Off-label use of intravenous immunoglobulin for non-neurological paraneoplastic disorders a review of clinical effectiveness
Although intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been identified as a potentially beneficial therapy for patients with paraneoplastic disorders, its effectiveness -- particularly with regard to non-neurological manifestations -- has not been established. The purpose of this report is to provide a synt...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ottawa
CADTH
2018, April 30, 2018
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| Series: | CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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| Summary: | Although intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been identified as a potentially beneficial therapy for patients with paraneoplastic disorders, its effectiveness -- particularly with regard to non-neurological manifestations -- has not been established. The purpose of this report is to provide a synthesis of the available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of off-label use of IVIG for non-neurological paraneoplastic disorders. This report is complementary to a 2017 CADTH Rapid Response, Summary of Abstracts report: "Off-Label Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Solid Organ Transplant Rejection, Paraneoplastic Disorders, or Recurrent Miscarriage: Clinical Effectiveness" |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (8 pages) illustrations |