Expert Perspective: Diagnosis and Treatment of Castleman Disease
Castleman disease (CD) is a major diagnostic challenge for rheumatologists. Unicentric CD (UCD) involves one enlarged lymph node region, whereas multicentric CD (MCD) involves multiple enlarged lymph node regions. Both UCD and MCD may exhibit a wide range of symptoms that overlap with other immune‐mediated conditions.
Luke Y. C. Chen+2 more
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Introduction. Sirolimus has inhibitory effects on epithelial healing and cholangiocyte regeneration. In liver transplantation (LT) patients, these effects may be greatest at the biliary anastomosis.
James H. Tabibian, M.D.+8 more
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Low-dose oral sirolimus and the risk of menstrual-cycle disturbances and ovarian cysts: analysis of the randomized controlled SUISSE ADPKD trial. [PDF]
Sirolimus has been approved for clinical use in non proliferative and proliferative disorders. It inhibits the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway which is also known to regulate ovarian morphology and function.
Matthias Braun+14 more
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Perfil dos pacientes submetidos à angioplastia trasluminal coronariana com stents farmacológicos no Instituto de Cardiologia de Santa Catarina. [PDF]
Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Curso de Medicina.
Aquino, Vivian Wuerges de
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The paradox of cancer genes in non-malignant conditions: implications for precision medicine. [PDF]
Next-generation sequencing has enabled patient selection for targeted drugs, some of which have shown remarkable efficacy in cancers that have the cognate molecular signatures.
Adashek, Jacob J+3 more
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Emotions and scope effects in the monetary valuation of health [PDF]
JEL classifications: H41 H51 I11 I18 I31This study presents evidence on the role of emotions in the monetary evaluation of health technologies, namely, drug-eluting stents (DES) in our case.
Araña, Jorge+3 more
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Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen+7 more
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Sirolimus-Induced Rash in a Kidney Transplant Patient
Sirolimus is an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin, which is used in kidney transplant immunosuppression. The clinical spectrum of cutaneous adverse events associated with sirolimus use varies, with maculopapular rash being an uncommon side ...
Zachary Bruss+3 more
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Macromolecular approaches to prevent thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia following percutaneous coronary intervention. [PDF]
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the largest contributors to death worldwide. Improvements in cardiovascular technology leading to the current generation of drug-eluting stents, bioresorbable stents, and drug-eluting balloons, coupled with advances ...
Panitch, Alyssa, Scott, Rebecca A
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Dramatic Response to Sirolimus in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis [PDF]
Depatrment of Respirology, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario Correspondence: Dr Dmitry Rozenberg, Depatrment of Respirology, Toronto General Hospital, 9N 965 – 585 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2N2. Telephone 416-340-4591, fax 416-340-3109, e-mail dmitry.rozenberg@uhn.ca A 41-year-old woman presented with a one-
Rozenberg, Dmitry, Thenganatt, John
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