Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni +4 more
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The outcome of chemical synovectomy with Rifampicin in chronic hemophilic synovitis: The Syrian experience. [PDF]
Ali T +7 more
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Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee +4 more
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Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of AA2017 Aluminum Alloy Joints Produced by Rotary Friction Welding and TIG Welding. [PDF]
Noga P, Kula A, Wiewióra M, Skrzekut T.
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Development of a Disease Activity Index for the Assessment of VEXAS Syndrome (VEXAS‐DAI)
Objective Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome (VEXAS) syndrome is characterized by a complex spectrum of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations. Clinical research to identify effective therapies is urgently needed but is hindered by the lack of validated outcome measures.
Kevin Byram +25 more
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Double Dislocation of Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints With Volar Plate Avulsion Fracture in the Fifth Digit of an Elderly Female: Successful Conservative Management. [PDF]
Chaljub C, Black NR, Faillace JJ.
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Objective Youth who experience a sport‐related knee injury have elevated odds of becoming overweight or developing obesity in 3 to 10 years, compounding their risk for posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). To inform prevention strategies, this study compared patterns of adiposity change between youth with a sport‐related knee injury and uninjured youth ...
Justin M. Losciale +6 more
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Case report of three cases and literature review: is follicular occlusion triad with peripheral/axial spondyloarthritis involvement an analog of SAPHO syndrome? [PDF]
Zhao D +5 more
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Objective Despite guideline recommendations, long‐term glucocorticoid (GC) use is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We conducted a clinician survey nested within a large registry to identify patient and clinician factors associated with GC use. Methods Clinicians contributing patients to the CorEvitas Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry were surveyed ...
Michael D. George +7 more
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Inflammation vs. multiple AVN sites: a nuclear medicine evaluation in systemic allergic-immune syndrome - a case report. [PDF]
Dhiman A, Karna R, Taggar M, Shamim SA.
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