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The study developed the UPC index by integrating urine red blood cell distribution (URD), urine protein strip, and serum creatinine to enhance the diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing glomerular from nonglomerular hematuria. The UPC index demonstrated superior performance (AUC 0.857) compared to conventional parameters, showing high sensitivity and ...
Hae In Bang +4 more
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
—Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitic disease (vascular inflammation) characterized by the deposition of immune complexes consisting of IgA in kidney skin.
Lucia Pudyastuti Retnaningtyas
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Does clinical exposure to different skin tones during training improve diagnostic ability?
Abstract Background Previous studies have shown that medical students demonstrate poorer performance when diagnosing pathology in skin of colour (SOC) compared to white skin (WS); it is important to understand the reasons underpinning this. If not addressed, poorer differential diagnostic ability in certain skin tones could entrench existing racial ...
Yusra Shammoon +10 more
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Safety of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Patients With Preexisting Autoimmune Vasculitis
Objective Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are effective cancer therapies but often cause serious immune‐related adverse events (irAEs). Patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis, are excluded from trials. We aimed to evaluate the frequency, severity, and outcomes of vasculitis flares and irAEs in this population.
Juan Sevillano +4 more
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Hemorrhagic Intestinal Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Complicated by Cytomegalovirus Infection
A 54-year-old man on hemodialysis for acute chronic renal failure and on corticosteroids for Henoch-Schonlein purpura developed massive hematochezia. After extensive clinical investigation, an ileal bleeding site was identified and surgically removed ...
Phong Nguyen-Ho +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains a therapeutically challenging disease despite expanding research and evolving systemic treatments. Energy‐based modalities, such as fractional microneedling radiofrequency (FMR), are being increasingly explored as novel treatment options.
Ari Safir +7 more
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Successful Treatment of Severe Purpura Fulminans With Anakinra
ABSTRACT Purpura fulminans (PF) is a rare, often fatal pediatric condition characterized by intravascular thrombosis and hemorrhagic infarction of the skin. A timely diagnosis and treatment are paramount to prevent the involvement of internal organs, causing disseminated intravascular coagulation and gangrene of the extremities.
Francesco Zulian +4 more
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) also known as IgA vasculitis is a systemic small vessel vasculitis mainly affecting the skin, kidneys, joints, and gastrointestinal tract. However, the disease can affect any organ system of the body. The classic tetrad of
Muhammad Tahir +3 more
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Risk Factors of Disease Progression in IgA Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Objective IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is an important cause of chronic renal failure, and nearly all patients with IgAN are at risk of developing to end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) during their lifetime. This meta‐analysis aimed to identify and evaluate risk factors associated with the progression of IgAN patients.
Dan Xu +4 more
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Abstract Background Studies suggest an increase in autoimmune diseases following SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and/or COVID‐19‐vaccination. We aimed to describe possible associations in Norway. Methods We used information from the emergency preparedness register for COVID‐19, BeredtC19, for all residents aged 18–64 (N = 3,450,080).
Håkon Bøås +4 more
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