Castaneda Castro

Introduction Duvelisib, a first in class, oral, dual PI3 k-delta/gamma inhibitor recently received FDA approval for previously treated CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)/SLL (small lymphocytic lymphoma) and follicular lymphoma. Data coming from the phase III ‘DUO’ trial, in fact, showed a superior progression-free survival (PFS) in CLL patients…[Read more]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients are reported to suffer from long-term sensorimotor dysfunction, with gait deficits evident up to two years after the initial brain trauma. Experimental TBI including rodent models of penetrating ballistic-like brain injury and severe controlled cortical injury (CCI) can induce impairments in static and dynamic…[Read more]

The Global Pertussis Initiative is an expert scientific forum that publishes consensus recommendations concerning pertussis for many regions of the world. Here, we give recommendations for the primary vaccination of infants in those countries where whole-cell pertussis (wP)- and acellular pertussis (aP)-containing combination vaccines are used in…[Read more]

The unique BPL porous microsphere provided not only a microcontainer with high storage capacity for solid-liquid PCM, but also a fire resistant barrier to PEG, supplying a promising solution for highly efficient and fire-safe thermal energy storage.Yolk-shell carbon nanospheres (YSCNs) have raised a great deal of interest due to the synergistic…[Read more]

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project’s Kids’ Inpatient Database. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate variations in surgical case volume in the US for spinal arthrodesis for pediatric patients with scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Approximately 38,000 spinal arthrodesis procedures are…[Read more]