Effect of nebulized colistin on the ventilator circuit: a prospective pilot case- control study from a single cancer center.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:IGF-1 deficiency in TM patients in children and adolescents has been attributed to chronic anemia and hypoxia, chronic liver disease, iron overload and other associated endocrinopathies, e.g. growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Few data are available in the literature regarding adult TM patients and growth di...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： De Sanctis V,Soliman AT,Candini G,Yassin M,Raiola G,Galati MC,Elalaily R,Elsedfy H,Skordis N,Garofalo P,Anastasi S,Campisi S,Karimi M,Kattamis C,Canatan D,Kilinc Y,Sobti P,Fiscina B,El Kholy M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The monitoring of Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) after allogeneic stem cell transplantation has proven to be useful in preventing life-threatening complications; however, the pathogenic role of HHV-6 after autologous transplantation is not well-characterized, although viral reactivation might be responsible for significa...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Mineri R,Mariotti J,Sarina B,Morabito L,Crocchiolo R,Bramanti S,Sarno T,Tordato F,Carlo-Stella C,Santoro A,Castagna L

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor that targets myeloma cell and its bone marrow microenvironment. Intravenous Bortezomib with or without dexamethasone, is effective and well tolerated in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). METHODS:We used Bortezomib without corticosteroids, to avoi...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Gentilini F,Levi A,Federico V,Russo E,Foà R,Petrucci MT

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent lymphoproliferative disorder of B-cells with variable clinical behavior. It is the second most common subtype of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in western countries but reported to have a lower incidence in Asia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cases of FL diagnosed in the Department o...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Sylvia MT,Dey B,Basu D,Jacob SE,Kar R,Dubashi B

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:β-thalassemia intermedia (TI) spans a wide spectrum of severity and carries higher morbidity than previously recognized, including extramedullary hematopoiesis, leg ulcers, gallstones, thrombosis, secondary heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, skeletal deformity, growth retardation and endocrine abnormalit...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Yassin MA,Soliman AT,De Sanctis V,Yassin KS,Abdulla MA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sitagliptin, a modern antidiabetic agent which is weight neutral and associated with low rate of hypoglycaemias, is being increasingly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). However, there is a paucity of data about its efficacy and safety in beta-thalassaemia major (β-TM). This retrospective case series of five patie...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Zonoozi S,Barnard M,Prescott E,Jones R,Shah FT,Tzoulis P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical picture of patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) is associated with several complications some of which could be fatal. The objective of this study is to analyze the causes of death and the effect of sex and age on survival of Brazilian patients with SCA. Data of patients with SCA who were seen and follo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： do Nascimento EM,de Castro Lobo CL,de Bragança Pereira B,Ballas SK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Thrombophilia is a condition that predisposes to a higher incidence of venous thromboembolisms (VTE), some also in atypical sites. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have proven to be effective in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, their use can be sometimes challenging in particular setti...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Serrao A,Lucani B,Mansour D,Ferretti A,Baldacci E,Santoro C,Foà R,Chistolini A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:About 95% of cases and 98% of deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) occur in tropical countries while, in temperate low incidence countries, a disproportionate portion of TB cases is diagnosed in immigrants. Urbanization, poverty, poor housing conditions and ventilation, poor nutritional status, low education level, the HIV...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Zammarchi L,Bartalesi F,Bartoloni A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical presentation of β-thalassemia intermedia phenotypes are influenced by many factors. The persistence of fetal hemoglobin and several polymorphisms located in the promoters of γ- and β-globin genes are some of them. The aim of this study was to evaluate the combined effect of the -158 Gγ (C→T) polymorphism ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Dabke P,Colah R,Ghosh K,Nadkarni A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing an effective malaria vaccine has been the goal of the scientific community for many years. A malaria vaccine, added to existing tools and strategies, would further prevent infection and decrease the unacceptable malaria morbidity and mortality burden. Great progress has been made over the last decade and a ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： García-Basteiro AL,Bassat Q,Alonso PL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:JAK2V617F is a gain of function point mutation that occurs in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) patients and deranges their hemopoiesis at cellular level. We speculate that hyperfunctioning JAK2 can modify osteoclast (OCL) homeostasis in MPN patients. We studied 18 newly diagnosed MPN patients and four age-matched nor...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Spanoudakis E,Papoutselis M,Bazdiara I,Lamprianidi E,Kordella X,Tilkeridis C,Tsatalas C,Kotsianidis I

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) is a major modifying factor influencing sickle cell disease (SCD) severity. Despite this, HbF estimation is not routinely done in Nigeria. The relationship between HbF and SCD severity among affected children is also poorly studied. Methods:In this descriptive cross-sectional study,...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Adeodu OO,Akinlosotu MA,Adegoke SA,Oseni SBA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of newer cytotoxic monoclonal antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor modified T cells is opening a new age in the management of B-lineage adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This therapeutic change must be very positively acknowledged because of the limits of intensive chemotherapy programs and allo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Maino E,Scattolin AM,Viero P,Sancetta R,Pascarella A,Vespignani M,Bassan R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy still remains as one of the vital tests for confirmation of diagnosis of visceral Leishmaniasis. The aim of the present study is to assess the relative frequency of common, uncommon and atypical hematological findings in cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis. MATERIALS #ENTITYS...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Bhatia P,Haldar D,Varma N,Marwaha R,Varma S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to compare polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and IgM detection using enzyme linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA) in diagnosis of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. METHODS:This study was conducted from May 2009 to December 2010. Urine and blood samples were collected from 94 neonates ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Albanna EA,El-Latif RS,Sharaf HA,Gohar MK,Ibrahim BM

