Risk factors of thyroid immune-related adverse events induced by programmed cell death protein-1/programmed cell death ligand-1 inhibitors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

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Previous studies have reported that pre-existing autoimmune diseases are associated with an increased risk of an irAE. However, whether a previous history of thyroid disease is associated with thyroid irAEs is unclear. Hence, we investigated the association between a previous history of thyroid disease and thyroid irAEs in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). From the medical records of our hospital, we...

Author(s):Rika Saikawa, Hodaka Yamada, Fumiyoshi Ohyanagi, Daisuke Suzuki, Kazuo Hara

PATTERN OF NEONATALS ADMISSIONS AND OUTCOME AT IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ORLU SOUTH EAST NIGERIA.

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Currently, the national neonatal mortality rate of Nigeria at 35.9 deaths per 1000 live births is very high compared to most western countries. Current efforts at reducing child mortality rates through the Sustainable developmental goals tend to neglect reduction in the neonatal mortality rate. Aim This study aims to assess the pattern of neonatal admission and outcome with a view to contributing its data to the...

Author(s):Okoro Jude Chidi, Ezeogu Joseph, Emechebe George.