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Acute Leukemia Therapy
Investigators at University of Florence publish new data on acute leukemia therapy
May 18th, 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 and...
Source: Nursing Home & Elder Business Week (2008-05-18)
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