Objective Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) is relatively uncommon due to the lower fibrotic burden and the predominance of the vascular complications. In vitro observations and clinical data from transplanted patients suggest a protective effect of MMF on endothelial function.
Enrico De Lorenzis +77 more
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From student organizer to leader: the role of event planning in management skill development. [PDF]
Calegaretti SL, Braun E, Lottenberg CL.
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Addressing Economic Insecurities Can Improve Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Lupus
Background Economic insecurities, such as food, housing, transportation, and financial challenges, are modifiable risk factors and influence patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We examined: 1) associations between economic insecurities and PROs; 2) the impact of screening and addressing economic insecurities during ...
Jay Patel +8 more
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Taxonomic notes on the genus <i>Aprostocetus</i> Westwood (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae) from China, with the description of a new species. [PDF]
Li WJ, Liu R, Chen ZP, Zu GH, Li CD.
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Objective We assessed the effectiveness of PrismRA to improve clinical outcomes among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) initiating treatment with a biologic or targeted synthetic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD). Methods PrismRA incorporated 19 gene expression features and four clinical features to assess a patient's likelihood of
Fenglong Xie +3 more
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<i>Geosesarma wongi</i> sp. nov., a distinctive new species of semiterrestrial crab from Tapah Hills in Perak, Peninsular Malaysia; with notes on <i>G. peraccae</i> (Nobili, 1903) and <i>G. cataracta</i> Ng, 1986 (Crustacea, Brachyura, Sesarmidae). [PDF]
Ng PKL.
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Five new species and three new country records of Megaspilidae from Xizang Autonomous Region, China (Hymenoptera, Ceraphronoidea). [PDF]
Wang X +6 more
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Objective The objective of this study was to estimate the minimal important change (MIC) and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for pain and physical function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis (OA) following a physiotherapist‐guided exercise intervention.
Yareni Guerrero +8 more
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Two new species of <i>Otacilia</i> Thorell, 1897 (Phrurolithidae) from Baima Mountain Nature Reserve, Chongqing, China. [PDF]
Shi Z, Wang L, Shu Z, Wang H, Mu Y.
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Introduction Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living(ADLs). This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disperate regions of England: Salford(urban) and Norfolk(rural).
Mehreen Somro +6 more
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