Hydroxychloroquine Associated with Lower Glomerular Filtration Rate Decline in Lupus Nephritis
Background Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) protects kidney function in lupus nephritis (LN) by preventing flares, yet some cohort studies show no significant benefit in kidney function with HCQ. Clarifying these conflicting findings by showing early and long‐term benefits of HCQ on kidney function preservation is critical. Therefore, we analyzed data from our
Shivani Garg+9 more
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Social determinants of student mental health before and after the Beirut port explosion: two cross-sectional studies. [PDF]
Scheuring J, Bosqui T.
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Normalization of insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in type I diabetic pancreas transplant recipients: a 48-month cross-sectional study--a clinical research center study. [PDF]
Daryl A. Cottrell
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Background While treat‐to‐target urate‐lowering therapy (ULT) is endorsed as best practice in gout management, limited data exist on its impact on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). We assessed the impact of treat‐to‐target ULT on HRQoL among participants receiving protocolized gout care, identifying factors associated with HRQoL and HRQoL change.
Austin Barry+16 more
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Respiratory Status in Children and Exposure to Animal Allergens-The Problem of Reverse Causality in Cross-Sectional Studies. [PDF]
Wypych-Ślusarska A+4 more
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Objectives Reports have linked both high and low serum uric acid (SUA) levels to adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to establish a reference interval for SUA in older adults and assessed its association with clinically relevant outcomes in relatively healthy, community‐dwelling individuals aged 70 and older.
Amanda J Rickard+15 more
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Impact of equine interactions on human acute pain perception: Two cross sectional studies. [PDF]
Doherty-Sneddon G+3 more
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Chronic Opioids in Gout: A Matched Cohort Study from the Veteran's Health Administration
Objective Though used frequently to treat flare, risk of chronic opioid exposure in gout has not been well defined. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that people with gout are more likely than individuals without gout to be prescribed chronic opioids over time.
Lindsay N. Helget+7 more
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Expectations versus reality: Two cross-sectional studies on expected and experienced discontinuation symptoms in current and former contraceptive pill users. [PDF]
Wienand PE, Wilhelm M.
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