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Tropospheric winds from northeastern China carry the etiologic agent of Kawasaki disease from its source to Japan [PDF]
Evidence indicates that the densely cultivated region of northeastern China acts as a source for the wind-borne agent of Kawasaki disease (KD). KD is an acute, coronary artery vasculitis of young children, and still a medical mystery after more than 40 y.
Ballester, Joan +12 more
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Objective Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a large‐vessel vasculitis, potentially causing complications such as blindness and strokes. This study aims to gain insights into the pathogenesis of GCA by identifying specific DNA methylation signatures in the arterial tissue of patients with this vasculitis. Methods DNA methylation profiling was analyzed in 79
Gonzalo Borrego‐Yaniz +18 more
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Which clinical features and lab findings increase the likelihood of temporal arteritis? [PDF]
Jaw claudication, diplopia, or a temporal artery abnormality on physical exam increase the likelihood of temporal arteritis. A finding of thrombocytosis in a patient with suspected temporal arteritis moderately increases the likelihood of this diagnosis (
Howard, Ellen, Nusser, John A.
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Proteomics for rejection diagnosis in renal transplant patients: where are we now? [PDF]
Rejection is one of the key factors that determine the long-term allograft function and survival in renal transplant patients. Reliable and timely diagnosis is important to treat rejection as early as possible.
Gwinner, Wilfried +3 more
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Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale +5 more
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Arteritis de células gigantes. Revisión bibliográfica [PDF]
En el contexto de las vasculitis es importante conocer la arteritis de células gigantes (ACG), dado que es la más prevalente en mayores de 50 años y porque su abordaje terapéutico con corticoide debe ser inmediato a la sospecha clínica, a fin de evitar
Zarza Arribas, María
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Neurotrophins are expressed in giant cell arteritis lesions and may contribute to vascular remodeling [PDF]
International audienceIntroduction: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is characterized by intimal hyperplasia leading to ischaemic manifestations that involve large vessels.
Alexis Régent +15 more
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Anterolateral‐Thigh Fascia Lata Free Flap Versus Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis
The anterolateral thigh fascia lata “rescue” free flap has been employed as a novel tool in the treatment of advanced partial thickness mandibular osteoradionecrosis. Compared with the traditional fibula free flap for the same indication, the “rescue” flap provides similar outcomes in terms of disease resolution, superior functional outcomes, and ...
Conrad K. Blunck +8 more
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Manifestaciones neurológicas en las enfermedades autoinmunes. Análisis de una cohorte de pacientes del Hospital Universitario Río Hortega [PDF]
Las enfermedades autoinmunes sistémicas se caracterizan por una presentación variada y polimorfa, afectando frecuentemente a distintos órganos y sistemas.
García Posadas, Guillermo
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ABSTRACT A 65‐year‐old woman presented to a tertiary care center with a classical clinical scenario—3 months of persistent, right‐sided frontal headache. Over the course of 20 days, a right‐sided frontal headache developed into ptosis of the right upper eyelid.
Saiful Islam Chowdhury +6 more
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