Immediate improvement in patient care: Auditing adherence to the British Society for Haematology guidelines on screening and management of the long-term consequences of multiple myeloma and treatment. [PDF]
Abstract Advances in myeloma have resulted in improved prognosis for patients. However complications of the disease and treatment, pose a risk of specific long‐term consequences. An audit tool was adapted to assess adherence to the British Society for Haematology guidelines for screening and management of long‐term myeloma consequences.
Sweeney K +3 more
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Discontinuation of immunosuppression in patients with immune-mediated drug-induced liver injury or idiopathic autoimmune hepatitis: A case-control study. [PDF]
Drug‐induced liver injury (DILI) may present with autoimmune features and require immunosuppressive therapy (IST) to reach a biochemical response. Discontinuation of corticosteroids without hepatitis relapse was more frequent in these patients as compared to patients with classical autoimmune hepatitis.
Hassoun J +8 more
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Orbital myositis induced by alendronate: A case report
Abstract Background and purpose Bisphosphonates are widely used, notably for osteoporosis treatment. Their common side effects are well known. However, they can trigger less common effects such as orbital inflammation. Here, the case is reported of an orbital myositis triggered by alendronate. Methods This is a case report at an academic medical center.
Lucie Lefeuvre +3 more
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Old and new damage‐associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in autoimmune diseases
A perspective of novel damage‐associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), including farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) and GGPP, to explore the role of the mevalonate pathway and DAMPs in autoimmune diseases. Abstract All organisms living in complex environments have evolved effective mechanisms of dynamic responses to extracellular stimuli.
Na Kang +3 more
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Surgical Aspects of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
ABSTRACT Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is the treatment of choice for symptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). It is also the treatment of choice in asymptomatic PHPT with evidence for target organ involvement. This review updates surgical aspects of PHPT and proposes the following definitions based on international expert consensus: selective PTX ...
Nancy Perrier +13 more
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TamaFlex™—A novel nutraceutical blend improves lameness and joint functions in working horses
TamaFlex™ (NXT15906F6) is a safe, efficacious, anti‐inflammatory botanical compound that alleviates symptoms of lameness in horses. NXT15906F6 also significantly reduces the proinflammatory mediators IL‐1β and TNF‐α. TamaFlex™ promotes quality of life, relieves lameness and joint discomfort and improves gait during walking and trotting in equines ...
Sandesh Jain +3 more
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How surface coatings on titanium implants affect keratinized tissue: A systematic review
Abstract Apart from osseointegration, the stability and long‐term survival of percutaneous titanium implants is also strongly dependent on a qualitative soft‐tissue integration in the transcutaneous region. A firm connective tissue seal is needed to minimize soft‐tissue dehiscence and epithelial downgrowth.
Casper E. Van den Borre +3 more
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Osteoporosis and periodontitis are two major chronic diseases of postmenopausal women. The association between these two diseases are evident through systemic bone loss and alveolar bone loss.
Putri Ayu Jayusman +5 more
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Esophageal cancer is of high importance to occurrence, development, and treatment resistance. As evidenced by recent studies, pathways (e.g., Wnt/β‐catenin, AMPK, and Hippo) are critical to the proliferation, differentiation, and self‐renewal of esophageal cancer.
Meng-Ying Cui +5 more
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Bisphosphonate: Brief Review of Its Development for Usage in Dentistry
Bisphosphonate (BP) is a class of drug that prevent the loss of bone mass. It inhibits the resorption of bone by encouraging osteoclast to undergo apoptosis.
Tita Ratya Utari
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