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Understanding Treatment Care and Delays in Acquired Hemophilia A: A Population-Based Study From Nova Scotia, Canada. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objectives Acquired Hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare, potentially life‐threatening bleeding disorder caused by autoantibodies against factor VIII (FVIII). We aimed to characterize patients with AHA in Nova Scotia, Canada, and assess diagnostic delays.
Blackman R +4 more
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Vasopressin effectively suppresses male fertility. [PDF]
Arginine vasopressin (VP) is neurohypophysial hormone has been implicated in stimulating contractile activity of the male reproductive tract in the testis. Higher levels of VP decrease sperm count and motility.
Woo-Sung Kwon +5 more
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Desmopressin responsiveness by age in type 1 von Willebrand disease
Background Patients with type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) undergo a desmopressin (DDAVP) responsiveness challenge at diagnosis to assess whether DDAVP reverses their coagulation deficits.
Nicola Goldberg +6 more
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In order to elucidate the mechanism(s) responsible for the prolonged antidiuretic activity of 1-deamino-[8-D-arginine]-vasopressin (dDAVP), antidiuretic activities of dDAVP and arginine vasopressin (AVP) were determined in the rat following either oral administration or incubation with AVP-degrading enzymes and reagents. Oral administration of dDAVP to
MATSUI, KUNIAKI +6 more
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Abstract Introduction Peri‐procedural management of von Willebrand disease (VWD) utilizes von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrates or desmopressin (DDAVP) to increase VWF levels. DDAVP is safe, easily administered, and inexpensive. Currently, a consensus definition for adequate DDAVP response is lacking, and outcomes of peri‐procedural DDAVP use in VWD
Priya Chandrakumaran +2 more
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Depression and anxiety in persons with Von Willebrand disease
Abstract Objective We assessed sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with depression and anxiety in individuals with Von Willebrand disease (VWD) aged ≥12 years. Methods The study collected data on patients’ sociodemographic, joint problems and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) using EQ‐5D‐3L, 8‐item patient health questionnaire
Jonathan C. Roberts +11 more
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Practical management of nocturia in urology
Until last decades, nocturia has been considered as an irritative symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but the nocturia is unresponsive symptoms to various modalities of BPH treatment.
Myeong Heon Jin, Du Geon Moon
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Abstract Water homeostasis is tightly regulated by the kidneys via the process of urine concentration. During reduced water intake, the antidiuretic hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) binds to the vasopressin receptor type II (V2R) in the kidney to enhance countercurrent multiplication and medullary osmolality, and increase water reabsorption via ...
Federica Petrillo +5 more
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Does Desmopressin Reduce Intraoperative Bleeding in Patients Who Undergo Nasal Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Background and Objectives This study aimed to determine the efficacy of prophylactic desmopressin administered via the intranasal or intravenous route in reducing intraoperative bleeding during nasal surgery.
Sun Hong Kim +3 more
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PFA-100 test in the detection of platelet dysfunction and monitoring DDAVP in a patient with liver cirrhosis undergoing inguinal hernia repair [PDF]
Introduction. Hemostatic abnormalities in liver cirrhosis are complex and multifactorial and may predispose to prolonged hemorrhage following invasive procedures.
Vučelić Dragica +2 more
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