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Safety and pharmacokinetics of extended use of palivizumab in Saudi Arabian infants and children
Background: The peak season of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in warmer climates may extend beyond the typical five-month RSV season of temperate regions. Additional monthly doses of palivizumab may be necessary in warmer regions to protect
Saleh al-Alaiyan +2 more
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Palivizumab reimbursement criteria and neonatal RSV hospitalisation: a regional retrospective review [PDF]
In Italy, reimbursement restrictions regarding palivizumab prophylaxis approved in 2016 have been revoked in 2017, restoring use in infants with Gestational Age (GA) >29 weeks.
Marina Davoli +4 more
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Pulmonary Deposition of Radionucleotide-Labeled Palivizumab: Proof-of-Concept Study [PDF]
ObjectiveCurrent prevention and/or treatment options for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are limited as no vaccine is available. Prophylaxis with palivizumab is very expensive and requires multiple intramuscular injections over the RSV ...
Anushi E. Rajapaksa +22 more
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Palivizumab: Four Seasons in Russia
In 2010, the Russian Federation (RF) registered palivizumab--innovative drug, based on monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization of seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children of disease severe progress risk group, which include primarily premature infants, children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and hemodynamically ...
Baranov A.A. +45 more
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Background This study aimed at estimating the efficiency of palivizumab in the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection and its sequelae in preterm infants (32day 1-35day 0weeks of gestational age –wGA-) in Spain. Methods A decision-tree
M. Sanchez-Luna +6 more
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Ahmad Abushahin, Ibrahim Janahi, Amjad Tuffaha Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Pulmonology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Objective: The primary objective of this study was to document the hospitalization rate due to ...
Abushahin A, Janahi I, Tuffaha A
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Intramuscular injections are contra-indicated in infants with either acquired or congenital bleeding disorders. In such patients, it is unlicensed practice to administer vaccines by subcutaneous route.
Karel Allegaert +3 more
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Palivizumab prophylaxis of RSV infections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Background: Palivizumab is indicated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis in high-risk children. Methods: Observational study, based on 4 sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), with institutional reports of infants at high risk for RSV ...
Suada Heljic +8 more
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common cause of hospitalisation in infants and the elderly. Palivizumab prophylaxis is the only approved treatment modality but is costly and only offered to select vulnerable populations.
Agata Antepowicz +5 more
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Ann Haerskjold,1,2 Lonny Henriksen,2 Susanne Way,1 Mikkel Malham,3 Jesper Hallas,4 Lars Pedersen,5 Lone Graff Stensballe1 1The Child and Adolescent Clinic 4072, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2The Research Unit Women
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