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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Background Cheilanthes tenuifolia, a member of the Pteridaceae family, is an evergreen and small fern could be abundant of bioactive compounds. The present study was designed to investigate its many therapeutic properties and isolation of bioactive ...
Ananna Mahfuz +3 more
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In vitro and in vivo evaluation of Ficus religiosa stem bark extracts, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, and antipyretic activities [PDF]
Introduction: Ficus religiosa has traditionally been used for skin ailments, menstrual disorders, infections, and inflammatory conditions. This study aimed to explore its antioxidant capacity, anti-microbial activity, thrombolytic potential, anti ...
Samiha Mehnaz +4 more
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Erratum to: Supersymmetric localization: N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = (2, 2) theories on S2 and AdS2
A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP07(2023 ...
Alfredo González Lezcano +2 more
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Performance of Hanwoo calves fed a commercial colostrum replacer versus natural bovine colostrum
Supplying a sufficient amount of high-quality colostrum is a prevailing challenge in Hanwoo calf production systems. This study aimed to describe the efficiency of a lacteal-derived colostrum replacer versus ...
Farhad Ahmadi +6 more
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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 +4 more
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Health policy in Asia and the Pacific: navigating local needs and global challenges [PDF]
: Asia and the Pacific is undergoing a remarkable economic transformation, which is occurring at an exceptional pace. There is clear evidence of an equally rapid epidemiological transition in the region.
Kelley Lee
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Integrating student-centred learning in Asia-Pacific [PDF]
Universities are ideally placed to support the developing media industry in the Asia-Pacific by integrating their student projects with community service activities.
Tickle, Sharon
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Caregiver Perspectives on the Burden of Disease and Treatment in Uncontrolled Gout
Objective Uncontrolled gout (UG) refers to persistently elevated serum urate (SU) levels >6 mg/dL and ongoing gout symptoms despite use of urate‐lowering therapy (ULT). The objective of this study was to evaluate the burden associated with informal caregiving for individuals with UG.
Angelo Gaffo +6 more
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Bulletin Latin America-Asia Pacific Observatory
During period January to December 2012, exports of goods from Latin America and the Caribbean to Asia-Pacific saw an increase of 5.9% in terms of value over the same period of 2011. This variation was considerably lower than the 23.6% growth recorded for
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