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A Case of Idiopathic Cold Agglutinin Hemolytic Anemia Successfully Treated With Steroids
Read the full story from coldagglutininnews.com. A 71-year-old woman with primary cold agglutinin disease (CAD) was successfully treated with the glucocorticoid prednisone, a case study reported. Its scientists noted that primary CAD typically does not respond to glucocorticoids, but in particular instances like this case, it can. The study, “A Case of Idiopathic Cold Agglutinin Hemolytic Anemia Successfully Treated With Steroids,” was published in the journal Cureus. In CAD, autoantibodies known as cold agglutinins bind to red blood cells at low temperatures, causing them to clump together and die in a process called hemolysis. While in primary CAD the cause of the disease is unknown, secondary CAD is associated with an underlying illness, such as an infection, another autoimmune disorder, or some types of cancer.
Jun 10, 2022
Cureus May 2022 Newsletter
Hi, With published articles from over 140 countries, Cureus is leading the way as the most inclusive and affordable Open Access medical research journal. We represent a new generation of medical professionals who value efficiency and open dialogue. Cureus understands the need for both big and small science, and that is why we are one of the few journals accepting and publishing case reports. Whether you’re here to publish, peer review, or read the latest medical research, we’re glad you’re part of our community.
May 17, 2022
Submit Your "Autobiographical Case Report"
Submit your "autobiographical case report." *Now accepting submissions indefinitely. Physicians bring a unique perspective to the understanding of any disease and are often poised to provide lifelong outcomes for chronic diseases and/or their treatments. Many doctors are sitting on a treasure trove of medical knowledge learned firsthand through life experience - insights that never get reported in big clinical studies. Countless potential patients and their physicians can benefit from your wisdom. It’s time to tell your story in a Cureus case report! Please add “Autobiographical Case Report” as a keyword in your submission. We understand you may not have images related to your case, but we strongly encourage you to include any images you do have. Take a look at this published example and submit your case report (all specialties accepted) for the opportunity to be featured on a devoted Autobiographical Case Report page!
May 03, 2022
April 2022 Newsletter
Hi, Hopefully you've noticed that Cureus is looking a bit different these days - we redesigned our homepage to highlight more articles, active discussions, trending topics and more. Take a look and keep an eye out for more new sections featuring opportunities to engage directly with us via quizzes, polls and more. Meanwhile, time to publish continues to decrease!
Apr 18, 2022
Presentation Documenting Use of IRRAflow System Confirms Potential Improved Outcomes Compared to Traditional Drainage Solutions
Sponsored by IRRAS Presentation of Largest Dataset to Date Documenting Use of IRRAflow System Confirms Potential Improved Outcomes Compared to Traditional Drainage Solutions The neurosurgery team from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH), led by Dr. Nicholas Brandmeir, presented the clinical outcomes from the first 45 patients they treated with the new breakthrough technology, IRRAflow, a dynamic system that provides a therapeutic approach to treating intracranial bleeding. The data presented confirms the preliminary effectiveness of the IRRAflow system’s automated irrigation by showing a 0% occlusion rate during the entire course of treatment. On the other hand, clinical literature documents that traditional passive drainage solutions have catheter occlusion rates of up to 47%.1                   Additionally, IRRAflow’s mechanism of action was also shown to more effectively remove collected blood after intracranial bleeding. The average treatment time with IRRAflow was 6.8 days, and only 13% of patients required the placement of a shunt after IRRAflow treatment. This percentage of shunt dependence with IRRAflow compares favorably to data from the CLEAR-III where 18% of patients required shunt placement after treatment with a passive ventricular drain. Click the image above to view the PDF and learn about how preliminary data confirms that IRRAflow might reduce rates of catheter occlusion, infections, symptomatic and radiographic vasospasm.                    1. Fargen KM, Hoh BL, Neal D, O’Connor T, Rivera-Zengotita M, Murad GJ. The burden and risk factors of ventriculostomy occlusion in a high-volume cerebrovascular practice: results of an ongoing prospective database. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2015:1-8.
Mar 29, 2022
Drainage, Irrigation, and Fibrinolytic Therapy (DRIFT) for Adult Intraventricular Hemorrhage Using IRRAflow®
An article on drainage, irrigation, and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT) for adult intraventricular hemorrhage published in Cureus was picked up by Medical Device News Magazine Read the Cureus article here: Drainage, Irrigation, and Fibrinolytic Therapy (DRIFT) for Adult Intraventricular Hemorrhage Using IRRAflow® Self-Irrigating Catheter Article from Medical Device News Magazine *Thumbnail image from https://irras.com/
Mar 22, 2022
COVID-19 Infection Can Worsen CAD Symptoms, Report Highlights
COVID-19 can worsen symptoms of cold agglutinin disease (CAD), a recent case report highlights. The scientists stressed the need for further research to determine the best ways to care for people with new or worsening CAD that develops in the context of a COVID-19 infection. In this case, treatment with remdesivir and dexamethasone resulted in “significant improvement in the patient’s condition,” they wrote. Read the full article from Cold Agglutinin Disease News here.
Mar 14, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Submissions
We’d like to thank all of the authors who participated in our “Breast Cancer Awareness” call for submissions in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer affects a multitude of specialties and millions of people all over the world and your work continues to power advancements in the fight against this deadly disease Click below to view the articles published on this topic, and stay on the lookout for new calls for article submissions on major clinical topics.Â
Feb 08, 2022
Autobiographical Case Report Submissions
We'd like to thank all of the authors who participated in our one-of-a-kind campaign soliciting autobiographical case reports. Physicians possess a treasure trove of medical knowledge and much of it is accessible only via this unique publication method as demonstrated by dozens of published firsthand accounts. We will continue to accept autobiographical case report submissions indefinitely due to your enthusiastic reception of this exciting new idea in case report publishing. Stay on the lookout for new calls for article submissions on major clinical topics and thank you once again for your support of Cureus!
Feb 07, 2022
Cureus January 2022 Newsletter
Hi, It’s been a difficult year for all of us, which has served as a reminder to appreciate what’s really important. Before going any further we want to take a moment to celebrate you, our Cureus community of authors, readers, and reviewers. Thanks to you we continue working to eliminate barriers to the generation and dissemination of medical knowledge. From all of us here at Cureus, we sincerely thank you for your support! Cureus 2021 in Review Before we turn our attention to the opportunities and challenges that 2022 will bring, we're looking back at all that you’ve helped us accomplish in 2021.
Feb 02, 2022