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 …

During an investigation of subvisible particles found in lyophilized formulations of intravenous
immunoglobulin, we used resonant mass measurement techniques and discovered the …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

Introduction: Silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) injections are used for cosmetic augmentation.
Their use is associated with life-threatening complications such as acute pneumonitis, …

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 …

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 …

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 …