Immune Globulin Articles
Data suggests the bispecific BCMA-targeted antibody teclistamab may lead to grade 3 to 5 infections in as many as 44.8 percent of multiple myeloma patients, and hypogammaglobulinemia was noted in nearly 75 percent of patients.
The combination of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and corticosteroids is a more efficient and rapid treatment for relapsed immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in adults compared with the use of either therapy alone.
Recent case series findings, as well as previous studies, show that children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) who present with signs of active neurological symptoms may show improvement with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and corticosteroids.
A recent study has found that one specific intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) product was more effective than others in counteracting the cognitive deficits, ameliorating b-amyloid (Ab) deposits and tau phosphorylation among mice with Alzheimer disease (AD)
New recommendations from the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine advise against using IVIG in some cases.
A systematic search of leading databases and registries by Chinese collaborators compared the efficacy of IVIG to routine care for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Investigators have found that intravenous immune globulin may have a positive effect on acute exacerbation of fibrotic idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
A study evaluating intravenous immune globulin for the treatment of dermatomyositis has found it significantly improved patient outcomes.
Dutch investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the effectiveness of IVIG treatment of this specific population.
A new study shows treatment with IVIG shows promise for children and young adults with Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD).
Italian investigators conducted a trial to assess the safety and efficacy of IVIG in treatment-resistant painful diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN).
A new systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by U.S. and Nepalese collaborators supports the use of IVIG with glucocorticoids compared to IVIG alone.