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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
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Penile microvascular endothelial function in hypertensive patients: effects of acute type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibition

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2018
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate penile endothelial microvascular function in patients with primary arterial hypertension and age-matched normotensive subjects using laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI).
V. Verri, A.A. Brandão, E. Tibirica
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Skin manifestations associated with checkpoint inhibitors

JEADV Clinical Practice, 2022
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a relatively novel class of drugs whose administration has been approved for several malignancies. Adverse events are quite common, and the skin is the most frequently involved organ.
Gianluca Nazzaro, Stefano Buffon, Serena Giacalone, Carlo Alberto Maronese, Angelo Valerio Marzano   +4 more
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Determinants of Body Mass Index in Early Systemic Sclerosis: Implications for Nutritional Risk Stratification

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla, Meng Zhang, Bingrui Chen, Claudia Pedroza, Brian Skaug, Maureen Mayes, Michael Hughes, Shervin Assassi, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychosocial stress enhances IgE-mediated triphasic cutaneous reaction in mice: Antagonism by Yokukan-san (a Kampo medicine) and diazepam

Allergology International, 2001
Background: In the present study, we investigated the effect of social isolation stress on IgE-mediated triphasic cutaneous reactions after 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB) challenge in male BALB/c mice passively sensitized with anti-dinitrophenol (DNP ...
Eiichi Tahara, Wenjuan Wu, Taku Satoh, Tomohiro Yamada, lzumi Kurosaki, Hiroichi Nagai, Shinyu Nunome, Katsutoshi Terasawa, Ikuo Saiki   +8 more
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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolyisis and Sepsis

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2016
A 63-year-old male patient suffered from myalgia, arthralgia cough and erythematous macules, with confluence to the thorax, limbs, thighs and the scrotum. The erythematous macules evolved to blisters with a positive Nikolsky’s sign.
Daniela Dias Alves, Nulita Lourenço, Daniela Franco, Eufémio Calmeiro, Rosa Silva   +4 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Concordance of Anti‐MDA5 Antibodies: A Multicenter Australian Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective In Australia, anti‐MDA5 antibodies are exclusively tested by a line immunoblot assay (LIA). The clinical concordance of an LIA‐positive anti‐MDA5 result is unclear. We aimed to describe the clinical features and determine the clinical concordance of patients with anti‐MDA5 antibodies. Methods Electronic records of a multisite cohort (patients
Syed B. Ali, Thomas Khoo, Keeran Shivakumar, Adam Caroll, Lauren Hender, Dimitra Beroukas, Kim Griggs, Celina Jin, Theo De Malmanche, Jessica Day, Gabor Major, Vidya Limaye   +11 more
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Transcutaneous radiofrequency in the treatment of plantar fasciitis-related pain: a case series

Journal of the Foot & Ankle
Introduction: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a multifactorial painful syndrome. Treatment is generally conservative, but 20% to 30% of cases become refractory, requiring the combination of therapies for pain relief.
Rosimary Amorim Lopes, Alvaro Henrique de Souza Oliveira Filho, Daiany Villar da Silva, Wellington Farias Molina, Ricardo Vieira Botelho, Jose Oswaldo de Oliveira Júnior   +5 more
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Real‐World Effectiveness and Safety of Secukinumab in Giant Cell Arteritis: An Italian Multicenter Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the real‐world effectiveness and safety of secukinumab in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods This multicenter retrospective study included patients with GCA who received secukinumab at 14 Italian centers with at least six months of follow‐up.
Luca Iorio, Federica Davanzo, Caterina Ricordi, Milena Bond, Ruggiero Mascolo, Jacopo Mora, Alessandro Tomelleri, Angelo Fassio, Francesca Cuzzocrea, Sara Monti, Edoardo Conticini, Fabiola Atzeni, Paolo Delvino, Carlotta Nannini, Augusta Ortolan, Francesco Pollastri, Ester Vivaldelli, Chiara Marvisi, Paola Toniati, Antonio Brucato, Alessandra Milanesi, Francesca Regola, Enrico Tombetti, Lorenzo Dagna, Roberta Ramonda, Christian Dejaco, Luca Quartuccio, Carlo Salvarani, Roberto Padoan   +28 more
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