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A New Category of Distinct Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
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In this review, the authors discuss “actinopathies” in terms of the clinical aspects and cellular mechanisms, with a focus on the effect of these mutations on neutrophil function.…
IDF Forum: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Considerations for Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
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Mark Ballow, MD, of the University of South Florida, and Jolan Walter, MD, PhD, of the University of South Florida and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, discuss COVID-19…
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Importance of Magnesium for the Immune System
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In this review published in Nutrients, the authors discuss the importance of magnesium for the immune system and in the setting of infectious diseases. Reduced magnesium intake has…
Long-Term Follow-Up Needed for Patients With SCID to Maintain Healthy Life
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Jolan Walter, MD, PhD, division chief of the University of South Florida (USF) and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Programs, discusses the importance of long-term…
A Review of Gene Therapy for Primary Immunodeficiency
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In this HemaSphere review, researchers share details about recent progress related to gene therapy technologies and procedures for primary immunodeficiency. Transduction of hematopoietic stem cells using lentiviral vectors…
Modified Scoring System Improves Sensitivity and Specificity for Diagnosis of Primary Immunodeficiency
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In a study designed to analyze and improve the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the immunodeficiency disease-related scoring system in adult patients referred to immunology with clinical suspicion…
A Call to Action to Address Unmet Needs Among Geriatric Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
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Roger H. Kobayashi, MD, clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine, discusses primary immunodeficiency in geriatric patients at the Immune Deficiency Foundation’s National Summit. Primary immunodeficiency is not…
Non-infectious Primary Immunodeficiency Complications
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Hana Niebur, MD, assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, discusses non-infectious complications of primary immune deficiency. Lung disease is the most common…
The Potential Benefits of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy
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Donald B. Kohn, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, discusses hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy for primary immune deficiencies. Up to 89% of patients receiving hematopoietic…