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Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive drug widely used by solid organ transplant recipients. Although it is known that MMF suppresses immune responses, its exact effects on specific vaccinations have not been investigated yet. Mucosal vaccinations are increasingly used, such as a cholera vaccination consisting of two oral immunizations ...
Boukje C. Eveleens Maarse +4 more
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Hospitalization rates for pneumococcal disease in Brazil, 2004 - 2006
OBJECTIVE: To estimate hospitalization rates for pneumococcal disease based on the Brazilian Hospital Information System (SIH). METHODS: Descriptive study based on the Hospital Information System of Brazilian National Health System data from January 2004
Hillegonda Maria Dutilh Novaes +2 more
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An Investigation of the Factors Reducing the Use of Hospital Services: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hospital service utilization has declined in many health systems due to policy shifts, limited resources, and alternative care approaches. This study aimed to systematically review the factors contributing to a reduction in the use or volume of hospital services.
Sedighe Sadat Tabatabaei Far +3 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Bispecific antibody (BsAb) treatment can lead to increased infections in myeloma patients. Methods We used ELISpot and flow cytometry to test the T cell response to BCMA‐CD3‐bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) pavurutamab (PAV) and BCMA‐expressing myeloma cells after in vitro culture.
Ida Steiro +9 more
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Post‐Tuberculosis Lung Disease: Clinicopathologic Insights, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management
A comprehensive review on post‐tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) addresses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical phenotypes and management, risk factors, prevention and systems approach, and future directions. This review provides standardized definitions, mechanistic insights and biomarkers of PTLD development, and clinical strategies for PTLD ...
Radha Gopalaswamy, Selvakumar Subbian
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ABSTRACT Purpose The primary aim was to conduct a longitudinal pharmacoepidemiological study on the dispensing patterns of the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines in a section of the private healthcare sector in South Africa in the presence of the COVID‐19 vaccine to document the dispensing of these two respiratory vaccines alongside COVID‐19 vaccines.
I. Truter +4 more
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BACKGROUND: The Gambia introduced seven-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in August 2009 and switched to 13-valent PCV in April 2011. In April 2009 monovalent hepatitis B and combined Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis and Haemophilus influenzae type
Lowe-Jallow, Y +6 more
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Updates in COPD Management: From Inflammatory Pathways to Targeted Therapies
COPD is a heterogeneous disease driven by overlapping neutrophilic and eosinophilic inflammatory pathways. This review highlights the shift from symptom‐based treatment toward phenotype‐ and biomarker‐directed care. Blood eosinophils, FeNO, and IgE predict corticosteroid responsiveness and identify candidates for biologic therapy.
Sasha Raman +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Bloodstream infections remain a major cause of mortality among cancer patients. Pathogen surveillance and risk stratification tools are key to improved management. This study describes trends in causative pathogens and explores risk factors for positive blood cultures (PBCs) and post‐infection mortality in cancer patients.
Mathias Holmsgaard Eskesen +7 more
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