Publications by authors named "A F Makinde"

Objective: We analyzed trends in thyrotoxicosis hospitalizations with and without thyroid storm in the U.S. between 2016 and 2020.

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Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are associated with anemia and the need for blood transfusions. In clinical trials, luspatercept reduced transfusion dependency among patients with lower-risk MDS. This United States (US) study describes real-world clinical outcomes pre- and post-luspatercept initiation among patients with MDS.

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  • Cholangiocarcinomas are malignant tumors originating from bile duct epithelium and are commonly found in dogs, particularly exotic breeds aged 2-5 years.
  • The study analyzed five cases reported from 2012 to 2021, focusing on clinical signs, blood tests, and postmortem examinations to improve diagnosis techniques.
  • Findings consistently included severe malnutrition, jaundice, anemia, and characteristic neoplastic cell clusters, although early diagnosis is challenging due to a lack of specific early-stage symptoms.
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Introduction: Real-world studies of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) are limited. We evaluated treatment patterns, clinical outcomes, and healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) among patients with LR-MDS treated with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) in the United States.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included patients with LR-MDS who initiated treatment with ESAs between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2019.

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