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Scleromyxedema Without Monoclonal Gammopathy Treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulins

, 2021
Scleromyxedema is a generalized cutaneous mucinosis that may cause internal damage. This condition is frequently associated with monoclonal gammopathy. However, its physiopathological implications remains uncertain.
Letzelter, Mathilde, Grimaux, Xavier
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
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Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis successfully treated with glucocorticoids and intravenous immunoglobulin: a case report [PDF]

Encephalitis
Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis is a rare inflammatory condition of the central nervous system. As a limited number of cases has been reported, debate remains on the optimal treatment.
Soo Hyun Ahn, Seon-Jae Ahn, Seung Ae Kim, Han Sang Lee, Kon Chu   +4 more
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Intravenous immunoglobulins in children with new onset dilated cardiomyopathy

, 2017
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy is a rare but serious disorder in children. No effective diagnostic or treatment tools are readily available. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulins in children with new onset dilated ...
Dalinghaus, Michiel, den Boer, Suzanne L., Wildenbeest, Joanne G., Michiel Dalinghaus, Pajkrt, Dasja, Heidendael, Josephine F., Dasja Pajkrt, Suzanne L. Den Boer, Joanne G. Wildenbeest, Bart Straver, Josephine F. Heidendael, Straver, Bart   +11 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Intravenous immunoglobulins may prevent prednisone-exacerbation in myasthenia gravis

Scientific Reports, 2020
Corticosteroids may produce a paradoxical worsening of myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms within the first weeks of treatment. We therefore wanted to assess the hypothesis that a prior infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) may have a protective ...
Laura Díez-Porras, Christian Homedes, Maria Antonia Alberti, Valentina Vélez-Santamaría, Carlos Casasnovas   +4 more
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IVIg treatment reduces catalytic antibody titers of renal transplanted patients. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Catalytic antibodies are immunoglobulins endowed with enzymatic activity. Catalytic IgG has been reported in several human autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Ankit Mahendra, Ivan Peyron, Cécile Dollinger, Laurent Gilardin, Meenu Sharma, Bharath Wootla, Séverine Padiolleau-Lefevre, Alain Friboulet, Didier Boquet, Christophe Legendre, Srinivas V Kaveri, Olivier Thaunat, Sébastien Lacroix-Desmazes   +12 more
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High-dose intravenous immunoglobulins: A promising therapeutic approach for idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome

, 2011
The systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS), also known as Clarkson’s disease, is a life-threatening disorder of unknown cause. It is characterised by recurrent acute episodes of hypotension, weight gain and generalised oedema with haemoconcentration and
Eugster, Roland, T. Birrenbach, M. Zipponi, Zipponi, Manuel, Birrenbach, Tanja, R. Eugster   +5 more
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Spinal Cord Infarction Versus Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis: Clinical, Radiological, and Functional Insights From a Retrospective Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a rare but devastating myelopathy, characterized by a high disability rate and an unfavorable prognosis. It has often been underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed as idiopathic transverse myelitis (ITM). This study aimed to describe the clinical features, radiological biomarkers, treatments, and functional ...
Zeqiang Ji, Jianlong Zhang, Yiming Shi, Shiyu Shan, Yang Du, Guangshuo Li, Ying Jin, Yani Zhang, Chuanying Wang, Yijun Lin, Yuhao Guo, Decai Tian, Xingquan Zhao, Tian Song   +13 more
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Primary vs. Secondary Antibody Deficiency: Clinical Features and Infection Outcomes of Immunoglobulin Replacement [PDF]

, 2014
Secondary antibody deficiency can occur as a result of haematological malignancies or certain medications, but not much is known about the clinical and immunological features of this group of patients as a whole. Here we describe a cohort of 167 patients
Matthew Buckland (589995), Lorena Lorenzo (589997), Matthew Buckland, Dempster, J, Duraisingham Sai S., Longhurst Hilary J., Matthew Buckl, Sai S. Duraisingham, Sofia Grigoriadou (589998), Sai S Duraisingham, Hilary J Longhurst, John Dempster, Dempster John, Grigoriadou Sofia, Duraisingham, SS, Lorenzo, L, Buckland Matthew, Grigoriadou, S, Sofia Grigoriadou, Lorenzo Lorena, Sai S. Duraisingham (589994), Buckland, M, Longhurst, HJ, Lorena Lorenzo, John Dempster (589996), Buckland, MS, Hilary J. Longhurst (589999), Hilary J. Longhurst   +27 more
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