The Role of the Duffy Blood Group Antigens in Renal Transplantation and Rejection. A Mini Review.

Finding a compatible donor for kidney transplant candidates requires overcoming immunological barriers such as human leukocyte antigens (HLA) compatibility and ABO compatibility. Emerging data suggest a role for red blood cell antigens (RCA) in renal transplant outcomes. The incidence of RCA alloimmunization is high in chronically transfused individuals, such as end stage renal disease patients, but whether antibodies to RCA can mediate renal graft rejection remains debatable.

Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone acetonide otic solution in pediatric patients.

Purpose: To describe the pharmacokinetics (PK) of ciprofloxacin 0.3 % and fluocinolone acetonide 0.025 % otic solution (CIPRO+FLUO), ciprofloxacin 0.

Rate and risk factors for post-adenotonsillectomy complications in children under 24 months and 24 to 36 months old.

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to assess the overall rate of postoperative complications after adenotonsillectomy in children under 24 months old relative to children 24-36 months old. Our secondary goal focused on quantifying specific preoperative risk factors that predispose children to postoperative complications.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 248 patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy at our ENT office from 2006 to 2011.

Efficacy and Safety of Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone in Otitis Media With Tympanostomy Tubes in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: Acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT) in children commonly presents with otorrhea and negatively affects their daily activities.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical ciprofloxacin, 0.3%, plus fluocinolone acetonide, 0.

Prospective comparative study of pulsed-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) and bipolar radiofrequency ablation (coblation) pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Purpose: To compare post-operative pain severity, analgesic intake, and complications in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy with bipolar radiofrequency ablation (Coblation) vs. pulsed-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) technology.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective, non-randomized, non-blinded comparative cohort study in a private practice setting with three fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists.