Serum calcification propensity is independently associated with disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. [PDF]
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with severe cardiovascular complications. The T50 score is a novel functional blood test quantifying calcification propensity in serum.
Chizzolini, Carlo +50 more
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Phototesting and photoprotection in LE [PDF]
Photosensitivity and induction of skin lesions following UV radiation is a common problem of patients with cutaneous and systemic forms of lupus erythematosus.
Kind, P., Walchner, M., Messer, G.
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Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the corticosteroid therapy for both treatment of juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus and disease activity on two masticatory muscles and condyle of the temporomandibular joint.
Sandra Lucia Golin +6 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Impact of disease activity on health-related quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus – a cross-sectional analysis of the Swiss Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cohort Study (SSCS) [PDF]
Background To assess the impact of disease activity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Cross-sectional study of patients included in the Swiss SLE Cohort Study between April 2007 and June 2014.
Eric Dayer +38 more
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Current treatment strategies: Collagen vascular diseases in children
Of the various collagen vascular diseases seen in pediatric age group, discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, neonatal lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis and childhood scleroderma are common and of practical importance to ...
Aparna Palit, Arun C Inamadar
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Pulmonary Involvement at Connective Tissue Systemic Diseases in Children
Pulmonary involvement in children with connective tissue systemic diseases is rare pathology that, however, has significant impact on treatment strategy and prognosis.
Maria I. Kaleda +3 more
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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capilaroscopia periungueal de crianças e adolescentes com doenças reumáticas autoimunes (artrite idiopática juvenil, lúpus eritematoso sistêmico, dermatomiosite juvenil, esclerodermia e doença mista do tecido conjuntivo) e relacioná ...
Daniela Gerent Petry Piotto +3 more
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The Importance of Monitoring 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D Level among children with Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus [PDF]
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is more common in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than those without the illness , this could be because of disease activity and corticosteroid therapy.
Sherif Kandeel, Badawy Yossef
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Belimumab : a technological advance for systemic lupus erythematosus patients? Report of a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objectives: To undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate clinical effectiveness of belimumab for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antinuclear and/or anti-double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) autoantibodies.
Hartley, Louise +17 more
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