2024
Uncommon biphasic CAR-T expansion induces hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis-like syndrome and fatal multiple infections following BCMA CAR-T cell therapy: a case report
Yan W, Xiong Y, Lv R, Du C, Yu T, Zhang S, Sui W, Deng S, Xiao J, Xu Y, Zou D, Qiu L, An G. Uncommon biphasic CAR-T expansion induces hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis-like syndrome and fatal multiple infections following BCMA CAR-T cell therapy: a case report. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2024, 12: e010080. PMID: 39608976, PMCID: PMC11603806, DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2024-010080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCAR-T expansionMultiple myelomaCell infusionSevere toxicityChimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapyCAR-T cell infusionCAR-T cell therapyMesenchymal stem cell infusionCentral nervous system infectionCell expansion in vivoAnti-infective regimenRefractory multiple myelomaCytokine release syndromeStem cell infusionImmune cell componentsNervous system infectionCases of patientsExpansion in vivoImproving cytopeniasCytomegalovirus viremiaCAR-TSpectral flow cytometryPolymicrobial infectionsCase reportStandard treatmentPhenotypic and genotypic evaluation of bleeding diagnostic dilemmas: Two case studies
Gu S, Butt A, Schulz V, Rinder H, Lee A, Gallagher P, Hwa J, Bona R. Phenotypic and genotypic evaluation of bleeding diagnostic dilemmas: Two case studies. Blood Cells Molecules And Diseases 2024, 110: 102893. PMID: 39260211, DOI: 10.1016/j.bcmd.2024.102893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInherited platelet disordersClinically significant bleedingCases of patientsHeterogeneous group of conditionsGroup of conditionsSignificant bleedingDiagnostic yieldDiagnostic dilemmaPlatelet disordersBleeding disordersEvaluating patientsPatient cohortMolecular pathogenesisMass cytometryHeterogeneous groupPatientsMultimodal approachBleedingImprove patient careDiagnosisDisordersPatient careGenetic sequencesLaboratory testing approachPotential utility
2023
Assessing the safety of continued perioperative antithrombotic therapy in endoscopic airway surgery for laryngotracheal stenosis
Shah H, Reeder A, Rohrbaugh T, Kohli N. Assessing the safety of continued perioperative antithrombotic therapy in endoscopic airway surgery for laryngotracheal stenosis. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2023, 44: 103857. PMID: 37030129, PMCID: PMC10033492, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic airway surgeryAntithrombotic therapyAirway surgeryPerioperative continuationLaryngotracheal stenosisEndoscopic surgeryOpen airway surgeryPerioperative antithrombotic therapyCases of patientsPerioperative cessationPreoperative continuationPostoperative bleedingProlonged intubationAntithrombotic usePrimary outcomeRetrospective studyTracheal stenosisSingle institutionProspective InvestigationInclusion criteriaSurgeryPatientsTherapyComplicationsStenosisPerioperative Management of Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Narrative Review and Case Series
Hickey T, Meeks T, Oxentine H, Park D, Abelleira A, Edens E, Gordon A, Acampora G. Perioperative Management of Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Narrative Review and Case Series. Substance Abuse 2023, 44: 96-103. PMID: 37226900, DOI: 10.1177/08897077231167043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtended-release buprenorphinePerioperative managementPerioperative experienceNarrative reviewOutpatient inguinal hernia repairFull agonist opioidsSeries of patientsOpioid use disorderCases of patientsCommon clinical challengeInguinal hernia repairVariety of surgeriesDifferent medical centersDisorder treatment providersNationwide healthcare systemMultimodal analgesiaAgonist opioidsCase seriesBuprenorphine formulationsInpatient surgeryCase reportProspective dataClinical dataHernia repairClinical challenge
2022
