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Thrombocytosis and the generation of platelet‐derived microparticles in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Thrombocytosis is associated with an increased production of platelet‐derived microparticles from activated platelets, which contribute to vaso‐occlusion in sickle cell disease by perpetuating the cycle of inflammation, procoagulant state and endothelial dysfunction.
Giao N. Lê, Anna Dillon, Owen P. Smith, Corrina McMahon   +3 more
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Leg ulcers in older people: a national study addressing variation in diagnosis, pain and sleep disturbance

BMC Geriatrics, 2016
BackgroundLeg ulcers commonly emerge as a symptom of other comorbidities, often in older people. As a consequence of the ulcer, pain and sleep disturbances might occur. Due to the complex illness, the responsibility of treatment is unclear between health
A. Hellström, C. Nilsson, Annina Nilsson, C. Fagerström   +3 more
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Rare Secondary Neoplasms Arising in Epidermal Nevus: A Case Series and Literature Review

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Malignant transformation is known to occur with many nevi, such as nevus sebaceus. However, cases of secondary tumors developing in an epidermal nevus (EN) are rare, with only a few case reports documented in the literature. We present three unique cases of syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP), syringofibroadenoma, trichilemmoma, and basal ...
Haya A. Homsi, Melissa Piliang, Jennifer Lucas, Jennifer S. Ko, Steven D. Billings, Shira Ronen   +5 more
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Comparing the efficacies of alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, hydrofiber, and hydrogel dressings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis examining how to dress for success.

Dermatology Online Journal, 2016
Diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers are chronic wounds frequently encountered by dermatologists. Choosing appropriate wound dressings can effectively promote wound healing and potentially reduce morbidity and financial burden experienced by ...
Michael Saco, N. Howe, Rajiv Nathoo, Basil S. Cherpelis   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Outpatient care for venous leg ulceration in Germany: A retrospective claims data analysis

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Outpatient care of venous leg ulcers (VLU) is a problem of high medical and health economic relevance. Treatment is often inconsistent and not guideline‐compliant. The project Ulcus Cruris Care investigated the VLU outpatient care situation in Germany.
Lisa Weller, Regina Poß‐Doering, Thomas Grobe, Thomas Fleischhauer, Gunter Laux, Jona Frasch, Attila Altiner, Kerstin Protz, Joachim Szecsenyi, Jonas D. Senft   +9 more
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Erosive pustular dermatosis of the lower legs (EPDL): A rarely diagnosed neutrophilic dermatosis of the elderly

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Erosive pustular dermatosis of the lower legs (EPDL) is a rarely diagnosed, chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs predominantly in elderly people. Predisposing factors include skin atrophy, chronic venous insufficiency, and trauma. Although the pathogenesis of EPDL has not yet been conclusively clarified, there are ongoing discussions ...
Joachim Dissemond, Jan Kottner, Jan‐Malte Placke, Cornelia Erfurt‐Berge   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cold plasma treatment for oral lichen planus: a retrospective case collection and proposal of a new clinical score

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune mucosal disease with malignant potential and limited treatment options. This study evaluated the long‐term efficacy and safety of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy in therapy‐refractory OLP and introduced the novel Lichen Planus Severity Score (LPSS).
Christian Seebauer, Hans‐Robert Metelmann, Mohamed Falougy, Wolfram Kaduk, Lasse Kremer, Georg Daeschlein   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compression for Primary Prevention, Treatment, and Prevention of Recurrence of Venous Leg Ulcers

Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (WOCN), 2016
Chronic venous insufficiency is a prevalent disease that frequently leads to development of venous leg ulcers. While a number of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines have been developed that provide guidance for clinicians when caring for patients
C. Ratliff, Stephanie M. Yates, L. McNichol, M. Gray   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for feedlot cattle

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
P Cusack, T Batterham, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A qualitative study exploring and understanding the experiences and unmet needs of adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetes‐related foot ulcers

Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFUs) are associated with depression, impaired health‐related quality of life, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and early mortality. To inform holistic care pathways, this qualitative study explored the experiences and unmet needs of adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and DFUs ...
Molly Caba, Jane Speight, Agnieszka Glab, Patrick Highton, Kamlesh Khunti, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source