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Diethylcarbamazine Therapy in Tropical Eosinophilia [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ, 1960
Recently diethylcarbamazine has shown promising results in the treatment of tropical eosinophilia. The drug was used for the first time in this ailment by Ganatra and Lewis (1955). Since then reports have appeared in the literature showing that it is safe, and as effective as arsenic, in the treatment of the condition. Chaudhuri (1956) used daily doses
K, NATH, S N, PANDEYA
openaire   +2 more sources

Targeting Mitogen‐Activated Protein Kinase‐Activating Death Domain Protein of Brugia malayi for Construction of a Multi‐Epitope Subunit Vaccine Against Lymphatic Filariasis

open access: yesMedicine Advances, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 177-192, September 2025.
We focused on the MAP kinase activating death domain (MADD) protein of Brugia malayi as a candidate for a vaccine against lymphatic filariasis (LF). Our results demonstrated a significant increase in the production of memory B‐cells, T‐cells, and antibodies, which are crucial for removing microfilariae from the circulation of infected individuals. This
Paa Kwesi Anfu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Calcification of the breasts due to loiasis

open access: yesIDCases, 2016
A 53-year-old HIV-positive female from Cameroon was diagnosed with loiasis in 2013 due to symptoms of polyarthritis and laboratory confirmed eosinophilia.
Eva Lemmenmeier   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

PSMD14/E2F1 Axis‐Mediated CENPF Promotes the Metastasis of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Through Inhibiting Ferroptosis

open access: yesCancer Science, Volume 116, Issue 8, Page 2281-2295, August 2025.
PSMD14/E2F1 axis‐mediated CENPF could promote the metastasis of BC through inhibiting arachidonic acid metabolism‐induced ferroptosis. This research might bring novel insights on discovering methods in alleviating tumor metastasis in BC. ABSTRACT The metastasis of triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC) usually contributes to the failure of treatment ...
Meifeng Zhou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A low-tech analytical method for diethylcarbamazine citrate in medicated salt. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011
The World Health Organization has called for an effort to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) around the world. In regions where the disease is endemic, local production and distribution of medicated salt dosed with diethylcarbamazine (DEC) has been an ...
Abigail Weaver   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scrotal Lymphangiectasia with Penile Elephantiasis in Underlying Lymphatic Filariasis—Challenging the Diagnostic Mind! A Case Report

open access: yesDermatopathology, 2021
Background: A plethora of diseases manifest as acquired genital lymphangiectasias which clinically manifest as superficial vesicles. They range from infections such as tuberculosis to connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma and even malignancy ...
Tejas Vishwanath   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Appraising the visibility, relevance and impacts of clinical pharmacology

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 91, Issue 7, Page 1884-1898, July 2025.
Aims Clinical pharmacology (CP) used to be a strong medical and scientific field, but during the last three decades it seems to have lost some of its appeal. We reviewed the visibility, relevance and impact of CP and clinical pharmacologists across the globe and suggest ways to strengthen the discipline to address future pharmacotherapeutic challenges.
Serge Cremers   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retroperitoneal Cyst: An Uncommon Presentation of Filariasis

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, 2015
Primary retroperitoneal parasitic cysts are rare. Here we report about a middle aged male patient from rural north India with a recent onset of central abdominal retroperitoneal lump, pain, and fever.
Senthil Ganesan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

SIMPLE AND SELECTIVE SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ASSAY OF DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE CITRATE USING 2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-p-BENZOQUINONE AND 2,4-DINITRO PHENOL

open access: yesQuímica Nova, 2015
Two simple, rapid and inexpensive spectrophotometric methods are described for the determination of diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) in bulk drug and formulations.
Nagaraju Swamy, Kanakapura Basavaiah
doaj   +1 more source

Serendipity in Emergency Diagnostics: Near Miss of a Loa loa Case in a Swiss Hospital

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT A 31‐year‐old Cameroonian man presented to the emergency department (ED) with a productive cough, exertional dyspnoea, and asthenia for a few days. The initial evaluation was limited due to cultural barriers, lack of known medical history, and the patient's migration journey through Libya, Tunisia, and Germany over the past 5 years before ...
Azad Durussel   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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