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Non-surgical oral hygiene interventions on disease activity of Rheumatoid arthritis patients with periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2020
Background. Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis have similar epidemiology and pathophysiology. Understanding the interaction between these two diseases is vital in our settings.
William Buwembo, Ian Guyton Munabi, Mark Kaddumukasa, Haruna Kiryowa, Muhammad Mbabali, Ethel Nankya, William Evan Johnson, Emmy Okello, Nelson K. Sewankambo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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A Study on Association between Common Haematological Parameters and Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease where assessment of disease activity is essential for management of patient.
Manas Talukdar, Gopinath Barui, Anjan Adhikari, Rupam Karmakar, Udas Chandra Ghosh, Tushar Kanti Das   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of positive psychological variables with disease activity, functional disability and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a preliminary study

Reumatismo, 2023
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease which has shown positive correlations between negative psychological variables and disease activity in transversal studies and in the follow-up. However, the association of positive psychological
K.C. Meléndez-Monreal, A.J.L. Brambila-Tapia, V. González-Díaz, S. Cerpa-Cruz, S.R. Gutiérrez-Ureña, M.d.C. Yeo-Ayala, R. Robles-García, G.E. Martínez-Bonilla   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlation between DAS-28 and neopterin as a biochemical marker of immune system activation in early rheumatoid arthritis

Autoimmunity, 2012
The objective of this study was to evaluate neopterin plasma concentrations in patients with early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and correlate them with disease activity.This is a 28-month prospective study carried out on 65 individuals. There were 27 patients with early RA and 38 healthy volunteers as control group.
D'agostino, Liliana Elena, Ventimiglia, Fernando, Verna, Juan Antonio, de la Colina, Amelia, Aguirre, Yanina, Arturi, Alfredo, Capparelli, Alberto Luis   +6 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is CDAI comparable to DAS 28 and SDAI regarding inter-observer agreement and correlation to MHAQ in Egyptian RA patients?

Reumatismo, 2020
Choosing between the different disease activity indices used for rheumatoid arthritis RA evaluation in clinical practice and research is often difficult.
K. El-Hadidi, S.M. Gamal, S. Saad, N.Y. Elsaid   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of Cathepsin G in Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis and Disease Activity Evaluation

مجلة الكوفة الطبية
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1% of the world's population. It causes chronic inflammation of synovial tissue, leading to joint destruction, poor quality of life, and disability.
Mays Saleh Khamees, Raad Abdulameer Alasady   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source