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ABSTRACT Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) refers to reactivation of varicella–zoster virus involving the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve. Guillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS) has been infrequently reported following herpes zoster infection, and its occurrence after HZO is particularly uncommon.
Asad Ullah Khan +8 more
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Application of ozone and plasmapheresis in complex treatment of uveitis
A new method of treatment of endogenous uveitis have been developed. The method is based on the application of metabolic plasmapheresis with ozonization of cellular weight.
A. D. Chernyshyova
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Case Report: Recurrent Guillain–Barré Syndrome in a 56‐Year‐Old Male
ABSTRACT Recurrent Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is an uncommon variant of immune‐mediated polyradiculoneuropathy. We report a 56‐year‐old male who had two distinct episodes of acute inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy within the span of 3 months. The first episode presented with an episode of ascending paralysis and areflexia, with nerve conduction ...
Farah Sadiq +8 more
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ABSTRACT Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a life‐threatening autoimmune blistering disease with a mortality rate of 70%–90%, driven largely by respiratory complications such as bronchiolitis obliterans. Managing respiratory failure in these patients remains exceptionally difficult.
Lu Li +5 more
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ABSTRACT Optic neuritis is an acute inflammatory disease that can cause acute visual loss. We present a case of a 22‐year‐old female in postpartum with acute headache, retroocular pain, and bilateral amaurosis. Orbit MRI revealed inflammatory changes in both neurovascular optical bundles.
Jose Luis Rojas‐Oviedo +5 more
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Plasmapheresis in a patient with scleromyxedema.
We describe a patient with progressive scleromyxedema who failed to respond to previously described treatment modalities. A trial of plasmapheresis was initiated, but after an initial promising response, his disease continued to progress.
Lookingbill, D P, Westheim, A I
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Background: Mycophenolic acid (MPA), a crucial immunosuppressive drug, and plasmapheresis, an effective immunoreduction method, are simultaneously used for the management of various immune-related diseases, including kidney transplantation.
Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa +10 more
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Can Plasma Exchange Be Used to Lower the Circulating Burden of Microplastics in Human Patients?
ABSTRACT Microplastic particles (MP) from industrial products and degradation of plastic waste are ubiquitous in our environment and convey serious potential risks to human health. There is currently no established method for removing MP from the human body.
Robert Weinstein +12 more
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Extracorporeal Methods of Detoxification in Generalized Peritonitis
Objective: to optimize the results of treatment in patients with generalized peritonitis. Sixty-eight patients were examined. In Group 1 (n=26), plasmapheresis was performed during traditional therapy; in Group 2 (n=28) plasmapheresis was combined with ...
O. M. Shevtsova +4 more
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Plasmapheresis for treatment of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Whole lung lavage (WLL) is currently the standard therapy for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP). Nevertheless, some PAP patients respond poorly to WLL or require it frequently.
B. C. Trapnell +6 more
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