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Optimal Labeling Dose, Labeling Time, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Detection Limits of Ultrasmall Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide Nanoparticle Labeled Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

Stem Cells International, 2013
Background. Regenerative therapy is an emerging treatment modality. To determine migration and retention of implanted cells, it is crucial to develop noninvasive tracking methods.
Anders Bruun Mathiasen, Louise Hansen, Tina Friis, Carsten Thomsen, Kishore Bhakoo, Jens Kastrup   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Gut–Heart Axis in Systemic Sclerosis: Evidence From a Large Prospective Early Disease Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Cardiac involvement significantly impacts prognosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting the need for early risk stratification. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and often manifest early. Emerging data suggest a link between GI and cardiac manifestations, possibly through shared mechanisms like dysautonomia.
Francesca R. Di Ciommo, Ashish P. Balar, Aidan K. Strother, Subhash Kulkarni, Michael Hughes, Brian Skaug, Maureen D. Mayes, Shervin Assassi, Ali Y. Ayla, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
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, Camille Guertin, Maggie Larché, Isabelle Ferdinand, Marie Hudson, May Y. Choi, Mohammed Osman, Janet Pope, Carter Thorne, Murray Baron, Sasha Bernatsky, Sabrina Hoa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

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]

Pharmaceutical Sciences
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, Kiarash Fekri, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Shahram Emami, Hossein Dabbaghian, Roghieh Nazari   +5 more
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Comparison of internal jugular vein dilation between Valsalva maneuver and proximal internal jugular vein compression [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2016
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
doaj   +1 more source

The Lupus Damage Index Revision Program: Results From the Item Generation and Reduction Phases

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective A data‐driven and expert/patient consensus‐based project to develop a revised Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Damage Index (SDI) is under way supported by SLICC, ACR, and the Lupus Foundation of America. Our objective is to report the item generation and reduction phase results
Burak Kundakci, Megan R. W. Barber, Ann E. Clarke, Sindhu R. Johnson, Anselm Mak, Hermine I. Brunner, Murat Inanc, Rosalind Ramsey‐Goldman, Guillermo Ruiz‐Irastorza, Ellen M. Ginzler, John G. Hanly, Alexandra Legge, Cynthia Aranow, Laurent Arnaud, Nathalie Costedoat‐Chalumeau, Dafna D. Gladman, Søren Jacobsen, Michelle Petri, Clovis A. Silva, Évelyne Vinet, Alexandre E. Voskuyl, SDI Revision Literature Review Groups, SDI Revision Delphi Panel, SDI Revision Item Reduction Committee, SDI Revision Clinical Domain Groups, Ian N. Bruce   +25 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intermittent catheterization of the bladder with tetraplegia due to spinal cord injury

, 2019
Aim. Identify ways of urinary diversion and factors affecting the use of intermittent catheterization in patients with tetraplegia. Materials and methods. 31 patients participated in the examination with tetraplegia, under rehabilitation in Rehab center
Roman V. Salyukov, Fedor A. Bushkov, Shakro G. Mashaneishvili, Elena V. Romanovskaya   +3 more
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
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, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of Body Mass Index in Early Systemic Sclerosis: Implications for Nutritional Risk Stratification

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
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, Meng Zhang, Bingrui Chen, Claudia Pedroza, Brian Skaug, Maureen Mayes, Michael Hughes, Shervin Assassi, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early and Late complications associated with Open Modified Janeway Gastrostomy, Under Local Anesthesia in patients with Head & Neck Tumors

International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2020
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, Mir Arsalan Ali, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Syed Mustafa Ali Shah, Maheen Nisar, Zohaib Jawed Abubaker   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source