Publications by authors named "R M Fineman"
Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) is the most common surgical procedure for treatment of urolithiasis. Various surgical disciplines and subspecialties have examined surgeon kinematics to improve assessment and generate measures of skill. Despite frequency of utilization, there is no undisputed method for evaluating fURS skills.
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- * In a study of 162 lymphoma patients, only 51% developed a sufficient antibody response after the Pfizer vaccine, with factors like recent antibody treatment and active lymphoma reducing this response.
- * The study highlights the importance of adjusting vaccination strategies for lymphoma patients, as effective responses improve significantly if vaccinated more than 12 months after their last antibody treatment.
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- * In a cohort of 400 CLL patients, the vaccine was deemed safe with mild adverse effects reported in 50%, but only 43% exhibited an antibody response after two doses, with significant variations based on treatment status.
- * A predictive seven-factor score was developed to estimate which CLL patients might generate sufficient antibodies post-vaccination, highlighting that while the vaccine is safe for CLL patients, its effectiveness is notably lower in those receiving treatment. *