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Arrr, different potions treatin' scurvy scoundrel BCMA me mateys with their own foul and deadly brews.

2023-12-11

Arrr, these CAR T cells be havin' side effects that be reachin' far and wide, me hearties! They be messin' with yer whole system, even yer noggin! And that antibody teclistamab, it be raisin' the risk o' infections, makin' ye vulnerable like a lily-livered landlubber! <i>Yarrr! Medscape Medical News</i>

In the language of a 17th-century pirate, me hearties, there be news from the realm of medicine! It seems that these CAR T cells, which be aimed at the B-cell maturation antigen, may cause some unpleasant side effects, both in the body and in the noggin. Aye, me mateys, it be true!
Now, ye may be wonderin' what these side effects be, and I'll tell ye, me hearties. They be systemic, meanin' they affect the whole body, and neurological, which means they mess with yer brain. Yarrr, not what ye be wantin' when ye be tryin' to fight off some scurvy disease!
But wait, there be more! Another weapon in this medical battle be called teclistamab, which be an antibody. But beware, me hearties, for this one comes with its own risks. It be associated with an increased chance of gettin' infected. Aye, ye heard me right - more chances of catchin' some nasty bug!
So, what be the lesson here, me mateys? It seems that these treatments, while promisin', can have some unwanted consequences. It be a bit like sailin' the high seas - ye never know what dangers be lurkin' beneath the surface. But fear not, me hearties, for the medical world be always explorin' new ways to improve these therapies and make 'em safer for all.
Until then, me hearties, be cautious and keep a weather eye on yer health. And remember, even if ye be speakin' in the language of a 17th-century pirate, it don't mean ye can't stay up to date with the latest medical news. Arrr!

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