Background Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have emerged as an attractive alternative to vitamin K antagonists for various thromboembolic indications. However, prescribed NOAC doses are often inconsistent with ...

Summary. Desferrioxamine (DFX) alone (40–50 mg/kg/d s.c. over 8–12 h, five times weekly) was compared with combined DFX twice weekly and deferiprone (75 mg/kg/d) over 12 months in previously poorly chelated thalassaemia ...

Background: The emergence of novel swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) infection represents a significant pandemic threat. Rapid and accurate diagnosis will enhance treatment and containment efforts. Methods: ...

A 36-year-old transfusion-dependent thalassemia major patient presented with febrile neutropenia and anemia. Deferiprone (L1) was discontinued as it was suspected to be the offending agent and prompt broad-spectrum antibiotic ...

Heart failure (HF) continues to be a significant health problem in the United States. Nearly 550,000 people are diagnosed annually with this condition, and HF is responsible for over 1 million hospitalizations per year.1,2 ...

Orlistat, a reversible inhibitor of gastrointestinal lipase, is indicated for obesity management including weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. It is also indicated to ...

Purpose. A possible case of montelukast-induced angioedema is reported. Summary. A 46-year-old woman with a history of severe allergies, including food allergies, and angioedema was evaluated at the emergency department ...

This study assessed the profile of benzodiazepine (BDZ) users in Lebanon. Adult patients visiting the pharmacies with prescriptions of BDZs were included in the study. Seven hundred and eighty-six current BDZ users were ...

Purpose A case report of dabigatran-associated coagulopathy that lasted for about 1 week after drug discontinuation despite use of several treatment measures is presented. Summary Life-threatening hemorrhage can occur ...