Deferiprone‐induced agranulocytosis: 20 years of clinical observations

Deferiprone‐induced agranulocytosis: 20 years of clinical observations

Use of the iron chelator deferiprone for treatment of iron overload in thalassemia patients is associated with concerns over agranulocytosis, which requires weekly absolute neutrophil counts (ANC). Here, we analyze all episodes of agranulocytosis (n = 161) and neutropenia (n = 250) during deferiprone use in clinical trials (CT) and postmarketing surveillance programs (PMSP). Rates of agranulocy...

Clinical pharmacy: looking 20 years back... looking 20 years forward.

Angaran: We have two main goals in this panel discussion. First, to describe the current status of the health care delivery environment, the medication use system, and the pharmacy profession. And second, to discuss the specific challenges and opportunities for pharmacy over the next 5–10 years. Our hope is that you identify at least one specific action that you can apply that will catalyze cha...

The Larger Results of 20 Years of Solar Radiation Observations.

Observations on Agranulocytosis Complicating Indian Kala-Azar

Clinical lactation practice: 20 years of evidence.

Lactation consultants depend on a vast multidisciplinary knowledge base to support their practices. To coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the International Lactation Consultant Association, the authors sought to highlight the knowledge base to demonstrate how practice has been affected. Using standard databases, they extracted English-language scientific literature related to breastfeedin...