Paroxysmal Dyskinesias Secondary to HHV‐6A Encephalitis: The First Case Report and Literature Review
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Paroxysmal dyskinesias encompasses a spectrum of conditions marked by intermittent involuntary movements, with paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesias being the most common phenotype. Central nervous system infection is a rare cause of paroxysmal dyskinesias.
Zhuoran Wang +5 more
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Astrocytopathy Based on a Two‐Center Chinese Cohort Study
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (GFAP‐A) is a recently defined nosological form belonging to the class of autoimmune inflammatory disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Here, we report the clinical and MRI characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of a GFAP‐A cohort from two centers in China.
Ti Wu +13 more
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B cell reductive therapy with rituximab in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
, 2009 The approach to treating autoimmune disorders is currently undergoing a significant change in focus. As therapies are developed that are more precise in targeting the pathogenesis for these diseases, patients experience significantly fewer side effects ...
Sands, Jacob, Tuscano, Joseph M
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Risk factors associated with the occurrence of autoimmune diseases in adult coeliac patients [PDF]
, 2018 Objectives. Autoimmune diseases (AD) may be associated with coeliac disease (CD), but specific risk factors have been poorly investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the spectrum of AD and its specific risk factors associated in a series of ...
Annibale, Bruno +5 more
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Autoimmunity and autoimmune disease [PDF]
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2001 H. M. Moutsopoulos, M. E. Katsorida
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Timing and Predictive Value of Clinical Conditions Preceding Multiple Sclerosis in the UK Biobank
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients often experience a higher incidence of clinical conditions before diagnosis, suggesting a prodromal phase. However, their predictive value and temporal trajectories remain underexplored. We investigated these aspects using the large UK Biobank's population‐based cohort, which provided clinical ...
Andrea Nova +5 more
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Observational Study of Tocilizumab in Children With Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of using tocilizumab in children with febrile infection‐related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) and explore tocilizumab‐related changes in interleukin (IL)‐6 levels. Methods Patients with FIRES admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Beijing Children's Hospital were retrospectively ...
Yushan He +7 more
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Predictors of mortality in hospitalised patients with COVID-19: a 1-year case–control study
BMJ OpenBackground A paucity of predictive models assessing risk factors for COVID-19 mortality that extend beyond age and gender in Latino population is evident in the current academic literature.Objectives To determine the associated factors with mortality, in
Juan-Manuel Anaya +17 more
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Pediatric liver diseases: current challenges and future perspectives [PDF]
, 2015 Chronic liver diseases in children represent a rising problem with significant effects on public health. In fact, several pediatric liver diseases are precursors of adult chronic hepatopathies, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Alisi, Anna +5 more
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