Risk of cataract in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective cohort study in Taiwan. [PDF]
Liu DY +10 more
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The Prevalence and Implications of Polypharmacy in Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes
Polypharmacy is increasingly recognized as a relevant issue in diabetes care, but its prevalence and clinical relevance in individuals with type 1 diabetes remain underexplored. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy and to identify associated clinical and psychological factors. Participants were recruited from a tertiary diabetes
Namam Ali +4 more
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Corticosteroids with low glucocorticoid activity as a potential therapeutic strategy for post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in patients with bipolar affective disorder: A case report. [PDF]
Nakajima K +8 more
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Redefining the Skin Barrier: A Microbiome‐Integrated Multilayered Defense Model
ABSTRACT The skin constitutes a dynamic interface orchestrating a sophisticated multilayered defense system comprising physical, chemical, immune, and microbial barriers. This review synthesizes current understanding of the structural and functional integration of these barriers, emphasizing their synergistic interactions in maintaining cutaneous ...
Jingjing Xia +4 more
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Interval Skin Necrosis in the Infrapopliteal Segment after Successful Distal Bypass Grafting in a Patient with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Complicated by Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Long-Term Corticosteroid Therapy. [PDF]
Doita T +8 more
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Avascular Necrosis and Subchondral Collapse of the Femoral Head After Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection: A Case Report [PDF]
Simone Cowan +2 more
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Abstract The immune system has long been recognized as a key driver in the progression of heart failure (HF). However, clinical trials targeting immune effectors have consistently failed to improve patient outcome across different HF aetiologies. The activation of the immune system in HF is complex, involving a broad network of pro‐inflammatory and ...
Johann Roessler +4 more
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The Dangers of Misuse of Corticosteroid Drugs in Treating Superficial Fungal Infections: Presentation of a Case Series for Stricter Policy Regulation. [PDF]
Akhter F +4 more
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Abstract Aims Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to be an increasingly common health problem associated with a high mortality rate. Elevated levels of Growth differentiation factor‐15 (GDF15) and N‐terminal pro‐brain natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) are reportedly associated with poor clinical outcomes in a broad range of ...
Yoichiro Otaki +11 more
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Retrospective Evaluation of Omalizumab Treatment Efficacy in Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid. [PDF]
Caf N +6 more
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