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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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Hand Grip Strength as a Predictor of Pulmonary Function in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research
Background Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently present with reduced pulmonary function due to cardiopulmonary impairments and decreased physical activity levels. Peripheral muscle weakness is common and may reflect overall respiratory
Taher S.E. Taha, Abeer El Sayed Hamed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Shymaa Mahmoud Maaty   +3 more
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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Proximal Chronic total occlusion of the left anterior descending Coronary Artery: Conventional vs. Minimally Invasive Revascularization

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research
Introduction Minimally invasive techniques have gained much popularity in recent years. Our goal is comparing the initial outcomes of the minimally invasive technique to the traditional method for managing chronic total occlusion of the left anterior ...
Ahmed Shafeek Ali, Mahmoud Maher Abdou Ibrahim, Haitham Alshahat Ramadan   +2 more
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari, Regina Hadi Putri, Fatimah Assyifa, Judith Spijkerman, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Susi Susanah   +5 more
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Prospective Validation and Comparison of Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) and Site Other Than Lower Limb, Immunosuppression, Age, Renal Impairment, and Inflammatory Markers (SIARI) Scoring Systems for Necrotizing Fasciitis IN critically Ill Patients.

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research
Background Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rapidly progressive infections that are dangerous to life, with high morbidity and mortality.
Talal Ibrahim mostafa Hagag, Shimaa Mohamed kalama   +1 more
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Venetoclax‐Based Therapy as a Bridge to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed or Refractory Pediatric Acute Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Relapsed and/or refractory (R/R) pediatric acute leukemia carries a dismal prognosis, largely driven by chemoresistance to conventional salvage therapy. The BH3‐mimetic venetoclax, combined with chemotherapy or hypomethylating agents, has demonstrated efficacy in small clinical trials.
Katherine S. Colman, Deborah Meyran, Vajiranee Malalasekera, Heather Weerdenburg, Janine Campbell, Rachel Conyers, Stacie Wang, Hannah Walker, Seong Lin Khaw, Diane Hanna   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scientific Production of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences [PDF]

, 2009
Introduction: Scientific Production is one of the frequently used measures of research performance of a country, a region or a university. In the present study, the number of approved research projects, congress proceedings, journal articles and books ...
Aminpour, Farzaneh, Heydari , Mahboobeh
core   +1 more source

Outcomes of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bloodstream infections in intensive care units and prognostic effect of different antimicrobial regimens

Annals of Intensive Care
Background: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) poses a significant global threat due to limited therapeutic options and high rates of associated mortality.
Chieh-Lung Chen, Kuang-Yao Yang, Chung-Kan Peng, Ming-Cheng Chan, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Jia-Yih Feng, Sheng-Huei Wang, Wei-Hsuan Huang, Chia-Min Chen, How-Yang Tseng, Yu-Chao Lin   +10 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source