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Twice Weekly Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim for Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia Prophylaxis in Lung Transplant Recipients

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
A novel regimen of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim single strength one tablet twice weekly for Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis in lung transplant patients found no cases of PJP over an 8‐year period and may reduce the incidence of medication discontinuation due to adverse effects. ABSTRACT Background Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP)
Chloe Munroe, Alissa Chan, Morgan Eiting, Bhanupriya Sirandas, Crystal Truax, Lonnie Smith, Matthew Morrell, Todd Larson, Kelsea Zukauckas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Systemic Scleroderma in Childhood [PDF]

, 2015
Ann Paediatr Rheumatol Annals of paediatric rheumatolog http://www.aprjournal.org/ 2146-2909 ...
Constantin, Tamás, Györgyi, Zoltán, Ivan Foeldvari, Peter Weiser, Szabó, András   +4 more
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Phototherapy in sclerotic skin diseases

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction: UVA therapy is used in treatment of wide range of skin diseases, which proceed with hardening of the skin or inflammation. First use of ultraviolet radiation can be tracked down to 1896.
Bartłomiej Żmuda, Daniel Ślusarczyk, Piotr Pisera, Aleksandra Kiełkowicz, Zuzanna Popińska, Filip Pactwa, Wiktoria Jakubowska, Michał Żuberek   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endoscopic Removal of Impacted Barium Stools Using a Snare and a Long Hood: A Rare Complication Following Upper Gastrointestinal Barium X‐ray Radiography (With Video)

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Barium sulfate is widely used as a radiographic contrast medium in upper gastrointestinal barium X‐ray radiography for cancer screening in Japan. Although generally considered safe, rare complications such as bowel obstruction due to impacted barium stools can occur.
Takaaki Kishino, Naoki Okamoto, Kohei Fukumoto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selective deletion of PPARβ/δ in fibroblasts causes dermal fibrosis by attenuated LRG1 expression. [PDF]

, 2018
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, Chen, J.P., Chiba, S., Koh, NJN, Ng, X.R., Pal, M., Phua, T., Sng, M.K., Tan, C.K., Tan, EHP, Tan, N.S., Teo, Z., Tnay, Y.L., Tong, BMK, Wahli, W., Wang, X., Wee, JWK, Zhu, P.   +17 more
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Critical Role for Transglutaminase 2 in Scleroderma Skin Fibrosis and in the Development of Dermal Sclerosis in a Mouse Model of Scleroderma

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Volume 77, Issue 7, Page 914-928, July 2025.
Objective Scleroderma is a life‐threatening autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, tissue remodeling, and fibrosis. This study aimed to investigate the expression and function of transglutaminase 2 (TGM2) in scleroderma skin and experimentally induced dermal fibrosis to determine its potential role and therapeutic implications.
Angela Y. Y. Tam, Korsa Khan, Shiwen Xu, Marianne Bergin, Linghong Huang, Erik Arroyo Colon, Danyi Cheng, Elisabetta A. M. Verderio, Voon Ong, Christopher P. Denton, John Atkinson, Tim S. Johnson, David J. Abraham   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protein kinase Cδ and c-Abl kinase are required for transforming growth factor β induction of endothelial-mesenchymal transition in vitro. [PDF]

, 2011
OBJECTIVE: The origin of the mesenchymal cells responsible for the intimal fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc) has not been fully identified. The present study was undertaken to investigate whether subendothelial mesenchymal cells may emerge through ...
Jimenez, Sergio A., Li, zhaodong
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Clinical case of morphea associated with a malignant process with extensive skin lesions, which debuted against the background of taking anti-gouty remedy

Лечащий Врач
Background. Localized scleroderma may be associated with a malignant process occurring in the body. The onset of scleroderma does not always coincide with the onset of clinical manifestations of oncology.
P. O. Kazakova
doaj   +1 more source

Niosomal Hydrogel Loaded With Bromelain: A Promising Solution for Reducing Skin Collagen in Scleroderma Patients

Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Volume 29, Issue 14, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Skin fibrosis in scleroderma is a chronic and debilitating condition that affects the quality of life of patients. In this study, we fabricated a niosomal hydrogel containing bromelain to reduce skin collagen and improve skin softness in scleroderma patients.
Hanieh Ardeshiri, Mina Ghorbani, Mohammad Ali Nazarinia, Kimia Falamarzi, Ali Mohammad Tamaddon, Negar Azarpira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Localized scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder [PDF]

Rheumatology, 2005
There have been many studies suggesting that localized scleroderma has a strong autoimmune background, although the lesions are usually limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Here we summarize previous data on the autoimmunity of localized scleroderma, mostly published in the last two decades, because there has not been a review paper summarizing
Kazuhiko Takehara, Shinichi Sato
openaire   +2 more sources