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Effect of leukapheresis on pain reduction in leukemic priapism
Priapism is a rare presentation of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML). It is also considered a medical emergency as delay in treatment may lead to impotence.
Shahida Noushad +4 more
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Sickle cell anaemia and the experiences of young people living with the condition [PDF]
This qualitative literature review examines the experiences of young people with Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA). Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a condition acknowledged for its unpredictability, painful episodes and life threatening nature.
Ellis, M.R.C., Foster, N.
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Emerging Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
ABSTRACT Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition that can significantly affect men's sexual health and quality of life, and for which there are many well‐studied effective treatments. In spite of this, many individuals still seek out alternative therapies.
Resa Magill +3 more
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Stuttering priapism in a pediatric patient with pheochromocytoma-induced thrombocytosis
Priapism is an erection of more than 4 h without sexual stimulation. Ischemic priapism may lead to irreversible erectile dysfunction after a long-lasting period.
Sarayuth Boonchai +3 more
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Genetic Contribution to Asthma Informs Acute Chest Syndrome Pathophysiology and Risk Stratification
ABSTRACT Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) occurring in ~50% of patients, some presenting frequent episodes. We lack tools to identify patients at high risk of ACS occurrence or frequent episodes. Epidemiological studies have found an association between asthma and ACS, but whether this link is causal is ...
Sara El Aouhel +10 more
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Spinal stenosis: A summary and review [PDF]
A review of the etiology, clinical, radiological and laboratory presentation, differential diagnosis and management of spinal stenosis is presented.
Walker, B.F.
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Regional brain c-fos activation associated with penile erection and other symptoms induced by the spider toxin Tx2-6 [PDF]
Brain areas expressing c-fos messenger RNA were mapped by quantitative in situ hybridization after 1-2 h of intoxication with 10 mu g/kg Tx2-6, a toxin obtained from the venom of the spider Phoneutria nigriventer.
Hipólide, Débora Cristina +6 more
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic inflammatory state, characterized by increased plasma values of inflammatory and angiogenic proteins. Although red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is known to have immunomodulatory effects in other conditions, its potential effects on the inflammatory state in SCD remain largely unknown.
Lydian A. de Ligt +9 more
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What are the available data on incidence & prevalence prognosis risk factors of severity of sickle cell disease in sub‐Saharan Africa? ABSTRACT Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in sub‐Saharan Africa. Epidemiological data remain sparse, but regional screening and research initiatives are expanding.
Brigitte Ranque +2 more
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Valproic Acid-induced Priapism In A Child
A complete or partial involuntary erection that occurs in absence of a sexual stimulation and lasts longer than four hours is defined as priapism. Etiology usually includes sickle cell disease or hematologic malignancies.
Esra Türe +3 more
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