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Objective Frailty occurs prematurely in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is associated with poor health outcomes. We compared the performance of four frailty instruments, including a pragmatic alternative measure using chair sit‐to‐stand (STS), and evaluated their abilities to predict poor health outcomes.
Kylie E. Riggles +14 more
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This introduction to the edited volume 'Discursive pragmatics' traces a pragmatic turn in discourse studies focussing on issues as varied as appraisal, cohesion, coherence, critical linguistics, CDA, enunciation theory, rhetoric, genre studies, humor, intertextuality, manipulation, narrative, polyphony, pragmatic markers, public discourse and text ...
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Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogenous inflammatory condition with widely varying global prevalence estimates. The frequency of SLE in the general population of Australia has been reported to be notably lower than contemporary estimates in countries such as the United States or United Kingdom, at 19 to 39 per 100,000 as opposed ...
Lucinda Roper +7 more
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The scholarship of Dr. Dale April Koike has made important contributions to applied linguistics, Hispanic linguistics, pragmatics, and language pedagogy, and her role as a teacher and mentor has affected the lives of countless students and scholars. Much
Showstack, Rachel E., Czerwionka, Lori
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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Introduction to the Special Issue ‘Diachronic English for Specific Purposes
Historical linguistics has been in constant rebirth and innovation to conform to new advances in the way texts are methodologically addressed. These methods of study have given way to several interdisciplinary focuses, which include the disciplines of ...
Francisco Alonso Almeida +1 more
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Place, Pragmatics and Postcolonial Discourse [PDF]
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Levisen, Carsten, Sippola, Eeva
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Grammatical pragmatics: power in Akan judicial discourse [PDF]
This article was posted with the permission of the International Pragmatics Association.This paper explores some pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic aspects of the Akan (Ghana, West Africa) native court judicial discourse.
Obeng, Samuel Gyasi
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On historical Chinese apology and its strategic application [PDF]
The present paper aims (a) to reconstruct the formal peculiarities of historical Chinese apology (HCA), and (b) to apply the data gained to reexamine the concept of “discernment”.
Kádár, Daniel Z.
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Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa +3 more
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