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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Shoulder pain limits patients' ability to perform daily life activities, as well as to carry out professional activities. This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between pain intensity, incapacity and medical image ...
Francine Aparecida Coelho de Oliveira +3 more
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Objective We characterized emergency department (ED) gout visits and identified patient characteristics and health services patterns contributing to ED presentations. Methods We conducted a population‐based study of ED gout visits in Ontario, Canada, between 2014 and 2023.
Timothy S. H. Kwok +7 more
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The opioid and pain intensity index—A proposal
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Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos +2 more
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An Investigation of the Mediating Role of Catastrophizing in the Relationship of High Neuroticism and Extraversion with Fear of Movement and Pain Intensity in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Sufferers [PDF]
Background & Aims: The current study aimed to investigate the role of catastrophizing as mediator variable in the relationship of neuroticism and extraversion with fear of movement and pain intensity in patients with musculoskeletal pain.
Maryam Amini-Fasakhoodi +2 more
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Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart +5 more
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Background and Aims: Moderate-to-severe intensity pain is reported on the first day following lower abdominal surgery. No study has compared transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with retrolaminar block (RLB) in laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery for
Vanita Ahuja +7 more
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Objective To evaluate utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) health coach for systemic sclerosis (SSc) self‐management and identify patterns associated with participant engagement. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study in which an AI health coach, powered by a large language model (LLM), was used to support self‐management for SSc.
Nirali Shah +4 more
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Pain assessment on a numerical scale with uncertainty intervals: a proof-of-concept simulation study
BackgroundReliable and validated scores assessing pain-related outcomes are an essential component of pain management. Point estimates, e.g., on the numeric rating scale (NRS), are widely used.
Markus Huber +2 more
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