T H 2 airway inflammation, which is potentially useful in the management of patients with chronic cough.
Chang, Yoon-Seok   +15 more
core   +1 more source

Clinical treatment outcomes for 40 patients with bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaws

open access: yesJournal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2014
Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used to treat osteoporosis and bone metastases from malignancy. They may result in BPs-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) in a subset of patients receiving BPs.
Li-Wan Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A practical guide to the monitoring and management of the complications of systemic corticosteroid therapy

open access: yesAllergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2013
Systemic corticosteroids play an integral role in the management of many inflammatory and immunologic conditions, but these agents are also associated with serious risks.
Dora M Liu   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Outcomes of intra-articular corticosteroid injections for adolescents with hip pain. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Intra-articular injection of corticosteroid and anesthetic (CSI) is a useful diagnostic tool for hip pain secondary to labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Pandya, Nirav K   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Dosimetric effect of silicone‐based gel on skin surface during volumetric modulated arc therapy for breast cancer

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aims to quantify and compare the dosimetric effects of varying thicknesses of StrataXRT, a silicone‐based gel, and other topical agents on the skin surface during volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for breast cancer.
Tenyoh Suzuki   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corticosteroid therapy for sepsis: a clinical practice guideline

open access: yesBritish medical journal, 2018
### What you need to know Do corticosteroids reduce death or improve recovery in people with sepsis or septic shock? Our panel make a weak recommendation to give corticosteroids to people with all types and severity of sepsis, based on new evidence ...
F. Lamontagne   +23 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Free serum cortisol during the postoperative acute phase response determined by equilibrium dialysis liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
In severely ill patients low concentrations of the corticosteroid binding globulin are typically found; the aim of this study was to quantify directly free bioactive cortisol concentrations in the sera of postoperative cardiosurgical patients.
Bland JM   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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