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Immune Checkpoint Blockade In Malignant Lymphomas, Amira El-Desouky, Amira Fouad, Dina El-Habashy, Eman A. Razek, Suzan El-Hassanin
Immune Checkpoint Blockade In Malignant Lymphomas, Amira El-Desouky, Amira Fouad, Dina El-Habashy, Eman A. Razek, Suzan El-Hassanin
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The objective of this study was to identify the emerging role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in lymphomas. Materials and methods Medline databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, http://www.ekb.eg) and all materials available on the Internet from 2008 till 2015. The initial search presented 10 articles of which seven have met the inclusion criteria. These articles studied the emerging role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in lymphoma. Studies that did not fulfill were excluded. Study quality assessment included whether ethical approval was gained, eligibility criteria specified, appropriate controls, adequate information, and defined assessment measures have been undertaken. Comparisons were made by a …
Immunotherapy For Food Allergy: Myth Or Reality?, Gatot Soegiarto
Immunotherapy For Food Allergy: Myth Or Reality?, Gatot Soegiarto
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Allergic reaction to food can have serious consequences. The only treatment option is strict allergen avoidance, but accidental ingestions happen frequently and can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Food allergy is one of the most common causes of anaphylactic reactions. Therefore self-injectable epinephrine should always be at hand in case of accidental exposure. Many food allergies may resolve over time, but most patients with persistent food allergies live with fear of anaphylactic reactions. Within the last several years, the usefulness of immunotherapy for food allergies has been investigated. Several food immunotherapies are being developed; which include oral, …