Spontaneous Adrenal Hemorrhage with Mild Hypoadrenalism in a Patient Anticoagulated with Apixaban for Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Tan J, Shukla A, Hu J, Majumdar S. Spontaneous Adrenal Hemorrhage with Mild Hypoadrenalism in a Patient Anticoagulated with Apixaban for Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports In Endocrinology 2022, 2022: 6538800. PMID: 36504598, PMCID: PMC9729038, DOI: 10.1155/2022/6538800.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesDirect oral anticoagulantsAdrenal hemorrhageAntiphospholipid syndromeSafety of DOACsBilateral adrenal hemorrhageDeep venous thrombosesPrimary adrenal insufficiencySpontaneous adrenal hemorrhageCases of patientsPubMed/MEDLINEWarrants further studyAldosterone physiologyAPLS patientsAdrenal involvementEndocrine complicationsOral anticoagulantsVenous thrombosesAdrenal insufficiencyCortisol deficiencyAdrenal functionCortisol replacementAdrenal glandCase reportLaboratory findingsZona reticularis
2021
Nocardiosis and elevated beta-d-glucan in solid organ transplant recipients
Ringer M, Radcliffe C, Kerantzas CA, Malinis M, Azar MM. Nocardiosis and elevated beta-d-glucan in solid organ transplant recipients. IDCases 2021, 26: e01322. PMID: 34786341, PMCID: PMC8577490, DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01322.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesSOT recipientsBeta-d-glucan (BDG) testingSolid organ transplantation recipientsSolid organ transplant recipientsElevated BDG levelsOrgan transplant recipientsOrgan transplantation recipientsCases of nocardiosisFuture prospective studiesCases of patientsInvasive fungal infectionsBDG testingTransplant recipientsTransplantation recipientsClinical courseCase seriesProspective studyCase definitionIdentified causeElevated betaBDG levelsNocardiosisCausal associationFungal infectionsRecipientsEffect of Mahuang Fuzi and Shenzhuo Decoction on Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy: A Multicenter, Nonrandomized, Single-Arm Clinical Trial
Dong Z, Dai H, Gao Y, Jiang H, Liu M, Liu F, Liu W, Feng Z, Zhang X, Ren A, Li X, Rui H, Tian X, Li G, Liu B. Effect of Mahuang Fuzi and Shenzhuo Decoction on Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy: A Multicenter, Nonrandomized, Single-Arm Clinical Trial. Frontiers In Pharmacology 2021, 12: 724744. PMID: 34733157, PMCID: PMC8558382, DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.724744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdiopathic membranous nephropathySingle-arm clinical trialMahuang-FuziMembranous nephropathyCourse of treatmentRemission rateImmunosuppressive therapyDisease remissionUrine proteinClinical trialsSevere adverse eventsCases of patientsMean followAdverse eventsRenal functionClinical effectsNephropathyPatientsBlood albuminRemissionTherapyDecoctionMulticenterObjective performance criteriaTreatmentCOVID-19 in women with rheumatic disease who are pregnant: Data from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance
Bermas B, Gianfrancesco M, Tanner H, Seet A, Aguiar M, Al Adhoubi N, Al Emadi S, Cunha B, Flood R, Kusevich D, McCarthy E, Patel N, Ruderman E, Sattui S, Sciascia S, Siddique F, Valenzuela-Almada M, Wise L, Worthing A, Zell J, Bhana S, Costello W, Duarte-Garcia A, Grainger R, Gossec L, Hausmann J, Hyrich K, Lawson-Tovey S, Liew J, Sirotich E, Sparks J, Sufka P, Wallace Z, Machado P, Strangfeld A, Clowse M, Yazdany J, Robinson P. COVID-19 in women with rheumatic disease who are pregnant: Data from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance. The Journal Of Rheumatology 2021, 49: 110-114. PMID: 34470798, DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.210480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRheumatic diseasesPregnant womenPregnancy outcomesObstetric detailsCOVID-19Combination of antimalarialsRheumatic disease diagnosisLopinavir/ritonavirSystemic lupus erythematosusCases of patientsCOVID-19 infectionCoronavirus disease 2019Time of infectionCOVID-19 diagnosisTime of reportAntiphospholipid syndromeInflammatory arthritidesPreterm birthLupus erythematosusMedian ageTerm birthsRheumatoid arthritisSupplemental oxygenArthritis/Medication treatment
2020
Heterotopic caval valve implantation for the management of severe tricuspid regurgitation: a case series
