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Subcutaneous vs. Intravenous Immunoglobulins in Patients with CLL
Secondary antibody immunodeficiency is a common complication in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and infections, along with secondary malignancies, are the leading cause of death in these patients. Hypogammaglobulinemia can be managed with immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IGRT). Besides the classic intravenous form (IVIG), a subcutaneous form (SCIG) is also available. An Italian retrospective study published in the journal Current Oncology compared their efficacy in secondary immunodeficiency in CLL patients.
Talking without vocal cords? A new AI-supported technology may help
A team of bioengineers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a thin,…
Bimekizumab in the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa – another approved indication for this biological agent
In May, the primary results of the BE HEARD I and II studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of…
Reducing Overall Mortality by Combining Three Antihypertensives into a Single Pill
Treating hypertension to recommended target blood pressure values often requires a combination of…
Current European Recommendations for the Treatment of Renal Colic Due to Urolithiasis
At the annual congress in Milan in 2023, new recommendations from the European Association of…
MD Šimon Kozák: In algology, nothing works miraculously overnight! It is important to seek advice from specialists
Why is it not advisable to rely on one method in pain treatment? What about patients with a mixed…
Efficacy and Safety of Fenfluramine in the Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome – An Overview of Current Knowledge
In a recently published article, British authors summarize the current knowledge on the efficacy…
Spectrum of Mechanisms of Action of Fenfluramine in the Treatment of Rare Epilepsies
Fenfluramine (FFA) is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of rare epilepsies such as Dravet…
Hybrid Cooperating Complexes in Osteoarthritis Treatment
Intra-articular application of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid is part of the treatment of…
Possibilities of Cannabis Use in Tourette Syndrome Therapy
A retrospective analysis and online survey conducted at a psychiatric clinic in Hanover, Germany,…