Objective To investigate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) prevalence, incidence, and progression over four years in adults without prior cardiovascular disease. Methods A case‐cohort study within the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA‐Brasil) included 585 participants (86 patients with ...
Patrícia Fonseca Estrada +7 more
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Capitate Reconstruction Using the Second Metatarsal Head for Avascular Necrosis: Long-Term Clinical Validation of an Anatomically Matched Osteochondral Reconstruction. [PDF]
Kuno H.
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Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart +5 more
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Why the same herb is not the same medicine: plant epigenetic and metabolic plasticity as a missing variable in Chinese medicine. [PDF]
Hyun TK.
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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 Gut–Heart Axis in Systemic Sclerosis: Evidence From a Large Prospective Early Disease Cohort
Objective Cardiac involvement significantly impacts prognosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting the need for early risk stratification. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and often manifest early. Emerging data suggest a link between GI and cardiac manifestations, possibly through shared mechanisms like dysautonomia.
Francesca R. Di Ciommo +9 more
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Comparing the Oncologic and Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Rossi A, Huang Y, Leeds IL.
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In-House 3D Planning for Corrective Osteotomy of the Distal Radius: Prospective Cohort Study With 1-Year Radiological and Clinical Follow-Up. [PDF]
Stor Swinkels C +5 more
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Reference-signature projection framework for exercise transcriptomic directionality based on the IAV-DI reference axis. [PDF]
Zhou A +5 more
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