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Objective Autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly affect individuals of childbearing age, with historically increased adverse pregnancy outcomes in this group. The advent of disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) has fostered more suitable conditions for pregnancy; however, this is accompanied by challenges in ensuring safe use in reproductive ...
Athena Chin+4 more
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Primary CNS lymphoma with intravitreal metastasis : using vitreous cavity samples to monitor response to therapy [PDF]
A fifty-eight year old male patient presented to the ophthalmic department with a 3 day history of reduced visual acuity, blurred vision and floaters, associated with recent lethargy, headaches and behavioural changes.
Aquilina, Nicola+5 more
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in psoriatic arthritis. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can result in significant disability. With the emergence of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), therapeutic outcomes in PsA have improved substantially.
Kraft, Walter K.+2 more
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Histopathological effects of Methotrexate in mice livers [PDF]
Background:Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonists that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, resulting in a block in the synthesis of thymidine and inhibition of DNA synthesis. Methotrexate has been used for the treatment of malignancy, rheumatic disorders,
Asal A. Tawfeeq Sundus M. Taifoor
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Objective This study aimed to improve contraception and reproductive planning documentation within rheumatology providers’ notes at a single academic center. Methods Female patients aged 18 to 45 years with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases were identified, and chart review was performed for documentation of contraception and pregnancy ...
Benjamin Moon+6 more
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Nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-positive adult dermatomyositis: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Dermatomyositis is a clinically heterogenous inflammatory myopathy with unique cutaneous features. Myositis-specific antibodies can aid in diagnosis and anticipation of patient prognosis.
Cartron, Alexander M+3 more
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Biologics May Prevent Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Inhibiting Coronary Plaque Formation and Stabilizing High-Risk Lesions. [PDF]
ObjectiveTo evaluate whether biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) decrease cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and whether biologic DMARDs might have a beneficial effect on coronary plaque formation or ...
Budoff, Matthew J+3 more
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Objective Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Despite its prevalence, the immune mechanisms are not well understood. We previously reported elevated serum levels of S100A8/A9 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP‐9) in patients with SLE and CI.
Carolina Muñoz‐Grajales+18 more
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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis yesterday and today [PDF]
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that mainly affects joints. It is the most common form of inflammatory joint disease, and the second commonest joint disease, osteoarthritis being the commonest.
Mallia, Carmel
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Disseminated eruptive giant mollusca contagiosa in an adult psoriasis patient during efalizumab therapy [PDF]
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection in children with atopic diathesis and not rare in HIV patients. We report a 45-year-old psoriasis patient who developed eruptive mollusca contagiosa during an antipsoriatic treatment with efalizumab.
Alexander Vasilevic Kuznetsov+7 more
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