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Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient.

3 Jul 2023

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Study investigates the occurrence of ADAMTS13 antibodies in COVID-19 patients and their association with disease severity and lower ADAMTS13 activity. The findings suggest the need to include ADAMTS13 antibodies in diagnosing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Jul 2023

Cedars-Sinai performs a record-setting number of solid organ transplants in 2022

As the nation takes notice of the importance of organ donations during April, National Donate Life Month, Cedars-Sinai is reporting a record-setting year for calendar year 2022.

25 Apr 2023

CDC recommendations and clinical considerations for the treatment of severe Mpox

In a recent article published in the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a team of researchers discussed the medical countermeasures and clinical considerations for treating severe manifestations of Mpox.

6 Mar 2023

Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients

In a new study, researchers assessed the remdesivir resistance developed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-infected transplant recipients.

29 Sep 2022

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

A recent study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus.

25 Sep 2022

New disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve whole blood exchange

A novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the formation of amyloid plaque in the brains of mice, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

15 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

A new study reported four cases of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorder that commenced after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Jun 2022

Standard blood cancer test holds clear clues of rare IgD multiple myeloma

A test for the common blood cancer multiple myeloma also holds clear clues that the patient has one of the most uncommon and deadly forms of this cancer, investigators say.

19 May 2022

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

Researchers evaluated the survival benefit conferred by PLEX in patients with severe COVID-19 and cytokine-storm syndrome.

14 Mar 2022

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome rare but serious adverse event associated with Ad26.COV2.S vaccination

A recent study conducted in the United States has revealed that thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome following adenoviral vector-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is a rare event.

16 Nov 2021

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Scientists explore the link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and anti-NMDAR encephalitis.

1 Nov 2021

Health-related quality of life of COVID-19 patients with long-COVID: Study

Researchers conducted a survey-based study and assessed the impact of long COVID on the health-related quality of life in Japanese COVID-19 patients.

4 Oct 2021

Shorter survival of multiple myeloma subgroup linked to worse kidney damage

Nearly 20% of patients with multiple myeloma have a form in which they make extreme quantities of one component of the abnormal antibody they are producing, and these so-called "free monoclonal light chains" pile up and damage the kidneys, investigators say.

31 Aug 2021

Three cases of stroke reported in young adults following covid-19 vaccination

Clots in the arteries (arterial thrombosis) are the most common cause of stroke (ischemic stroke) and have been reported in detail for the first time in young adults who received the Oxford–AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine in a letter from UK stroke specialists published online in Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

4 Jun 2021

Plasmapheresis News and Research

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Cedars-Sinai performs a record-setting number of solid organ transplants in 2022

CDC recommendations and clinical considerations for the treatment of severe Mpox

Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

New disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve whole blood exchange

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

Standard blood cancer test holds clear clues of rare IgD multiple myeloma

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome rare but serious adverse event associated with Ad26.COV2.S vaccination

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Health-related quality of life of COVID-19 patients with long-COVID: Study

Shorter survival of multiple myeloma subgroup linked to worse kidney damage

Three cases of stroke reported in young adults following covid-19 vaccination

Slight differences can help distinguish between two similar pediatric brain conditions

Study identifies new cause of COVID-19 blood clots

About 10% patients with severe disease create auto-antibodies that attack the immune system

Individuals with severe forms of COVID-19 disease can have compromised type I interferon responses

Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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