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:POEMS syndrome is a rare, chronic and disabling condition. The causes of this condition remain unknown; however, chronic overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines appears to be a major contributor. Early diagnosis is essential to start treatment before the clinical state of the patient becomes compromised. A complet...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Nozza A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transition of patients with ≥20% <30% bone marrow (BM) blast from the FAB category of myelodysplasia to the family of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) according to the recent WHO classification has not resolved the argument as to whether the natural history and responsiveness to therapy of these diseases is comparable...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Maurillo L,Buccisano F,Del Principe MI,Sarlo C,Di Caprio L,Ditto C,Giannotti F,Nasso D,Ceresoli E,Postorino M,Refrigeri M,Amadori S,Venditti A

更新日期：2013-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare benign histiocytic proliferative disorder predominantly of the lymph nodes, which mostly occurs in children and young adults typically presenting with lymphadenopathy. Our case is of a 63 year-old African-American male who presented with subjective fever, weight loss, bilateral ax...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Sachdeva M,Abdulhaq H

更新日期：2013-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac iron toxicity is the leading cause of death among β-halassaemia major (TM) patients. Once heart failure becomes overt, it is difficult to reverse. OBJECTIVES:To investigate non-overt cardiac dysfunctions in TM patients using pulsed wave Tissue Doppler Imaging (TD I) and its relation to iron overload...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Ragab SM,Fathy WM,El-Aziz WF,Helal RT

更新日期：2015-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for hemophilia has evolved in the last 40 years from plasma-based concentrates to recombinant proteins and, more recently, to non-factor therapeutics. Along this same timeline, research in adeno-associated viral (AAV) based gene therapy vectors has provided the framework for early phase clinical trials initial...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Arruda VR,Doshi BS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The distribution of human parvovirus B19 (HPV B19) infection is ubiquitous and occurs worldwide. The virus has high tropism to red blood cells progenitor's cells leading to temporary infection of bone marrow and transient arrest of erythropoiesis. People with frequent episodes of hemolytic anemia including s...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Urio F,George H,Tluway F,Nyambo TB,Mmbando BP,Makani J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to imatinib(IM) is of utmost importance in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) to maximise treatment effectiveness. The main objective is to measure adherence to IM by evaluating individual patient characteristics, personal behaviour and, treatment related psychological factors influencing adherence...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Kapoor J,Agrawal N,Ahmed R,Sharma SK,Gupta A,Bhurani D

更新日期：2015-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the entire process leading to the start-up of a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center at the Hiwa Cancer Hospital, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Iraqi Region. This capacity building project was funded by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and implemented with the support of the vo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Majolino I,Othman D,Rovelli A,Hassan D,Rasool L,Vacca M,Abdalrahman N,Abdullah C,Ahmed Z,Ali D,Ali K,Broggi C,Calabretta C,Canesi M,Ciabatti G,Del Fante C,De Sapio E,Dore G,Frigato A,Gabriel M,Ipsevich F,Kareem

更新日期：2017-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune hematological disorder characterized by auto antibody-mediated platelet destruction. Although the main cause of ITP remains unclear, but its relationship with some infection was demonstrated. In recent years, many studies have demonstrated improvement of plate...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Payandeh M,Sohrabi N,Zare ME,Kansestani AN,Hashemian AH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) measurements of galactomannan antigen (GM) seems to be more sensitive than serum testing to detect invasive fungal infection (IFI), a consensus on the most appropriate diagnostic threshold of the BAL GM test is still unclear. Moreover, there is uncertainty as to whether ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Cefalo M,Puxeddu E,Sarmati L,Paterno G,Fontana C,Nasso D,Pane G,De Bellis E,Palmieri R,Buzzati E,Meconi F,Laureana R,Casciani P,Zizzari AG,Rogliani P,de Fabritiis P,Maurillo L,Buccisano F,Cantonetti M,Arcese W,Ven

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic involvement in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) ranges from a nonspecific increase in liver enzymes to cryptogenic cirrhosis, and the liver is mostly involved in patients bearing the M694V MEFV mutation in homozygosis. A 44-year-old Jewish woman with FMF developed nonalcoholic steatohepatitis during colchici...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Massaro MG,Pompili M,Sicignano LL,Pizzolante F,Verrecchia E,Vecchio FM,Rigante D,Manna R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent focus on the potential link between periodontal and cardiovascular disease (PD and CVD) is part of the larger renewed interest on the role of infection and inflammation in the etiology of atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations. Periodontal Disease is an inflammatory process affecting the periodonti...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Trevisan M,Dorn J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, causing damage and dysfunction in multiple organs. The complications of this disease are numerous, affect every organ and/or tissue in the body and vary considerably among patients over the time challenging its man...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Yassin M,Soliman A,De Sanctis V,Nashwan A,Abusamaan S,Moustafa A,Kohla S,Soliman D

更新日期：2017-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired aplastic anemia (aAA) is a severe and rare disease, characterized by hematopoietic bone marrow failure and peripheral cytopenia. The pathophysiology is immune mediated in most cases, activated T1 lymphocytes have been identified as effector cells. The disease can be successfully treated with combined immunosu...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Cudillo L

更新日期：2009-12-26 00:00:00