Objective To investigate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) prevalence, incidence, and progression over four years in adults without prior cardiovascular disease. Methods A case‐cohort study within the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA‐Brasil) included 585 participants (86 patients with ...
Patrícia Fonseca Estrada +7 more
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Performance of Local Large Language Models for Adjudicating Heart Failure Hospitalizations. [PDF]
Aggarwal R +8 more
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Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart +5 more
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Comparison of endovascular procedures of the lower extremities and iliac arteries with and without navigation assistance Vascular Navigation PAD: study protocol for a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
Masius S +4 more
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Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We aimed to assess the safety and explore the effectiveness of JAKi compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the European Scleroderma Trials and Research Group (EUSTAR) cohort was ...
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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Measuring the carbon footprint of Colchicine for Long COVID - a multicenter trial from India. [PDF]
Girotra S +5 more
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disorders (IRDs). High‐resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is widely considered the gold standard for the noninvasive assessment of ILD; however, its interpretation is constrained by substantial interobserver variability and the ...
Alexander Pfeil +7 more
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Ensuring the Future of Cooperative Group Cancer Clinical Trials: A Call for Comprehensive Support and Prioritization. [PDF]
Lieu CH, Sanoff HK.
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Automated Hand Flexor Tendon–Thickness Measurement in Systemic Sclerosis
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) can affect flexor tendons, contributing to hand function problems and reduced quality of life. Tendon changes are currently assessed with ultrasonography and measured manually, a time‐consuming process prone to interobserver variability.
Mark Greveling +4 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Belantamab Mafodotin in Combination With Bortezomib and Dexamethasone Versus Standards of Care in Patients With Third-Line or Later Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. [PDF]
Richter J +7 more
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