Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet +11 more
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki +6 more
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Clinical Efficacy of a Combined Topical Gel of Diltiazem, Papaverine, and Lidocaine on Pain, Spasm, and Hand Function in Patients Undergoing Trans-Radial Coronary Catheterization [PDF]
Background: Trans-radial coronary catheterization has been known as a routine procedure performed for the patients suffering from coronary artery diseases. Despite the benefits, it would come with many complications.
Amir Akbari Molkabadi +5 more
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Comparison of internal jugular vein dilation between Valsalva maneuver and proximal internal jugular vein compression [PDF]
Objective The Valsalva maneuver is recognized as an effective method to dilate the internal jugular vein (IJV). However, this maneuver cannot be performed in many cases, such as children and unconscious patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
Hyeonjoo Seong, Bora Kang, Giwoon Kim
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Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han +5 more
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Hydrogel Microtube Drug Carrier for Catheter‐Based Intravascular Therapy
This paper proposes hydrogel microtube carriers composed of barium alginate gel, enabling long‐term vascular retention without interrupting blood flow. Intravascular treatments have long been attracting attention for therapeutic efficacy, yet practical delivery methods remained unestablished.
Shota Sato +8 more
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Background: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is the primary modality for patients requiring long-term enteric feeding and stomach decompression, it has the potential for complications.
Fatima Zehra Khan +5 more
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Rapid Fabrication of Self‐Propelled and Steerable Magnetic Microcatheters for Precision Medicine
A rapid Joule heating fabrication method for the production of self‐propelling, adaptive microcatheters, with tunable stiffness and integrated microfluidic channels is presented. Demonstrated through three microrobotic designs, including a steerable guiding catheter, an untethered wave‐crawling TubeBot, and a distal‐end propelled microcatheter, it was ...
Zhi Chen +5 more
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Catheterization of the Urethra in Girls
Urethral catheterization permits direct drainage of the urinary bladder and is often performed in pediatric practice. This video demonstrates catheterization of the urinary bladder in the female infant or child.
Manzano, Sergio +1 more
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