Andreas Vécsei

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Linear correlation between serum galactomannan and Aspergillus load?

Is there a direct relationship between the amount of galactomannan in the blood and the presence of Aspergillus in the lungs? In other words, does a higher level of galactomannan in the blood...

08 February 2024 9,759 0 View

Is anyone aware of evidence-based recommendations of pharmacological ulcer, gastritis, and gastrointesintal bleeding prophylaxis in children?

Specifically I think of children on (1) NSAIDS, (2) systemic steroids, and (3) in critically ill children (i.e., stress ulcer prophylaxis)? What medications are recommended and which doses should...

14 March 2016 4,746 3 View

Will fecal calprotectin automatically become elevated whenever there is blood found in stool, grossly or microscopically?

Is the number of neutrophils and monocytes in "normal" blood high enough to make the fecal calprotectin test become positive even in the case of a non-inflammatory source of bleeding (e.g.,...

10 March 2014 7,506 6 View

What is the explanation for the finding that patients with Wilson disease more often have low serum copper levels than normal or elevated levels?

What is the percentage of Wilson patients who have elevated serum copper levels?

08 February 2013 5,156 14 View