Sharkey A, Acuna R, Belani K, Sharma RK, Chaudhary O, Fatima H, Laham R, Mahmood F. Heterotopic caval valve implantation for the management of severe tricuspid regurgitation: a case series. European Heart Journal - Case Reports 2020, 5: ytaa428. PMID: 33644639, PMCID: PMC7898562, DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa428.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCaval valve implantationSevere tricuspid regurgitationTricuspid regurgitationSurgical interventionMedical therapyValve implantationSymptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitationMaximal medical therapyPatients surgical interventionCases of patientsRight atrium junctionProgressive symptomsHeart failureSymptom reliefAtrium junctionCase seriesHigh morbidityNon-invasive methodPostoperative haemodynamicsExtensive comorbiditySuccessful dischargePatientsSymptomsTherapyIntervention
2019
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus With Stuttering: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Mathew P, Chiu L, Lee C, Carroll R, Johnson MD. Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus With Stuttering: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurgery 2019, 135: 176-179. PMID: 31805405, PMCID: PMC8424911, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalusNormal pressure hydrocephalusCSF drainageGait difficultyPressure hydrocephalusCognitive impairmentVentriculoperitoneal shunt placementLumbar CSF drainageVP shunt revisionCases of patientsGait apraxiaUrinary incontinenceVP shuntShunt placementShunt revisionCerebral ventricleLumbar punctureDrainage proceduresSelect circumstancesMotor apraxiaNeurological disordersIncontinenceSymptomsPatientsHydrocephalus
2016
The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature
Wijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Agampodi SB. The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2016, 10: 258. PMID: 27650795, PMCID: PMC5030737, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-1048-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTel Hashomer camptodactyly syndromeDermatoglyphic featuresCases of patientsAvailable casesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) statementPreferred Reporting ItemsSystematic literature searchEarly fetal developmentEarly fetal periodClinical featuresCochrane LibraryPalmar creasesRare diseaseIntrauterine effectsTrip DatabaseReporting ItemsFetal developmentGrowth disturbanceFlexion creasesSyndromeSystematic reviewFetal periodFuture patientsPhenotypic biomarkersLiterature searchIncreased Identification of Emergency Department 72‐hour Returns Using Multihospital Health Information Exchange
Shy BD, Kim EY, Genes NG, Lowry T, Loo GT, Hwang U, Richardson LD, Shapiro JS. Increased Identification of Emergency Department 72‐hour Returns Using Multihospital Health Information Exchange. Academic Emergency Medicine 2016, 23: 645-649. PMID: 26932394, DOI: 10.1111/acem.12954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentHealth information exchangeED returnIndex visitReturn visitsEarly ED returnsInitial ED dischargeCases of patientsReturn visit rateLarge health information exchangeIndividual emergency departmentsPatient safety effortsED dischargeED visitsEarly returnVisit ratesPatient encountersStudy periodPatient dataVisitsNew York metropolitan areaSafety effortsDepartmentHoursPatients
2012
Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology
Goldberg PA, Varriale DJ, Mercurio MR. Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology. Endocrine Practice 2012, 18: 731-736. PMID: 22446133, DOI: 10.4158/ep11384.ra.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProfessional ethicsMalpractice lawCrossroads of medicineMedical decision-making processEthical practiceEffective doctor-patient communicationPatients' rightsCompassionate physiciansGood physicianEthicsMedicolegal liabilityCommon conundrumInformed consentLawRightsDecision-making processThorough documentationClinical endocrinologyCases of patientsStandard of careLawyersPaternalismLiabilityVirtueDoctor-patient communicationPsoriasis and Down syndrome: a report of three cases and a potential pathophysiologic link.
