Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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Animal-Assisted Therapy for Reducing Anxiety in Vulnerable Clinical Populations: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Hernández-Espeso N +2 more
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Objective The objective of this article is to identify perceptions of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) regarding artificial intelligence (AI)–based online symptom assessment tools, and the potential of these tools to address diagnostic barriers.
Olivia A. Stein +7 more
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Animal-Assisted Therapy for Stress-Relief in the Medical Setting
Animal-assisted therapy is a concept that involves the use of an animal to provide therapy to individuals in various settings. It is proven to be effective in reducing symptoms of medical related anxiety, such as stress, blood pressure, and post ...
Wireman, Jenna
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Heart Rate Variability Spectral Analysis for Monitoring Autonomic Activation in a Donkey Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Single Subject Design During Animal-Assisted Therapy Sessions. [PDF]
Panzera M, Statelli A.
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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Middle-Aged and Older Patients With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Chen TT +5 more
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Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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Objective Despite guideline recommendations, long‐term glucocorticoid (GC) use is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We conducted a clinician survey nested within a large registry to identify patient and clinician factors associated with GC use. Methods Clinicians contributing patients to the CorEvitas Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry were surveyed ...
Michael D. George +7 more
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Parents' Perceptions of Pediatric Surgical Patients Regarding Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Curcio F +8 more
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Personalized Strategy for Animal-Assisted Therapy for Individuals Based on the Emotions Induced by the Images of Different Animal Species and Breeds. [PDF]
Luksaite J +5 more
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