Publications by authors named "D G Schmid"

Purpose: This phase Ib trial evaluated fibroblast activation protein-α-targeted IL2 variant (FAP-IL2v), a novel immunocytokine engineered to minimize CD25-mediated toxicities, in combination with cetuximab, in patients with recurrent, unresectable, or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Patients And Methods: Patients received FAP-IL2v either on a continuous weekly (QW) schedule or QW for 4 weeks and then every 2 weeks (Q2W). Cetuximab was dosed at QW or Q2W schedules.

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Objective: To investigate the prevalence and severity of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD) throughout the spine of young, middle-aged, and old asymptomatic cats; identify differences between the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; and investigate the influence of sex and neuter status on the prevalence of feline IVDD.

Methods: 60 cadavers were collected from asymptomatic cats and subdivided into 3 age groups: young (≥ 1 to < 6 years), middle aged (≥ 6 to < 12 years), and old (≥ 12 years). T2 weighted sagittal MRI studies of the spine were obtained.

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  • The ELIMINATE project aimed to reconnect individuals in Eastern Austria with previously documented hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections to medical care, supporting global elimination goals set by the WHO.
  • Researchers reviewed lab records from 2008 to 2020, identifying 5,695 individuals, but faced challenges such as 34% having died and 13% lacking contact information.
  • Ultimately, they successfully contacted 617 individuals, leading to a 64.3% treatment initiation rate, and confirmed an HCV cure in 326 people, demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted outreach strategies in addressing HCV.
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  • The study discusses a 7-year-old female central bearded dragon with a complex neoplastic lesion in her left hip joint, accompanied by severe swelling, weight loss, and apathy.
  • Full-body radiographs revealed significant swelling around the femur and the absence of the left femoral head.
  • Postmortem examination showed myxomatous proliferations and cysts invading the femoral bone, along with signs of metabolic bone and degenerative joint diseases, marking a rare occurrence of synovial myxomas in reptiles.
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