Evaluating inhaled corticosteroids' impact on osteoporosis and fracture risk in COPD patients: a real-world evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Huang HF, Hsu CW, Hsieh FT, Liao KM.
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Abstract Background This study investigated the effect of a 4‐week free‐sugar avoidance on periodontal parameters during periodontal therapy. Methods Twenty‐one patients with untreated periodontitis and daily free‐sugar intake were allocated to a sugar avoidance group (SAG) and a control group (CG).
Christina L. Pappe+7 more
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Antenatal corticosteroids for pregnant women at risk of preterm labour in low- and middle-income countries: utilisation and facility readiness. [PDF]
Yang WC+7 more
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Abstract Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a complication that frequently occurs after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and concerns many children in paediatric haematology‐oncology and bone marrow transplantation departments. It can affect various organs, with the skin, gastrointestinal tract and liver being the most commonly involved.
Marina Vincent+12 more
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COVID-19-related organising pneumonia in patients with secondary antibody deficiency responds to immunoglobulin. [PDF]
Moolji J+3 more
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Impaired physical fitness in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract Objective There are only a few studies on physical fitness in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD). We compared physical fitness in PIBD patients versus healthy controls and analyzed the role of contributing disease‐ and patient‐related factors.
Saija Kantanen+10 more
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Plasma Cell Balanitis Unresponsive to Topical Corticosteroids: Combined Efficacy of Tacrolimus and Emerging Evidence for Underrecognized Intrinsic Resistance to Corticosteroids. [PDF]
Miyajima M+4 more
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Cost‐utility analysis of sequential therapies for pediatric‐onset eosinophilic esophagitis
Abstract Objectives Topical corticosteroids, proton‐pump inhibitors (PPI) and elimination diets (ED) are equally recommended as first‐line therapies for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Dupilumab (DUP) is usually used for refractoriness. We aim to assess the cost‐utility of all potential sequential treatments for EoE.
José Vicente Arcos‐Machancoses+2 more
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Rectal budesonide: A potential game changer after Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy
Abstract Objectives Intravenous or oral steroid administration in patients with biliary atresia (BA) after Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy (HPE) is commonly practiced, however, the benefits remain controversial. Some studies suggest no positive effects while risking steroid associated side effects.
Stefanie Langreen+8 more
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