Publications by authors named "Luciana C O de Oliveira"
Introduction: The radiosynovectomy (RS) is one treatment option for recurrent hemarthrosis in patients with hemophilia (PWH). A prospective cohort study was designed to evaluate the effects of the RS on the synovial membrane volume in the ankles and knees of PWH and patient characteristics related to the RS outcome.
Methods: In a one-year follow-up, 25 joints of 22 PWH who presented 3 bleeds or more in the same joint over the last 6 months (target joints) were subjected to the RS.
Article Synopsis
- Leukostasis is a serious complication of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that requires immediate treatment to lower the risk of death.
- In a study of 15 AML patients treated with leukapheresis alongside chemotherapy, there was a notable decrease in white blood cell counts, but the median survival was only 10 days, and nearly half of the patients experienced early death.
- While leukapheresis effectively reduces WBC counts, it does not significantly improve overall patient outcomes, indicating the need for alternative treatments to address the high mortality associated with leukostasis.