Feasibility of azacitidine added to standard chemotherapy in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia - a randomised SAL pilot study [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) experience short survival despite intensive chemotherapy. Azacitidine has promising activity in patients with low proliferating AML.
Berdel, Wolfgang E. +19 more
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A case report of papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome: A manifestation of the parvovirus B19 [PDF]
Introduction: The majority of parvovirus B19 infections are asymptomatic. In childhood, however, they may present as the fifth disease and in adults their manifestations can vary from mild, non-specific, cold-like symptoms to other forms of presentations.
Burmester,Inês +9 more
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Differential efficacy of lithium and carbamazepine in the prophylaxis of bipolar disorder: Results of the MAP study [PDF]
In a randomized clinical trial with an observation period of 2.5 years, the differential efficacy of lithium versus carbamazepine was compared in 171 bipolar patients (DSM-IV).
Greil, Waldemar, Kleindienst, Nikolaus
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SARS‐CoV‐2 infection can manifest many rashes. However, thrombotic retiform purpura rarely occurs during COVID‐19 illness. Aggressive anti‐COVID‐19 therapy with a high‐dose steroid regimen led to rapid recovery.
Connor M. Bunch +18 more
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Skin testing in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media - a European multicenter study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Iodinated contrast media cause both immediate and nonimmediate hypersensitivity reactions. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the specificity and sensitivity of skin tests in patients who have experienced such reactions ...
Aberer, W +15 more
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A case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis caused by an Epstein-Barr virus infection, presenting with unremitting fever and rash [PDF]
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a hyperinflammatory syndrome caused by excessive activation of lymphocytes and macrophages, leading to cytokine storm.
Seong-Beom Oh, Chan-Young Koh
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Aquarium dermatitis: Cercarial dermatitis in an aquarist [PDF]
A 33-year-old man presented with very itchy red papules on the back of his hands and forearms. These papules appeared about 90 min after he had cleaned his aquarium in which he kept native fish and watersnails.
Bastert, J. +3 more
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Genetic variation in CFH predicts phenytoin-induced maculopapular exanthema in European-descent patients [PDF]
Objective To characterize, among European and Han Chinese populations, the genetic predictors of maculopapular exanthema (MPE), a cutaneous adverse drug reaction common to antiepileptic drugs.
Auce, Pauls +53 more
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Vesivirus 2117 capsids more closely resemble sapovirus and lagovirus particles than other known vesivirus structures [PDF]
Vesivirus 2117 is an adventitious agent that in 2009, was identified as a contaminant of CHO cells propagated in bioreactors at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant belonging to Genzyme.
Bhella, David +8 more
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Rare Forms of Exanthems in Pediatric Clinical Practice
The infant roseola, viral pemphigus, papular-hemorrhagic rash as a form of gloves and socks syndrome, and one-sided laterothoracic exanthema can be referred to the rare types of infectious rash in the pediatrician’s practice.
V. S. Sobolenkova +2 more
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