Selective deletion of PPARβ/δ in fibroblasts causes dermal fibrosis by attenuated LRG1 expression. [PDF]
Connective tissue diseases of the skin are characterized by excessive collagen deposition in the skin and internal organs. Fibroblasts play a pivotal role in the clinical presentation of these conditions.
Chan, JSK +17 more
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Juvenile localized scleroderma
No abstract available Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2019; 48(4): 364 ...
Luis Zavaleta-Medina +4 more
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Ultrasonography, MRI and classic radiography of skin and MSK involvement in juvenile scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare, autoimmune, chronic condition that affects the connective tissue by excessive collagen production. If diagnosed before the age of 16, it is referred to as juvenile scleroderma.
Idzior Marta +4 more
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Factors associated with adherence to treatment in children and adolescents with chronic rheumatic diseases [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: There are several factors that contribute to poor adherence to treatment in children and adolescents with chronic rheumatic diseases, worsening their quality of life and prognosis.
Barbosa, Cassia Maria Passarelli Lupoli +6 more
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Localized scleroderma in a newborn (case report) [PDF]
N.I. Akhmina1, P.S. Utkin2, M.P. Shalatonin3, Zh.L. Chabaidze1, A.A. Dement’ev1, A.L. Zaplatnikov1 1Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation 2Children’s Infectious Clinical Hospital
N.I. Akhmina +5 more
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“You can't do this, you've arthritis":Exploring the experiences of education and employment of young people with arthritis [PDF]
Introduction: Vocational development is an integral component of adolescence with several key educational transitions occurring during this stage of life.
Farre, Albert +4 more
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Clinical Profile of Methotrexate-resistant Juvenile Localised Scleroderma
Methotrexate has demonstrated its efficiency for the treatment of juvenile localized scleroderma but some patients may be resistant. The aim of our study was to define the profile of such patients.
Juliette Hardy +19 more
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The frequency of pulmonary hypertension in patients with juvenile scleroderma
Juvenile scleroderma (JS) represents a rarely seen group of connective tissue diseases with multiple organ involvement. Cardiac involvement in JSS is well known and, although rare in children, it may be an important cause of mortality and morbidity ...
Amra Adrovic +7 more
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Systemic sclerosis : state of the art on clinical practice guidelines [PDF]
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an orphan disease characterised by autoimmunity, fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, and vasculopathy. SSc may be associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Airo, Paolo +39 more
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An i2b2-based, generalizable, open source, self-scaling chronic disease registry [PDF]
Objective: Registries are a well-established mechanism for obtaining high quality, disease-specific data, but are often highly project-specific in their design, implementation, and policies for data use.
Bousvaros, Athos +13 more
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