9 Ergebnisse
Study protocol
Data collection:
The eligible patients will be asked to participate in the study. After signing informed consent, the patients will be asked to complete questionnaire, all clinical and laboratory data of the patients will be retrieved from out-patient electronic or paper medical
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that endothelin antagonist (ETA) receptor blockade using ambrisentan is safe, tolerable, and improves kidney function/albuminuria in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The investigators anticipate a reduction in proteinuria, a decrease in
INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is characterized by deficiencies in blood cell production that can lead to anemia, which may necessitate regular transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) as supportive therapy. While this treatment can be life-saving, since the body has no
The immune system plays an important role in the fight against cancer. According to certain studies, Levels of cytokines secreted by the immune cells were found as predictors of prognosis and survival among cancer patients, as well as disease recurrence1. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6,
Heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) degrades heme, protects cells against oxidative stress, and is beneficial in several experimental models but has not been pharmacologically activated in humans. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of hemin on HO-1 activity in healthy subjects. Hemin is
The study involves a 34-day hospital stay during which we will conduct metabolic iron balance studies wherein deferasirox and deferoxamine are evaluated separately and in combination, each subject serving as his/her own control. In the studies currently proposed, deferasirox (20, 30 or 40 mg/kg,
Background Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly used as a treatment for a variety of malignant and non-malignant conditions. With improvements in conditioning regimens and post-transplant care, more HSCT recipients are becoming long-term survivors and therefore increasing
Aim
The aim of this pilot randomized study is to verify whether the addition of vitamin E alpha-tocopherol to the blood-side layer of a synthetic polysulfone dialyser membrane has a clinical advantage in terms of ESA responsiveness and, consequently, the anemic status of hemodialysed
Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder and the most common genetic disease affecting African-Americans. Approximately 0.15% of African-Americans are homozygous for sickle cell disease, and 8% have sickle cell trait. Acute pain crisis, acute chest syndrome (ACS), and secondary