Acute Leukemia Therapy
Investigators at University of Florence publish new data on acute leukemia therapy
Published in Hospital Law Weekly, May 15th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Nosocomial infections in acute leukemia: comparison between younger and elderly patients' new findings in acute leukemia. According to a study from Italy, "The progressive decline in immune functions render elderly individuals more susceptible to infections than younger patients. To evaluate potential age-related differences in nosocomial infections between younger (<60 yr) and elderly (>or=60 yr) patients with acute leukemia, we retrospectively reviewed 161 consecutive febrile episodes."
"All neutropenic patients with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) less than 500/microl were examined during the different phases of intensive chemotherapy...
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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2008-05-15)
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