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What is the definition of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome?
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) refers to a rare group of conditions that are associated with persistent eosinophilia with evidence of organ involvement. Signs and symptoms vary significantly based on which parts of the body are affected. Although any organ system can be involved in HES, the heart, central nervous system, skin, and respiratory tract are the most commonly affected. The condition was originally thought to be "idiopathic" or of unknown cause. However, recent advances in diagnostic testing have allowed a cause to be identified in approximately a quarter of cases.
What are the alternative names for Hypereosinophilic Syndrome?
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome
  • HES
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome, idiopathic
Who are the top Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Local Doctors?
Praveen Akuthota
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Intensive Care Medicine
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Intensive Care Medicine

University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Praveen Akuthota is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Akuthota is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

Michael E. Wechsler
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Pulmonary Medicine

National Jewish Health

1400 Jackson Street, Pulmonary Medicine 1, Suite A542, 
Denver, CO 
Experience:
33+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

National Jewish Health. Dr. Wechsler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

 
 
 
 
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Ian D. Pavord
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Elite in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Oxford, ENG, GB 

Ian Pavord practices in Oxford, United Kingdom. Mr. Pavord is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Chronic Cough.

What are the latest Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Efficacy of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibition in Reducing Eosinophilia in Patients With Myeloid and/or Steroid-Refractory Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, imatinib mesylate (Gleevec ) in reducing peripheral blood eosinophilia in patients with the myeloid form of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). Patients with the hypereosinophilic syndrome who meet a set of criteria designed to select patients with the myeloid form of the disease, as well as patients w...

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Phase 2 Study of Ruxolitinib in Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome and Primary Eosinophilic Disorders

Summary: This phase II trial studies how well ruxolitinib works in treating patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome or primary eosinophilic disorders.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center