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Sjögren Disease—B Cells at the Brink: From Autoimmunity to Lymphomagenesis and the Rise of Novel B Cell–Targeted Therapies

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved disease‐modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we
Rachael A. Gordon, Sara S. McCoy
wiley   +1 more source

Progress in diagnosis and treatment of chronic recurrent parotitis

口腔疾病防治, 2016
Chronic recurrent parotitis (CRP) is a non⁃obstructive parotid inflammation in young children or adults,generally associated with recurrent and intermittent swelling of parotid gland, while children are more susceptible.
WANG Song⁃ling, WANG Jiang⁃yi
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Clock genes regulate Ca2+ signaling and mitochondrial bioenergetics to inhibit Sjogren's disease

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objective Although Ca2+ signaling and metabolism have been identified as key determinants for the development of Sjogren's disease (SjD), the intricate connection between them and salivary gland physiology remains poorly understood. Methods Fluorescence‐based Ca2+ imaging, RNA seq, and mitochondrial activity were used to investigate the effects of ...
Viktor R. Drel, Manigandan Venkatesan, Rahul S. Jasrotia, Yuyang Sun, Viviane Nascimento Da Conceicao, Neelanjan Vishnu, Shankara N Varadarajan, Venugopal R. Bovilla, Rajender K Motiani, Shobhan Gaddameedhi, Bibhuti B. Mishra, Muniswamy Madesh, Brij B. Singh   +12 more
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Sonographic biometry of apparently normal parotid gland among adults in Asaba, South-South Nigeria

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
Background: Detecting subtle changes in the parotid gland size can be difficult when there are no established reference values in a specific area. This can affect patient management and delay early detection of diseases.
Ugwu Stephen Mbonuejike, Chiegwu Hyacienth Uche, Nwodo Victor Kelechi, Omojola Akintayo Daniel   +3 more
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Radiation therapy and serum salivary amylase in head and neck cancer [PDF]

, 2017
Radiation therapy (RT) is a valid treatment option for head and neck cancer (HNC). The risk of RT-induced toxicities is significant, especially due to extended treatment fields.
DE FELICE, Francesca, Marampon, Francesco, Musella, Angela, Musio, Daniela, Tombolini, Mario, Tombolini, Vincenzo   +5 more
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Maximizing Neurovascular Outcomes of Facial Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Facial transplantation is a division of reconstructive surgery which aims to improve the function and appearance of a face that has endured severe disfigurement. Currently, the face transplant procedure uses allogenic tissue, harvested from a brain‐dead donor, to replace damaged facial components.
Olivia A. James, Faye Bennett
wiley   +1 more source

Primary myxofibrosarcoma of the parotid: case report

BMC Cancer, 2010
Background Myxofibrosarcoma is common in the extremities of elderly people and is characterized by a high frequency of local recurrence. Case presentation We report a 37 year old female who presented with a 4-month history of facial pain and a 3-month ...
Qiao Li, Ye Jing, Chen Yang, Shi Zhao-Hui, Chen Xin, Li Xu, Qiu Jian-Hua   +6 more
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Intraosseous sarcoidosis imitating peri‐implantitis: A case study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown cause, typically affecting the lungs and lymph nodes, but it can also involve the eyes, skin, heart, bones, and other organs. The exact cause is unclear, but genetic factors and environmental triggers like infections, chemicals, or dust may play a role.
Magdalena Orlowska, David S. Gottlieb, Kenneth S. Kornman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and pathological analysis of parotid gland tumor in adolescent: report of 31 cases

口腔疾病防治, 2016
Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics of the parotid gland tumor in adolescent for providing clinical evidence for its treatment.
WU Xiao-ping, ZHANG Da-ming, CHEN Wei-liang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative Analysis of Cytologic Features: Application to Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Cytologic diagnosis relies on recognition of morphologic features, yet the diagnostic value of individual cytologic features or their combinations is rarely quantified. In this study, we apply a quantitative cytologic feature analysis (QCFA) approach that treats each cytologic feature as a diagnostic test with measurable ...
John Effat Bacilious Diks, Saleh Najjar, Saroja D. Geetha, S. Mohsen Hosseini   +3 more
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