Publications by authors named "Leo Nygaard"

Article Synopsis
  • - A 19-year-old woman experienced high-energy trauma resulting in multiple fractures on her left side, but surprisingly developed a significant pneumothorax on the right side instead of the left.
  • - The occurrence of a contralateral pneumothorax (on the opposite side of the injury) is rare, particularly when there are no fractures on that side, suggesting unusual mechanisms at play like barotrauma from increased pressure.
  • - This case highlights the importance of thoroughly examining both sides of the body during assessments of unilateral trauma, as serious injuries may not be immediately visible.
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: Omalizumab improves asthma control in patients with uncontrolled severe allergic asthma; however, appropriate patient selection is crucial. Information in this field is sparse. : We aimed to estimate whether potential omalizumab candidates were appropriately selected according to guidelines, and the clinical effect of omalizumab treatment over time.

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