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January 25th 2025
Presence of comorbidities in older patients with breast cancer complicates treatment decisions.
An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.
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Transition From IVIG to Efgartigimod in Patients With CIDP Could Lead to Worsening of Disease
January 21st 2025A series of patient cases demonstrates the potential harm that patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) may face when transitioning from intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to FcRn therapy.
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Air Pollution and Seasonal Variability Associated With Asthma- and COPD-Related Hospital Admissions
January 20th 2025The authors found that humidity, cold and heat waves, and air pollution led to a higher likelihood of asthma- and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related hospitalizations.
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Study Shows Potential Population-Level Benefits of Intensive BP Targets in Adults With CKD
January 20th 2025The reduction in cardiovascular end points and the increase in adverse events observed in a clinical trial were largely transportable to trial-eligible chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations from clinical practice.
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IVIG Prophylaxis Significantly Reduces Hospital Admissions for Fever in Pediatrics With ALL
January 17th 2025Admissions to the hospital for fever were reduced in pediatric patients with medium-risk ALL receiving intravenous immunoglobulin, a potentially useful finding to help prevent infections in vulnerable patients.
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