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Let's Talk! Megan Anne Ryan

Megan Anne Ryan serves as a voice for patients worldwide. She is a proud native Texan who was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency (CVID) in her 20s. Since then, Megan has become an outspoken and highly visible patient advocate, speaking at national conferences. Her unique perspective serves to shed light on the importance of plasma donors and the staff involved in plasma collection. Megan also served as the board treasurer for the Jose Antonio Grifols Lucas I Foundation and has further expanded her reach to the organization Undies for Everyone. She is a frequent contributing writer for IG Living… full article (pdf)

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A Stress-Free Spa Experience — at Home

Ah, spa days! I love everything about them! ¬The feel of plush, soft robes; the soothing scent of lavender and eucalyptus; the sight of low, flickering lights; the taste of the cucumber and mint-infused water — not to mention the spa services themselves. Facials, massages, manicures and pedicures? Sign me up for it all!… full article (pdf)

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Reader: Can Prolonged Use of IVIG Cause Large Granulocyte Lymphatic Leukemia?

Abbie: I spoke with Leslie Vaughan, RPh, CSP, IgCP, and Michelle Greer, RN, IgCN, chief operations officer and executive vice president of sales, respectively, at Nufactor, a specialty infusion company, and they said they are unable to find anything that would support IVIG as the cause of elevated lymphocytes. They did say there is information on transient neutropenia following high-dose IVIG, but it generally resolves within 14 days of IVIG administration… full article (pdf)