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Rituximab Plus Ribavirin/interferon Effective Against Hepatitis C-Related Vasculitis
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Rituximab combined with ribavirin and interferon alpha-2b is a safe and effective treatment for severe refractory mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a pilot study by French researchers reported in the October issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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Sirolimus May Reduce Left Ventricular Mass in Kidney Recipients
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Regression of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) may accompany the conversion from a calcineurin inhibitor to sirolimus in renal transplant recipients, according to a report in the August American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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Unique Challenges in Pediatric Renal Transplantation
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Renal transplantation in children poses unique clinical challenges. Immunologic and nonimmunologic events that affect pediatric kidney allograft survival, and optimal immunosuppression are explored. Medscape Transplantation
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