IL-1 blockers together with colchicine may be administered as first line therapy in familial Mediterranean fever with amyloidosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109269
Abstract: Colchicine is the first choice of the treatment in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). However, in FMF patients with amyloidosis, especially during creatinine level >1.5 mg/dL and nephrotic range proteinuria, colchicine may be ineffective. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockers… read more here.
Keywords: colchicine may; together colchicine; familial mediterranean; line therapy ... See more keywords
Optimization of stroke prevention: colchicine may be an option
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.14262
Abstract: Secondary prevention encompasses the reduction of further stroke and TIA, any other vascular disease, cognitive decline and dementia, mood disturbances and poor quality of life. Tailored secondary prevention applies to almost all patients with stroke… read more here.
Keywords: optimization stroke; stroke tia; colchicine may; prevention colchicine ... See more keywords