Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni +4 more
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Perceived benefits of community-based TB preventive treatment in children in Uganda: "When she sees other children getting the same medication, she will feel not alone." [PDF]
Kakande ER +18 more
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Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo +4 more
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Unheard Voices: Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Carers of Myeloma-A Service Evaluation Exploring Patient and Carer Perceived Benefits of Attending a Myeloma Support Group. [PDF]
Sweeney K, Bolger J, Niblock A.
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Objective Ambulatory care–sensitive conditions (ACSCs) serve as indicators of access, quality, and performance of the health system. This study aimed to determine rheumatoid arthritis (RA)‐specific ACSCs for use in the evaluation of care system access and quality.
Kara Irwin +7 more
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Perceived benefits of implementing a caregiver-led training programme for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural Mangochi, Malawi: a qualitative exploration. [PDF]
Bakuwa TC, Saloojee G, Slemming W.
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Objective For cartilage morphology to serve as a scalable endpoint in clinical trials, analyses should be performed automatically without human interaction. To clinically validate artificial intelligence (AI)‐based analysis, we studied cartilage loss from MRI prior to knee replacement.
Felix Eckstein +3 more
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The Metaverse in Ophthalmology: Application and Perceived Benefits, Challenges, Realistic Expectations, and Future Outlook. [PDF]
Abubaker Y +11 more
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Facial Cosmetic Therapy Use Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: An Australian Cohort Study
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with numerous facial manifestations for which patients may engage in cosmetic therapies. It is unclear how patients with SSc use these therapies. This study sought to characterize patient engagement and experiences with cosmetic therapies for SSc‐related and non‐SSc–related facial changes.
Zachary Warren +11 more
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Providers' use and perceived benefits and barriers of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) to veterans. [PDF]
Miller KE +8 more
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