Publications by authors named "Rohit Sadanand"
Purpose: Inherited deficiencies of CD40 and CD40 ligand (CD40L) reflect the crucial immunological functions of CD40-CD40L interaction/signaling. Although numerous studies have provided a detailed description of CD40L deficiency, reports of CD40 deficiency are scarce. Herein, we describe the characteristics of all reported patients with CD40 deficiency.
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- * A study reviewed 17 diagnosed PFAPA cases over ten years and found that only 18% exhibited the classic symptom triad; many had previously received unnecessary antibiotic treatments.
- * The study suggests that awareness of PFAPA and better healthcare infrastructure are essential, as many cases may go undiagnosed in the region. Treatments included antipyretics and intermittent steroids, with some patients benefiting from colchicine and thalidomide.
Hair, having distinct stages of growth, is a dynamic component of the integumentary system. Nonetheless, derangement in its structure and growth pattern often provides vital clues for the diagnosis of systemic diseases. Assessment of the hair structure by various microscopy techniques is, hence, a valuable tool for the diagnosis of several systemic and cutaneous disorders.
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