herpes zoster/albumin

UNASSIGNED Increasing evidence suggests a pivotal role for neuronal inflammation in response to replicating varicella zoster virus in the development of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). UNASSIGNED In this study, we investigated the value of serum levels of various inflammatory markers in acute herpes

A 36-year-old man with hemophilia A was admitted to hospital because of otalgia, hearing loss, nasal obstruction, nonproductive cough, and high fever. His laboratory data showed high-grade acute inflammatory reactions. His chest X-ray and CT films showed multiple cavitary masses in the right lower

OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in the induction and maintenance therapy for juvenile onset severe lupus nephritis. METHODS Children with severe focal, and diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis were treated with prednisolone (initial

OBJECTIVE Leflunomide (LEF) is a selective inhibitor of de novo pyrimidine synthesis, currently used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of LEF in the treatment of proliferative lupus nephritis, a prospective multi-center controlled clinical trial was

OBJECTIVE This pilot study compared mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and tacrolimus (Tac) in the treatment of severe membranous lupus nephritis (MLN). METHODS This was a 24 month prospective, randomized, open-label multi-centre exploratory study on Chinese patients with biopsy-proven pure Class V MLN

Cyclophosphamide (CYC) has proven beneficial in preserving renal function in patients with lupus with diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis (DPGN). However, the optimal route of CYC administration is unknown because direct comparative studies are unavailable. In this open study, we compared the

OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to investigate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) related protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in the following areas: clinical features, laboratory, endoscopic and imaging characteristics, treatment and outcome. METHODS A retrospective analysis was

Recovery after an acute attack of herpes zoster is followed by postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in 9-14% of all patients. Depending on the patient's age, the severity of the acute attack of herpes zoster and the dermatome involved, the incidence of PHN may be as high as 65%. The purpose of our study was

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with prednisolone has been associated with high remission rates when used as induction treatment for lupus nephritis. This prospective, multicentre, cohort study investigates the efficacy and safety of this regimen over 24 weeks in 213 Chinese patients with active lupus

The optimal therapy for pure membranous lupus nephritis (MLN) with nephrotic syndrome remains controversial. While the risk of progressive renal deterioration may be small, persistent heavy proteinuria leads to the complications of oedema, hypoalbuminaemia, hyperlipidaemia, hypercoagulability, and

BACKGROUND Infections are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) throughout the course of their disease and remain a source of mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infections, to describe their nature, and analyze their risk factors in adults with

METHODS An 83-year old woman was admitted with pain in the left arm and on the left hemithorax. Subsequently, herpes zoster developed on the left arm. The next day, the patient got confused and was agitated. Furthermore, paresis of both legs and the left arm occurred. METHODS Cranial computed

OBJECTIVE To analyze the nutritional status and nosocomial infection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients before and after the chemoradiotherapy treatment. METHODS An analysis was made for the nutritional and nosocomial infection status of 82 cases before and after chemoradiotherapy

A worker developed symptoms of work-related asthma a few weeks after starting to work in a sawmill where eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) was transformed into shingles. The diagnosis of occupational asthma was confirmed by monitoring of peak expiratory flow rates and bronchial responsiveness

OBJECTIVE To report the efficacy of prednisolone and azathioprine (AZA) in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)-related protein-losing gastroenteropathy (PLGE). METHODS Between 1995 and 2002, 16 consecutive patients with SLE-related PLGE were treated with a regimen consisting of