The effect of rituximab therapy on immunoglobulin levels in patients with …7thSpace Interactive (press release)Methods: We performed a single centre retrospective review of 177 patients with multisystem autoimmune disease receiving rituximab between …
India has 1.8 mn cancer patients but only one oncologist to treat every 2000 – Business Standard
Business StandardIndia has 1.8 mn cancer patients but only one oncologist to treat every 2000Business StandardEminent doctor and Medanta Medicity founder Naresh Trehan says the dearth of specialists in this space also stems from the fact that the segme…
Vaccines and Biologics: Questions Remain – MedPage Today
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Vaccines and Biologics: Questions Remain
MedPage Today Inadequate protection after influenza vaccination also has been seen among patients receiving the B-cell depleting agent rituximab (Rituxan), with particularly low responses being seen among patients whose B cells are fully depleted. Therefore, “it … |
Scientists create antibody that blocks pain and itchiness – Geek
Daily MailScientists create antibody that blocks pain and itchinessGeekLee used antibodies to capture the channel proteins for study, but he got to wondering if it might be possible to create an antibody to inhibit the function of the channel in living…
Brave Hannah Day's progress pleases doctors – Times Colonist
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Brave Hannah Day’s progress pleases doctors
Times Colonist Hannah, from Langford, received a stem-cell transplant from her mother, Brooke Ervin, on March 19. “So far, I’m really happy she’s gotten through to the point she has now,” Rassekh said. He is working to subdue her Graft Versus Host Disease and get her … |
Cytomegalovirus may exacerbate anemia in chronic kidney disease – Healio
Cytomegalovirus may exacerbate anemia in chronic kidney diseaseHealioRenal cytomegalovirus infection may precipitate or worsen anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to recent findings. Previous studies have associated the developmen…
'Save a life by signing up as an organ donor' – Newtown Abbey Times
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‘Save a life by signing up as an organ donor‘
Newtown Abbey Times Glengormley man Steve Carter is almost halfway through his series of nine fundraising challenges to raise money for a number of organ donation charities. His efforts have already raised thousands of pounds for good causes including the Denise Carter … |
Heart failure more prevalent with COPD – Clinical Advisor
Heart failure more prevalent with COPDClinical AdvisorTo examine the frequency and impact of heart failure in patients aged 40 years and over with COPD, researchers retrospectively analyzed hospital discharge data from 2001 to 2010. Their findings were…
Stem cells are like gold mine if wisely used: Experts – Times of India
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Stem cells are like gold mine if wisely used: Experts
Times of India BANGALORE: There is relief for those suffering from liver cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, critical limb ischemia or severe blockage of arteries if stem cell researches under way in Bangalore get the Centre’s nod. Currently, the only approved stem cell … |
Union Home secretary asks all DGPs to implement anti-tobacco Act – Daily News & Analysis
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Union Home secretary asks all DGPs to implement anti-tobacco Act
Daily News & Analysis As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) conducted on behalf of the ministry of health and family welfare, 48 per cent of men and over 20 per cent women consume tobacco products in India. The high rate of consumption of tobacco leads to more than … |