Using an injection therapy off-label successfully managed hard-to-treat Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) not associated with cancer in a young woman in Spain whose severe disease had left her unable to walk without assistance or perform basic daily activities, according to a case report. After trying at least three other…
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In certain people with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can be safely used to manage underlying lung cancers. In other cases, however, the use of ICIs — which have been shown to improve survival in some lung cancer patients — may trigger dangerous…
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Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Rituxan (rituximab) and other medications. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. I know fatigue — or so I thought. I’ve experienced sleepless nights with newborn babies, jet lag after…
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