Publications by authors named "Skaiste Astasauskaite"

Immunotherapy treatment with checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has led to a breakthrough in the treatment of oncological diseases. Despite its clinical effectiveness, this treatment differs from others, such as cytotoxic chemotherapy, in that it causes immune-related adverse events. This type of toxicity can affect any organ or organ system of the body.

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Intoxications with alcoholic surrogates are still frequent in Lithuania. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, course, and effectiveness of treatment and outcomes of acute renal failure in patients with alcoholic surrogate intoxication. We have analyzed the case histories of 94 patients with alcoholic surrogate poisoning.

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