Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Conservation easements – project selection criteria for quarries in Europe
Carolina Halevy +2 more
doaj +1 more source
The burden of male breast cancer (MBC) in the GBD Central, Eastern, and Western Europe Regions from 1990 to 2023: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. [PDF]
Passera R, Fabbro E, Zamagni G.
europepmc +1 more source
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
wiley +1 more source
Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in Asia From 1990 to 2023: A Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. [PDF]
Chun J +8 more
europepmc +1 more source
Objective The diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) is challenging due to the absence of definitive biomarkers, numerous overlapping comorbidities, and its reliance on patient‐reported symptoms. Discrepancies between diagnostic criteria and clinical practice imply the possibility of diagnostic biases, complicating timely and accurate identification.
Sung‐A Kim +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Global Burden, Demographic and Geographic Disparities of Osteoarthritis by Joint Site Among Adults Aged 55 Years and Older, 1990-2021. [PDF]
Huang W +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
Objective Ambulatory care–sensitive conditions (ACSCs) serve as indicators of access, quality, and performance of the health system. This study aimed to determine rheumatoid arthritis (RA)‐specific ACSCs for use in the evaluation of care system access and quality.
Kara Irwin +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Modeling Sediment Transport Potential and Connectivity to Support Sustainable Hydropower Development in Central Asia. [PDF]
Schwedhelm H +6 more
europepmc +1 more source
Trade Policies in Central Asia after EU Enlargement and before Russian WTO Accession: Regionalism and Integration into the World Economy [PDF]
trade policy, WTO, regionalism, integration, Central ...
Richard Pomfret
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