Objective The objective of this article is to identify perceptions of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) regarding artificial intelligence (AI)–based online symptom assessment tools, and the potential of these tools to address diagnostic barriers.
Olivia A. Stein +7 more
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Dynamic Modulus of Wood Containing Water-Resistant Glue Finger Joint after Severe Steaming
The effect of steaming treatment on the dynamic modulus of oak wood (Quercus castaneifolia, C. A. Mey.; Fagaceae) containing a water resistant glue-finger joint was investigated.
Shamin Shamaiirani, Mehran Roohnia
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Late reconstruction of a traumatized hand with loss of multiple fingers [PDF]
Mutilating hand injuries are a challenge to both the hand surgeon and the patient. The surgeon must make decisions ranging from the initial debridement to which fingers and joints will be preserved and the appropriate use of the parts to be removed. Late
Renan Lyuji Takemura +5 more
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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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The development of an endoprosthesis for the metacarpophalangeal joint [PDF]
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating disease which often afflicts the key joint of the hand, the metacarpophalangeal joint. In the worst cases the diseased joint has to be replaced with an artificial joint or prosthesis.
Joyce, Thomas J., Joyce, Thomas J
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The Effects of Adding Attachments in Conventional Composite Hybrid Joints on Tensile Strength [PDF]
Mechanical fasteners are commonly used in today’s composite aircraft adhesive joints. The primary purpose for using mechanical fasteners was to provide redundancy to the adhesive joints because of the uncertainties associated with an adhesive only joint.
Wang, Peng Hao
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Engineering small diameter timber into structural members may provide an efficient way to utilize low-value material obtained after forest thinning operations.
Cheng Piao, Todd Shupe
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Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We aimed to assess the safety and explore the effectiveness of JAKi compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the European Scleroderma Trials and Research Group (EUSTAR) cohort was ...
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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Comparative characteristics of metacarpal bones (Ossa metacarpi) and finger articles (Ossa digitorum pedis seu phalanges digitorum) of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and sheep (Ovis aries) in order to determine animal species [PDF]
The method of determining which animal species the bones, on the basis of morphological characteristics, belong to, is one of the most commonly used in forensic cases (poaching, fraud, theft, counterfeiting of food of animal origin).For ...
Blagojević Miloš +4 more
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Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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