Marmon S, De Souza A, Strober B. Psoriasis and Down syndrome: a report of three cases and a potential pathophysiologic link. Dermatology Online Journal 2012, 18: 13. PMID: 22747937, DOI: 10.5070/d305m5f4bx.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDown syndromeSerum levelsIFN-gammaChronic plaque psoriasisPotential pathophysiologic linksHigher serum levelsCases of patientsProduction of cytokinesTumor necrosis factorTh1 lineage cellsPathophysiologic linkPlaque psoriasisTh17 cellsTh17 pathwayPatient populationIL-2Healthy controlsNecrosis factorGreater prevalencePsoriasisSyndromeIFN systemPatientsLineage cellsCells
2011
Cerebrovascular Accidents Associated with Sorafenib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Saif MW, Isufi I, Peccerillo J, Syrigos KN. Cerebrovascular Accidents Associated with Sorafenib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Gastroenterology Research And Practice 2011, 2011: 616080. PMID: 21687621, PMCID: PMC3113260, DOI: 10.1155/2011/616080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHepatocellular carcinomaCerebrovascular accidentVenous thrombotic eventsNormal systolic functionCases of patientsHead CT scanPrompt discontinuationAcute abnormalitiesCerebrovascular eventsNeurologic symptomsSystolic functionThrombotic eventsSecond patientCarotid ultrasoundSignificant stenosisRisk factorsMultikinase inhibitorCT scanLeft ventriclePatientsSorafenibAngiogenetic agentsHeart chambersCarcinomaLaboratory dataRole of stressful and traumatic life events in obsessive–compulsive disorder
Fontenelle L, Cocchi L, Harrison B, Miguel E, Torres A. Role of stressful and traumatic life events in obsessive–compulsive disorder. Neuropsychiatry 2011, 1: 61-69. DOI: 10.2217/npy.10.1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Endometriosis-associated Lyme
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Ziogos M, Kalogeraki A, Kappou D, Arici A. Endometriosis-associated Lyme. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2010, 30: 184-186. PMID: 20143981, DOI: 10.3109/01443610903470270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseaseIVF-ET procedureChronic fatigue syndromeCases of patientsSystemic lupusRheumatoid arthritisSjögren's syndromeFatigue syndromeMultiple sclerosisSerological findingsMedical filesEndocrine diseasesEndometriosisDiseaseSyndromeBorrelia burgdorferiWomenPatientsArthritisComplicationsSclerosisLupusPregnancyFeverMigraine
2009
Quantitative simultaneous cardiac SPECT using MC‐JOSEM
Ouyang J, Zhu X, Trott C, Fakhri G. Quantitative simultaneous cardiac SPECT using MC‐JOSEM. Medical Physics 2009, 36: 602-611. PMID: 19292000, PMCID: PMC2673670, DOI: 10.1118/1.3063544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMC-JOSEMEnergy windowWater-filled torso phantomScatter correctionPhotopeak energy windowStandard OSEMCardiac SPECT imagingActivity concentration ratioIterative reconstruction algorithmReconstruction algorithmMyocardium wallTorso phantomActivity estimationDetector responseEmission energyBackground compartmentPhantom dataCardiac SPECTActivity distributionRest/stress imagingScatteringCases of patientsOSEMChest painCardiac protocols
2000
Lactic Acidosis in the Setting of Antiretroviral Therapy for the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Shaer A, Rastegar A. Lactic Acidosis in the Setting of Antiretroviral Therapy for the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. American Journal Of Nephrology 2000, 20: 332-338. PMID: 10970989, DOI: 10.1159/000013610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyLactic acidosisAIDS patientsType B lactic acidosisAggressive supportive therapyContinuous venovenous hemodiafiltrationSerum lactate levelsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeCases of patientsLiver failureFluid administrationImmunodeficiency syndromeSupportive therapySingle doseFatal disorderLactate levelsPatientsAcidosisMitochondrial myopathyTherapyEnglish literatureLamivudineStavudineSecond reportDichloroacetate
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