IVIG Long-term Side Effects
In general, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is considered a standard, effective, and safe treatment. Although IVIG treatment is well-tolerated, adverse long-term side effects may occur. IVIG is primarily used to treat a wide array of life-threatening disorders in which patients either
What To Expect When Starting Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is an alternative way to meet daily nutritional needs without involving the digestive system. Total parenteral nutrition supplies the circulatory system with liquid nutrition through a tunneled central line catheter that is placed below the collarbone in
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a serious disease that can be life-threatening without an early diagnosis, immediate treatment, and intensive care. It is a rare immune disorder with uncontrolled hyperactivity of blood killer cells, especially T-cells (cytotoxic T-cells and natural killer