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Postural variation of exophthalmometry in Graves′ ophthalmopathy
30 patients with Graves′ ophthalmopathy were subjected to exophthalmometry in the upright and supine positions to determine if the difference in exophthalmometer readings in these two situations are significantly different and would help in ...
Asad Rajvardhan +3 more
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Clinical evaluation of Graves ophthalmopathy [PDF]
Introduction. Graves ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disease, which is the consequence of thyroid dysfunction. Ocular manifestations occur in 50% of patients with Graves disease.
Janićijević-Petrović Mirjana A. +5 more
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Double Filtration Plasmapheresis for Thyroid Storm With Encephalopathy: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Thyroid storm is a life‐threatening endocrine emergency with a mortality rate of up to 17%. Standard treatment includes antithyroid drugs (ATD), β‐blockers, and glucocorticoids. However, some patients may require blood purification therapies, such as plasmapheresis, due to the ineffectiveness of standard treatments or contraindications like ...
Qisheng Lin +5 more
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Application of Agents Against Interferon-Gamma-Dependent Chemokines in Immunotherapy [PDF]
The CXC chemokine receptor (CXCR) 3 and its chemokines (CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL11) are involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disesases. Under the influence of interferon (IFN) γ, the IFNγ-inducible chemokines are secreted by lymphocytes, and by ...
Antonelli, Alessandro +4 more
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Active Moderate-to-Severe Graves' Orbitopathy in a Patient With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Vascular Complications [PDF]
Background: Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is the main extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves’ disease (GD). Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been reported to be a risk factor in patients with GO.
Biondi, B +5 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy (DON) is a sight threatening and diagnostically challenging complication of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). We provide a comparative analysis of the MRI features associated between patietnts with and without DON. Methods Anonymised retrospective cohort study of patients with TED over eleven years.
Malik Moledina +11 more
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Revolutionizing Autoimmune Research: The Role of Caveolin‐1
ABSTRACT Introduction Caveolins (Cav) include Cav‐1, Cav‐2, and Cav‐3, with Cav‐1 being the most studied due to its prominent role as a major component of plasma membrane caveolae. Cav‐1 is involved in a wide range of cellular functions and plays a key role in regulating signaling pathways related to immune responses and inflammation.
Yanan Gao +8 more
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Increased muscle tension and reduced elasticity of affected muscles in recent-onset Graves' disease caused primarily by active muscle contraction [PDF]
In 3 patients with Graves' disease of recent onset, length-tension diagrams were made during surgery for squint under eyedrop anesthesia. The affected muscles were found to be very stiff when the other eye looked straight ahead.
AI Caplan +9 more
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Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy and Biomarkers: Where We Are and What We Can Hope for the Future. [PDF]
Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is the most common autoimmune disease of the orbit. It occurs more often in patients presenting with hyperthyroidism, characteristic of Graves' disease, but may be associated with hypothyroidism or euthyroidism.
De Los Angeles Gracia, M. +4 more
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ABSTRACT Autoimmune disorders occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. Generally, these disorders are more prevalent in female patients. The presence of one autoimmune disease can alter the immune system's balance, making the individual more susceptible to developing other autoimmune conditions.
Suaad Hamsho +2 more
wiley +1 more source

