Albumin Administration Linked to Lower Risk of Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Cirrhosis Patients: Single-Center Study

Short-term human albumin infusion significantly reduced the incidence of hyponatremia and increased the rate of improvement of hyponatremia in hospitalization hepatic cirrhosis patients.
High-Dose IVIG Reduces Mortality Risk in Hospitalized Patients with Severe COVID-19: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A systematic search of leading databases and registries by Chinese collaborators compared the efficacy of IVIG to routine care for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Experimental mRNA Vaccine Plus Keytruda Delays Melanoma Recurrence

A new study shows that a personalized messenger RNA (mRNA) cancer vaccine plus the checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) reduced the risk of recurrence or death in people with high-risk advanced melanoma.
New Approach May Better Treat SLE

Findings in a recent study suggest that targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells may offer a new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus.
Study Links Persistent Tumor Mutation with Therapeutic Response to Immunotherapy Schedule

Investigators have found that a subset of mutations within the overall tumor mutation burden are less likely to be edited out as cancer evolves.
Post-AMI Infusion of Human Apolipoprotein A-1 (CSL112) Strongly Boosts Impaired Cholesterol Efflux Capacity

Infusion of CSL112, an investigational human plasma-derived apolipoprotein A-1 formulated with phosphatidylcholine, rapidly and strongly elevates impaired cholesterol efflux capacity following acute myocardial infarction.
IVIG May Improve Survival in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Fibrotic Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia

Investigators have found that intravenous immune globulin may have a positive effect on acute exacerbation of fibrotic idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Wealth of New Treatments Now in Clinical Testing

The shortcomings of AAT augmentation therapy for AATD are currently the targets of a diverse range of new investigational therapies.
Update on Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s

While a cure for Alzheimer’s remains elusive, new diagnostic tools and treatment options are improving patient quality of life.
Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy

Exciting new developments in gene therapy and genome editing show promise for treating a variety of genetic diseases.