[HTML][HTML] Procalcitonin
D Cleland, A Eranki - StatPearls, 2023 - statpearls.com
In current clinical practice, procalcitonin (PCT) has developed into a promising new biomarker
for the early detection of systemic bacterial infections. PCT is a 116-amino acid residue …
for the early detection of systemic bacterial infections. PCT is a 116-amino acid residue …
Formation of stable nanobubbles on reconstituting lyophilized formulations containing trehalose
C Zhou, D Cleland, J Snell, W Qi, TW Randolph… - Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
During an investigation of subvisible particles found in lyophilized formulations of intravenous
immunoglobulin, we used resonant mass measurement techniques and discovered the …
immunoglobulin, we used resonant mass measurement techniques and discovered the …
[HTML][HTML] The Effect of Biologic Therapy in Severe Asthmatics and ER Admissions During COVID-19: A Retrospective Study
D Cleland, C Arias, A Alismail, N Daher… - Journal of Asthma …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study that was approved by Loma Linda
University Health Institutional Review Board. Informed consent was waived as per 45 CFR …
University Health Institutional Review Board. Informed consent was waived as per 45 CFR …
The association of lung cancer with pulmonary fibrosis
N Jeganathan, D Cleland… - ERJ Open …, 2022 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) shares several pathogenetic similarities with other fibrotic
lung diseases. Patients with IPF are considered to have a higher risk of concomitant lung …
lung diseases. Patients with IPF are considered to have a higher risk of concomitant lung …
[HTML][HTML] Randomized, placebo controlled, double blinded pilot superiority phase 2 trial to evaluate the effect of curcumin in moderate to severe asthmatics
M Quan, A Alismail, N Daher, D Cleland… - BMC Pulmonary …, 2021 - Springer
Background Curcumin, a derivative of the spice turmeric, has been adopted by Eastern medicine
for centuries as an adjunct to treat several medical conditions (eg, anorexia and arthritis…
for centuries as an adjunct to treat several medical conditions (eg, anorexia and arthritis…
Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features: Implications for Clinical Practice
D Cleland, M Sathananthan, N Jeganathan - Current Pulmonology …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose of Review Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a research
term that was proposed in 2015 to uniformly define patients with an idiopathic interstitial lung …
term that was proposed in 2015 to uniformly define patients with an idiopathic interstitial lung …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 infection or buttock injections? The dangers of aesthetics and socializing during a pandemic
DA Cleland, CHH Tsai, J Vo, D Moretta - The Journal of Critical Care …, 2022 - sciendo.com
Introduction: Silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) injections are used for cosmetic augmentation.
Their use is associated with life-threatening complications such as acute pneumonitis, …
Their use is associated with life-threatening complications such as acute pneumonitis, …
RELAPSE AND REMITTING COVID-19 INFECTIONS IN AN IMMUNOSUPPRESSED PATIENT ON CHRONIC RITUXIMAB INFUSIONS
S Grewal, D Cleland, K Maken - Chest, 2021 - journal.chestnet.org
DISCUSSION: Various studies have shown that Rituximab is associated with low IgG levels
and severe COVID-19 infection. This unique case illustrates a relapsing COVID-19 infection …
and severe COVID-19 infection. This unique case illustrates a relapsing COVID-19 infection …
[HTML][HTML] Specimen Requirements and Procedure
DA Cleland, AP Eranki - europepmc.org
Human serum or plasma specimens can be used to determine procalcitonin (PCT). For accurate
results, serum and plasma specimens should be free of fibrin, red blood cells, and other …
results, serum and plasma specimens should be free of fibrin, red blood cells, and other …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic Tests
DA Cleland, AP Eranki - europepmc.org
Procalcitonin serum levels have been shown to increase 6 to 12 hours following initial bacterial
infections and increase steadily 2 to 4 hours following the onset of sepsis. The half-life of …
infections and increase steadily 2 to 4 hours following the onset of sepsis. The half-life of …