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Diagnosis and Management of Pneumocystis jirovecii Infection

This comprehensive review outlines the diagnosis and management strategies for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals. The article emphasizes the importance of early recognition, especially in patients with HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, or those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Diagnostic approaches include imaging techniques like chest

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Prevention of heterotopic ossification after total hip replacement: a prospective comparison of indomethacin and salmon calcitonin in 60 patients

This 2001 prospective study compared the efficacy of indomethacin (100 mg/day) and salmon calcitonin (3 MRC-U/kg/day) administered for 14 days in preventing heterotopic ossification (HO) following total hip replacement. Among 60 patients (30 per group), 19 in the indomethacin group and 2 in the calcitonin group developed HO. The findings

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