ABSTRACT Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at higher risk of severe COVID‐19 and may exhibit suboptimal vaccine responses. This study evaluates the factors influencing vaccine‐induced immunity in HD patients following the second dose of the Vaxzevria. A total of 276 HD patients and 126 controls were included. Antibody responses were assessed using binding
Chia‐Wei Chang +9 more
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Orbital Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adulthood: Predictors of Outcome and Management
In a multicenter cohort of 213 adults with orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis, 68% required surgery and the modified Chandler classification was the strongest predictor of treatment modality. While abscess‐related and type II complications frequently necessitated surgical management, final ophthalmologic outcomes were uniformly favorable ...
Alessandro Vinciguerra +41 more
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Immunocompromised Status Definition in Observational Studies Using Electronic Health Records: A Scoping Review and a Proposal for a Phenotype Identification Algorithm. [PDF]
Riera-Arnau J +17 more
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review
This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Zachary A. Wykoff +3 more
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Review of Infections in Immunocompromised Travellers: Epidemiology, Infection Prevention and Management. [PDF]
Duduveche AE +2 more
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Clinical Features and Dental Pathologies in Maxillary Sinus Fungal Balls and Odontogenic Sinusitis
This international, multicenter study compared clinical and dental characteristics of maxillary sinus fungal balls (MSFB), odontogenic MSFB (MSFBO), and odontogenic sinusitis (ODS). When MSFB and MSFBO were compared, MSFBO was associated with extruded root canal material and dental implant protrusion; when MSFBOs and ODS were compared, ODS was ...
Eunice Im +32 more
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Summary of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Statement: Updated recommendations on herpes zoster vaccination for adults who are immunocompromised. [PDF]
Krishnan R +4 more
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Granulomatous dermatitis as a postherpetic isotopic response in immunocompromised patients: A report of 5 cases [PDF]
Anadkat, Milan J +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Evaluated the antimicrobial efficacy of curcumin‐mediated photodynamic inactivation (PDI) against both sensitive and resistant strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes, as well as its potential to enhance antibiotic effects (amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, erythromycin).
Isabella S. Gonçalves +3 more
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Breakthrough Varicella During Chemotherapy in Two Vaccinated Children With Acute Leukemia. [PDF]
Kosa H +3 more
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