The authors reviewed the subject of neutropenia in what concern its definition, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of treatment.
F Leite, J Coutinho
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Frequency and Severity of Neutropenia Associated with Food and Drug Administration Approved and Compounded Formulations of Lomustine in Dogs with Cancer. [PDF]
BackgroundCompounded lomustine is used commonly in veterinary patients. However, the potential variability in these formulations is unknown and concern exists that compounded formulations of drugs may differ in potency from Food and Drug Administration ...
Burton, JH +5 more
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Management of Febrile Neutropenia - a German Prospective Hospital Cost Analysis in Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Primary Breast Cancer [PDF]
Background: Febrile neutropenia/leukopenia (FN/FL) is the most frequent dose-limiting toxicity of myelosuppressive chemotherapy, but German data on economic consequences are limited.
Angela Ihbe-Heffinger +19 more
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Role of gemcitabine in the treatment of advanced and metastatic breast cancer [PDF]
Gemcitabine is an antimetabolite drug with proven antitumor activity and tolerability in metastatic breast cancer. In a total of nine studies, gemcitabine monotherapy has reached response rates of up to 37% in the first-line setting, 26% in the second ...
Heinemann, Volker
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The use of chemotherapy regimens carrying a moderate or high risk of febrile neutropenia and the corresponding management of febrile neutropenia: an expert survey in breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma [PDF]
Background: The use of chemotherapy regimens with moderate or high risk of febrile neutropenia (defined as having a FN incidence of 10% or more) and the respective incidence and clinical management of FN in breast cancer and NHL has not been studied in ...
Gerlier, Laetitia +13 more
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BackgroundPrompt therapy with high-dose intravenous benzylpenicillin for a prolonged period is critical for neurosyphilis patients to avoid irreversible sequelae.
Rui-Rui Peng +10 more
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Near-universal hospitalization of US emergency department patients with cancer and febrile neutropenia [PDF]
IMPORTANCE: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is the most common oncologic emergency and is among the most deadly. Guidelines recommend risk stratification and outpatient management of both pediatric and adult FN patients deemed to be at low risk of ...
Baugh, Christopher W. +4 more
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Faktor Risiko Terjadinya Demam Neutropenia pada Anak Leukemia Limfoblastik Akut
Latar belakang. Demam neutropenia merupakan suatu sindrom yang terdiri dari dua gejala, yaitu adanya demam dan neutropenia yang didefinisikan sebagai absolute neutrophils count/ANC 0,05) Kesimpulan. Pasien LLA dengan sosial ekonomi rendah berisiko tinggi
MMDEAH Hapsari +2 more
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European surveillance of infections in cancer patients - ESIC [PDF]
Major advances in cancer therapy result from development of multidrug chemotherapy regimens. Besides death from tumor progression, infections are currently one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity.
Buchheidt, D. +7 more
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Neutropenia in children: acquired neutropenia [PDF]
Нейтропения характеризуется снижением абсолютного количества нейтрофилов (АКН) ниже 1500 клеток/мкл в периферической крови. Нейтропения — частая лабораторная находка у детей. Важно дифференцировать транзиторные и доброкачественные нейтропении от тяжелых врожденных нейтропений.
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