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Objective Lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) is a validated treatment target in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) but limited studies have explored the role of LLDAS in lupus nephritis (LN). This study aims to investigate the frequency and predictors of LLDAS attainment, and its benefit on LN relapse and renal function preservation in patients ...
Chak Kwan Cheung+6 more
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CLINICAL AND GENETIC PARALLELS ALONG CELIAC DISEASE AMONG TOMSK CHILDREN
The article is devoted to the analysis of the genetic predisposition to celiac disease. The authors studied the associations of the HLA genes and modifier genes of the immune response (interleukine 1, inter leukine 1 receptor antagonist, inter leukine 4,
E.I. Kondrat’eva+5 more
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Pilot GWAS of caries in African-Americans shows genetic heterogeneity
Background Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in the US and disproportionately affects racial/ethnic minorities. Caries is heritable, and though genetic heterogeneity exists between ancestries for a substantial portion of loci associated ...
E. Orlova+8 more
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Mutations in the RB1 Gene in Argentine Retinoblastoma Patients and Uncommon Clinical Presentations [PDF]
Background: Retinoblastoma, the most common ocular cancer of childhood, is caused by inactivation of the RB1 tumor suppressor gene in the developing retina.
Alonso, Cristina+6 more
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Objective We aimed to identify unique disease trajectories within rheumatoid arthritis‐associated interstitial lung disease (RA‐ILD) based on longitudinal forced vital capacity (FVC) values and their associated clinical outcomes. Methods We performed a cohort study of RA‐ILD within the Veterans Health Administration from 1999‐2021. RA‐ILD patients were
Bryant R. England+9 more
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Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer.
INTRODUCTION Prostate cancer (PrCa) is the commonest non-cutaneous cancer in men in the UK. Epidemiological evidence as well as twin studies points towards a genetic component contributing to aetiology. SOURCES OF DATA Key recently published literature.
S. Benafif, Ros Eeles
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44-year-old female known case of Crohn’s disease and depression who presented with a few hours’ history of severe abdominal pain and multiple episodes of vomiting faeculant matter.
Abela, Franklin, Dimech, Anthony Pio
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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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Association Between IL-4 and IL-6 Expression Variants and Gastric Cancer Among Portuguese Population
Introduction: Multiple studies have reported strong associations between Helicobacter pylori (Hp) inflammation and gastric cancer (GC) development. Altered expressions of pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines have a crucial role in Hp and GC proliferation ...
Ana Maria Sampaio+6 more
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Modeling historical tuberculosis epidemics among Canadian First Nations: effects of malnutrition and genetic variation [PDF]
Late 19th century epidemics of tuberculosis (TB) in Western Canadian First Nations resulted in peak TB mortality rates more than six times the highest rates recorded in Europe.
Sarah F. Ackley+3 more
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