INFLIXIMAB FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CHECKPOINT INHIBITOR ASSOCIATED ACUTE TUBULAR INTERSTITIAL NEPHRITIS

Infliximab for the treatment of patients with checkpoint inhibitor associated acute tubular interstitial nephritis

Acute tubular interstitial nephritis (ATIN) is the most frequently reported pathology in patients with checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) induced acute kidney injury (AKI).Glucocorticoid (GC) therapy and discontinuation of CPI are the mainstay of treatment to prevent permanent renal dysfunction and dialysis.However, less than 50% of patients have complete

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Phylogenetic and Pathotypic Characterization of a Newcastle Disease Virus Strain Isolated from Ducks and Pigeons in Hubei, China

ABSTRACT Newcastle disease is a highly contagious disease responsible for major outbreaks and considerable economic losses in the poultry industry in China.There is still little information available regarding gene characterization of the NDV, especially in ducks and pigeons.Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate NDV isolated from duck

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Positive alcohol expectancies and injunctive drinking norms in drinking to cope motives and alcohol use among older adults

Background: Studies indicate older adults have increased risk for alcohol-related harms (e.g., risk for falls) that can manifest at lower levels of consumption than younger adults.Specifically, age-related changes in alcohol metabolism, physiology, increased morbidity, and potential interactions with medications to manage chronic conditions increas

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