Introduction: Subjects with erythropoietic protoporphyria rely on broad-spectrum sunscreens with high sun protection factor, which is not informative on efficacy in the absorption spectrum of protoporphyrin IX, spanning visible radiation and peaking ...
Alvise Sernicola +7 more
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Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion and Brief Review of Existing Literature. [PDF]
Pituitary disorders following pregnancy are an important yet under reported clinical entity in the developing world. Conversely, post partum panhypopituitarism has a more devastating impact on women in such settings due to high fertility rates, poor ...
A Cénac +27 more
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Association of systemic lupus erythematosus clinical features with european population genetic substructure [PDF]
Alonso-Perez, E., Suarez-Gestal, M., Calaza, M., Witte, T., Papasteriades, C., Marchini, M., Migliaresi, S., Kovacs, A., Ordi-Ros, J., Bijl, M., Santos, M.J., Ruzickova, S., Pullmann, R., Carreira, P., Skopouli, F.N., D'Alfonso, S., Sebastiani, G.D ...
Alonso Pérez, Elisa +8 more
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Further insights in trichothiodistrophy: a clinical, microscopic, and ultrastructural study of 20 cases and literature review [PDF]
Background: Trichothiodistrophy (TTD) is a rare autosomal recessive condition that is characterized by a specific congenital hair shaft dysplasia caused by deficiency of sulfur associated with a wide spectrum of multisystem abnormalities. In this article,
Cepeda-Valdés, Rodrigo +7 more
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Features of Visual Dysfunctions in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis
Purpose: to study the prevalence and nature of visual dysfunctions in patients with primary hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.Material and methods.
V. G. Likhvantseva +4 more
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International guidelines for the management and treatment of Morquio A syndrome. [PDF]
Morquio A syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis IVA) is a lysosomal storage disorder associated with skeletal and joint abnormalities and significant non-skeletal manifestations including respiratory disease, spinal cord compression, cardiac disease, impaired ...
Berger, Kenneth I +8 more
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Light-induced depigmentation in planarians models the pathophysiology of acute porphyrias
Porphyrias are disorders of heme metabolism frequently characterized by extreme photosensitivity. This symptom results from accumulation of porphyrins, tetrapyrrole intermediates in heme biosynthesis that generate reactive oxygen species when exposed to ...
Bradford M Stubenhaus +8 more
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Rucaparib maintenance treatment for recurrent ovarian carcinoma after response to platinum therapy (ARIEL3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial [PDF]
Background: Rucaparib, a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor, has anticancer activity in recurrent ovarian carcinoma harbouring a BRCA mutation or high percentage of genome-wide loss of heterozygosity.
Aghajanian, C +116 more
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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by a spectrum of clinical manifestations, immunological abnormalities, and varied laboratories results.
Hasti Savira Yudiana +2 more
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The reported use and effectiveness of Hypericum (St John’s wort) on affective symptoms in a depression self-help group [PDF]
A recent meta-analysis suggested that Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort) is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression and may have a superior side-effect profile to some antidepressant drugs.
Baldwin, D.S. +4 more
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