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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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Breast compression techniques in screening mammography – A Maltese evaluation project [PDF]

, 2018
Introduction: In screening mammography, the radiographer should be responsible for providing mammograms of high diagnostic value, possibly without subjecting clients to a painful experience.
Naylor, Sarah, Cassar Agius, E., S. Naylor, Cassar Agius, E, E. Cassar Agius   +4 more
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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SUMA Technology and Newborn Screening Tests for Inherited Metabolic Diseases in Cuba

Journal of Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Screening, 2016
The ultramicroanalytic system (SUMA), created in the 1980s, is a complete system of reagents and instrumentation to perform ultramicroassays combining the sensitivity of the micro-enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests with the use of ...
Ernesto Carlos González Reyes PhD, Elisa M. Castells MSc, Amarilys Frómeta MSc, Ana Luisa Arteaga MD, Lesley Del Río MSc, Yileidis Tejeda MSc, Pedro L. Pérez LT, Mary Triny Segura BSc, Pedro Almenares MSc, Yenitse Perea MSc, Niurka M. Carlos MSc, René Robaina MD, PhD, José L. Fernández-Yero MD, PhD   +12 more
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TAK1 inhibition improves myoblast differentiation and alleviates fibrosis in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2021
Background Transforming growth factor‐β‐activated kinase 1 (TAK1) plays a key role in regulating fibroblast and myoblast proliferation and differentiation. However, the TAK1 changes associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are poorly understood,
Dengqiu Xu, Sijia Li, Lu Wang, Jingwei Jiang, Lei Zhao, Xiaofei Huang, Zeren Sun, Chunjie Li, Lixin Sun, Xihua Li, Zhenzhou Jiang, Luyong Zhang   +11 more
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Standards for Quality Assurance in Cervical Screening Quality Assurance in Primary Care and Other Cervical Screening Settings

, 2020
Programme operation includes: • Coverage standard, the definition of the screening population and of the recommended screening intervals • Processes for the identification of eligible women • The acquisition and update of the demographic details of ...
Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP)
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Cost evaluation in a colorectal cancer screening programme by faecal occult blood test in the District of Florence

, 2008
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the direct costs of first and repeat colorectal cancer screening by immunochemical faecal occult blood testing (I-FOBT). METHODS: Florence district residents aged 50-70 were invited to undergo one-time I-FOBT every two ...
P. Mantellini, M. Falcone, Working Group of Regional Reference Centre for Oncological Screening of Tuscany, G. Grazzini, M. Zappa, S. Ciatto, G. Castiglione, C. Cislaghi   +7 more
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Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis - The parent perspective. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND Newborn screening for CF started 01/2011 in Switzerland. We investigated the parents' opinions about the information received, their feelings, and overall approval of the screening.
Rueegg, Corina S, Fingerhut, R., Moeller, A., Rueegg, C.S., Moeller, Alexander, Jurca, M., Kuehni, C.E., Barben, Jürg, Barben, J., Hafen, Gaudenz M, Fingerhut, Ralph, Kuehni, Claudia E, Hafen, G.M., Jurca, Maja   +13 more
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
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