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Lower dose rituximab is active in adults patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 weekly for four weeks has significant activity in patients with immune thrombocytopenia. We evaluated the activity of lower dose rituximab (100 mg iv weekly for 4 weeks) in 28 adults with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Francesco Zaja +18 more
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ABSTRACT Aim To assess the validity of a modified Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment scale (Dev‐NSARS) for neonatal pressure injuries (PIs) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and neonatal sub‐intensive care unit (NICU‐Sub) environment. Background Medical devices are the leading cause of pressure injuries (PIs) in neonates, a key cause of morbidity ...
Biagio Nicolosi +6 more
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Síndrome de Evans - presentación atípica de un linfoma raro
Evans Syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by two or more cytopenias, usually autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. It can be primary/idiopathic or secondary to other diseases.
Catarina Teles Neto +5 more
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Management of Gaucher Disease Type 1 in a Resource‐Limited Setting: A Pediatric Case Study
ABSTRACT This case report depicts the management of an 8‐year‐old male with Gaucher Disease Type 1, manifesting as massive splenomegaly, anemia, and skeletal involvement in a resource‐constrained environment. Treated with splenectomy due to the absence of enzyme replacement therapy, it underscores the necessity for enhanced therapeutic access and ...
Bipesh Kumar Shah +4 more
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Rumpel-Leede phenomenon following radial artery catheterisation
Rumpel-Leede phenomenon is a rarely diagnosed entity that can be seen in patients following the application of tourniquet-like forces to the extremities. This phenomenon describes petechiae and purpura secondary to venous compression and congestion, with
Floyd A. Pirtle +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aim In Mainland China, Helicobacter pylori infection is prevalent in about 50% of adults. However, there is limited real‐world evidence on its diagnosis and treatment patterns. This study investigated diagnosis, treatment patterns, and effectiveness of eradication treatment in patients with Helicobacter pylori infections in ...
Changqin Xu +6 more
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Thrombocytopenia and hyperthyroidism: A case report and literature review
Key Clinical Message Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is very challenging to diagnose with concurrent comorbidities affecting platelet count including PAH and autoimmune thyroid disease.
Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen +5 more
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We report an exceptional case of cardiac angiosarcoma in which diffuse alveolar haemorrhage was caused by both pulmonary metastases and Kasabach–Merritt syndrome. Strategies to achieve transfusion‐independent haemostasis such as high PEEP may create an opportunity for prompt biopsy and facilitate timely initiation of definitive treatment.
Takuma Ikeda, Satoru Terada, Kazuo Endo
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ABSTRACT Primary HIV‐associated thrombocytopenia (PHAT) is an isolated thrombocytopenia in HIV‐positive individuals in the absence of secondary causes. The presence of certain Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) has been linked to individuals’ immune response to HIV and the development of immune‐mediated thrombocytopenic disorders.
Walter J Janse van Rensburg +2 more
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IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (i.T.P.) [PDF]
The course of t he disorder is acute and chronic.The acute form o f the disease occurs most c ommonly in children , but is seen i n adults as well . The chronic recurrent f orm occurs most o f t e n in women between t wenty and forty years of age.
Sh. MOHAMEDI M ZAMANIANPOUR ML GHASEMI
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