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Infusion Nursing Notes by Nufactor provides education, resources and support to promote successful patient therapy within the infusion nursing community.

Weaning IVIG Therapy for CIDP

15. July 2014 Michelle Greer (1)

Previously we began discussing how to wean patients with CIDP off IVIg therapy. In this week’s blog, we address common fears and questions. As well as when and how to implement a tapering plan. [More]

Managing IVIG Therapy for CIDP

1. July 2014 Jonathan S. Katz (0)

Many patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) are treated with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). But, treatment plans can vary greatly and are influenced by a variety of factors. [More]

Monoclonal Antibodies: How do They Work in Autoimmune Conditions?

17. June 2014 Leslie Vaughn (3)

Monoclonal antibodies are relatively new therapies. Initially, most monoclonal antibodies were developed to treat cancers. This blog explores how their use has expanded to the treatment of autoimmune conditions. [More]

New Study Recruiting CIDP Patients

3. June 2014 Elissa Ritt (0)

A new study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of treating chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) patients with subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG). Could you be a candidate? [More]

Hematologic Malignancies (Blood Cancers)

20. May 2014 Cindi Berry (0)

Hematologic malignancies are a type of cancer that affects blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes.
Blood cancers affect the production and function of blood cells. Most of these cancers start in the bone marrow where blood is produced. [More]

International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation Hosts Annual Meeting

6. May 2014 Michelle Greer (0)

The recent conference hosted by the International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF), offered helpful insights, panel discussions and advocacy advice for patients and physicians. [More]

Understanding Stiff-Person Syndrome

22. April 2014 Michelle Greer (0)

SPS is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. It’s also known as stiff-man syndrome and Moersch Woltman syndrome, named for the physicians who discovered the condition [More]

Understanding the Affordable Care Act

7. April 2014 Nik Vojicic (0)

The Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obamacare,” was passed into law on March 23, 2010, and it has changed the landscape of how Americans buy and sell health insurance. Do you understand the new laws? [More]