Phase I study of everolimus and mitomycin C for patients with metastatic esophagogastric adenocarcinoma [PDF]
This study aimed at determining the recommended dose of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor everolimus in combination with mitomycin C (MMC) in patients with previously treated metastatic esophagogastric cancer.
Atmaca, Akin +5 more
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Leukopenia caused by radiation hinders the continuous treatment of cancers. Danggui Buxue Decoction (DBD) has been widely used in clinical owing to low toxicity and definite therapeutic effects to increase leukocytes.
Wei Chen +13 more
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The mouse and ferret models for studying the novel avian-origin human influenza A (H7N9) virus. [PDF]
BackgroundThe current study was conducted to establish animal models (including mouse and ferret) for the novel avian-origin H7N9 influenza virus.FindingsA/Anhui/1/2013 (H7N9) virus was administered by intranasal instillation to groups of mice and ...
Bao, Linlin +19 more
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Murine cytomegalovirus genomic material in marrow cells; relation to altered leukocyte counts during sublethal infection of mice [PDF]
To investigate infection of hematopoietic cells by murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV), we used in situ hybridization to detect MCMV genomic material in marrow cells during sublethal infection of three-week-old mice.
Bale, J. F. +4 more
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Transient Neutropenia in Immunocompetent Infants with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
The incidence of neutropenia and the association between neutropenia and severity of respiratory symptoms among infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections remain to be elucidated.
Tatsuya Korematsu, Hiroshi Koga
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Hemodialysis membrane-related neutrophil dysfunctions and pentoxifylline - a pilot study [PDF]
Hemodialysis treatment is associated with activation of neutrophil granulocytes. Pentoxifylline has been shown to inhibit neutrophil activation in vitro and in vivo.
Hoffmann, H. +3 more
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A retrospective study of 134 patients with cervical region Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease
Background To explore the clinical and laboratory features, therapy and prognosis of Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease (KFD) in the cervical region. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 134 patients who were diagnosed and treated with KFD ...
Jianzhi Liu +6 more
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Prognostic value of chemotherapy-induced leukopenia in small-cell lung cancer
Objective:Chemotherapy is the standard treatment for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), and leukopenia is a common side effect. This study assesses whether chemotherapy-induced leukopenia is a predictor of efficacy and whether it is associated with the ...
Wei Liu, Cui-Cui Zhang, Kai Li
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Effect of mycophenolate mofetil on the white blood cell count and the frequency of infection in systemic lupus erythematosus. [PDF]
Leukopenia is a common manifestation of SLE. Addition of immunosuppressive therapy in a SLE patient who is already leukopenic is a clinical concern. It could worsen leukopenia, increase the risk of infection, or both. The aim of this study was to analyze
Magder, Laurence S. +2 more
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Objective This study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and exploratory efficacy of subcutaneous belimumab in pediatric patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving standard therapy. Methods This single‐arm, multicenter, open‐label trial (GSK study 200908; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier ...
Hermine I. Brunner +14 more
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