Publications by authors named "Dorra Jabr"

Article Synopsis
  • - TTP is a serious blood disorder requiring immediate treatment with plasma exchange (PE), which has shown varied responses and complications over time.
  • - A study at Aziza Othmana Hospital analyzed 26 TTP patients treated with PE from 2010 to 2020, finding a 69% response rate and a 30% mortality rate, highlighting complications like hypocalcemia.
  • - Factors influencing successful treatment included a drop in LDH levels within five days and a daily PE regimen, while higher refractory cases suggest that adding rituximab may improve outcomes.
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