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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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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background Hand rehabilitation needs valid evaluation tools; the 400-point Hand Assessment (HA) is an exhaustive but not standardised tool. The aim of this study was to validate a standardised version of this test.
Michel Konzelmann +4 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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The Utility of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rehabilitation Settings
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2013 Aside from its prompt use in musculoskeletal injuries (sports lesions, degenerative/inflammatory joint disorders, and peripheral nerve pathologies), ultrasonographic imaging can be used quite conveniently in various types of rehabilitation conditions as well. If used in a rehabilitation setting, ultrasound can significantly contribute to the diagnostic/
Ozcakar, L +5 more
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Clocks & SleepThe rest–activity rhythm (RAR) is a key marker of circadian regulation and is commonly assessed using actigraphy. Emerging evidence suggests that characteristics of RAR, such as amplitude, stability, and regularity, may be associated with pain-related ...
Aline Van Stallen +3 more
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Cell non-autonomous functions of S100a4 drive fibrotic tendon healing
eLife, 2019 Identification of pro-regenerative approaches to improve tendon healing is critically important as the fibrotic healing response impairs physical function.
Jessica E Ackerman +5 more
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2020 The treatment of patients with craniofacial defects is interdisciplinary and long term. In order to restore the function of the stomatognathic system (chewing, swallowing, speech, breathing) and to improve the aesthetic appearance of the face, patients ...
Magdalena Gębska +1 more
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Epigenetic regulation of BAF60A determines efficiency of miniature swine iPSC generation
Scientific Reports, 2022 Miniature pigs are an ideal animal model for translational research to evaluate stem cell therapies and regenerative applications. While the derivation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from miniature pigs has been demonstrated, there is still a ...
Hongli Jiao +4 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
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SensorsFlatfeet involve a collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, hindfoot valgus, and forefoot abduction. Flexible flatfoot is the most common type and can often be corrected with physiotherapy or orthotics. While some individuals remain asymptomatic, others
Nicolas Haelewijn +5 more
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