Publications by authors named "I HOFFMAN"
Aim: Nutritional measures often suffice for managing high-output ileostomy (HOI) in paediatric patients, but pharmacological treatment may be required to control ostomy output. This paper reviews the literature on the pharmacological management of paediatric HOI and provides recommendations.
Methods: PubMed and Embase were searched for relevant articles up to 22 May 2024.
Introduction: Couple-based behavioral interventions (CBIs) have been associated with improved HIV virological outcomes for pregnant women and their male partners living with HIV in observational settings, but have never been tested in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Setting: Bwaila District Hospital Antenatal clinic (Lilongwe, Malawi).
Methods: An RCT was conducted among 500 pregnant women living with HIV (index clients) randomized 1:1 to the standard of care (SOC) or CBI and followed for one year.
Article Synopsis
- FGFR inhibitors have shown promise in treating FGFR-altered cholangiocarcinoma, but acquired resistance poses a challenge to their effectiveness.
- The study utilized diverse investigative methods, including DNA analysis and tissue biopsies, to explore resistance mechanisms in a cohort of patients.
- Results indicated that a significant number of patients with clinical benefits had specific FGFR2 mutations, but polyclonal resistance was influenced by low drug concentrations and specific mutation types affecting drug efficacy.
Introduction: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal mucosa.
Methods: This study aimed to provide insights into the clinical characteristics, diagnostic evaluation, treatment modalities, and outcomes of EoE in a pediatric population through a retrospective analysis of 79 patients followed in a single tertiary referral center between 2014 and 2020.
Results: As expected, a higher male prevalence was observed.