RCT | CT vs. [18F]FDG-PET-CT for persistent or recurrent neutropenic fever in high-risk patients.
4 Jul, 2022 | 12:21h | UTC[18F]FDG-PET-CT compared with CT for persistent or recurrent neutropenic fever in high-risk patients (PIPPIN): a multicentre, open-label, phase 3, randomised, controlled trial – The Lancet Haematology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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NEW research: [18F]FDG-PET-CT resulted in more frequent antimicrobial rationalisation than CT in patients w/ haem diseases & persistent/recurrent high-risk neutropenic fever after chemotherapy. Results of the ph3 RCT PIPPIN #radonc #hemonc https://t.co/isOPFZVVpY pic.twitter.com/PVd8yFy7Ck
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