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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogenous inflammatory condition with widely varying global prevalence estimates. The frequency of SLE in the general population of Australia has been reported to be notably lower than contemporary estimates in countries such as the United States or United Kingdom, at 19 to 39 per 100,000 as opposed ...
Lucinda Roper +7 more
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A DNA methylation-based algorithm for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis Research & TherapyBackground Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly seronegative disease, is difficult to diagnose early, which can delay treatment initiation. This study aims to develop a binary DNA methylation (DNAm)-based algorithm to diagnose RA.
Espen Riskedal +15 more
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The Role of Telomeres in Musculoskeletal Diseases [PDF]
Journal of International Medical Research, 2012 The telomeric region of repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes prevents end-to-end fusion of chromosome terminals and deterioration of the doublestrand free ends. Because of the ‘end-replication problem’, telomeres shorten with each round of cell division, resulting in cell senescence.
D, Li, Q, Yuan, W, Wang
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Women and non communicable diseases (chronic conditions) [PDF]
, 2014 Non-communicable diseases (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, and musculo-skeletal conditions) are the number one cause of death and disablement for women and men globally and in Australia, with increasing ...
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Nuclear medicine techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system
, 2015 Nuclear medicine techniques are increasingly used in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases. Among these, bone scintigraphy has been used for many years in the diagnosis and follow-up of benign and malignant diseases.
Ugur Ö. +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living. This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disparate regions of England: Salford (urban) and Norfolk (rural).
Mehreen Somro +6 more
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Critical analysis of a Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention Program [PDF]
, 2012 Critical analysis of a Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention ProgramThe studies involving the development of occupational diseases and accidents at work prevention programs have delimited two facts.
Silveira, Lizandra da Silva +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Clinical response to mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug level monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Zahraa Qamhieh +5 more
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Mutation Screening Using Automated Bidirectional Dideoxy Fingerprinting
BioTechniques, 2000 The need continues to grow for mutation identification in genetic disease in both research and clinical settings. We have developed a rapid nonradioactive bidirectional dideoxy fingerprint mutation screening procedure that is performed using an automated
Yuriy O. Shevchenko +2 more
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High Health Care Utilization Preceding Diagnosis With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Although early diagnosis improves long‐term outcomes, patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) often experience prolonged, circuitous paths to diagnosis. To inform diagnostic improvement, we sought to characterize health care utilization in the year preceding diagnosis. Methods We identified 10,021 patients with an incident diagnosis
Anna Costello +5 more
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