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GlossaryPlasmapheresis

removal and replacement of blood plasma to treat diseases

Plasmapheresis, also known as plasma exchange or therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), is a medical procedure that involves removing a patient's blood, separating the plasma from the blood cells, and then returning the blood cells mixed with a replacement solution back into the patient's body. This technique is often used to treat autoimmune disorders, where harmful antibodies in the plasma are contributing to the disease.

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Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance

research Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance

November 2004

The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.

A Case of Hemi-Isaac's Syndrome

research A Case of Hemi-Isaac's Syndrome

1 citations , August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice”

A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.

Rapidly Worsening Subcutaneous Edema in a Young Boy: A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis

research Rapidly Worsening Subcutaneous Edema in a Young Boy: A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis

1 citations , April 2022 in “Rheumatology”

Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.

Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

95 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

research Application of Plasmapheresis in the Treatment of Total Alopecia in Children

January 2007 in “Журнал Гродненского государственного медицинского университета”

Plasmapheresis effectively treats total alopecia in children by reducing lead levels and promoting hair growth.

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