Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet +11 more
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Effects of Sand-Coated and Ribbed GFRP Bars in Hybrid GFRP-Steel-Reinforced Concrete Beams. [PDF]
Devaraj R, Olofinjana A, Gerber C.
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Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We aimed to assess the safety and explore the effectiveness of JAKi compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the European Scleroderma Trials and Research Group (EUSTAR) cohort was ...
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs Strengthened with Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Grid and Engineered Cementitious Composite. [PDF]
Xue J, Zhu M, Liang H, Li H.
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki +6 more
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Osteoprotective effects of partially defatted house cricket (Acheta domesticus) powder in spontaneously hypertensive rats. [PDF]
Tudpor K +13 more
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Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Effect of stacking sequence on the mechanical behaviour of CARALL and GLARE fiber metal laminates. [PDF]
Balkundhi M, Baloor SS, Bolar G.
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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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Instability Characteristics and Control of Steel Arch-Concrete Supported Deep Drifts under High In Situ Stress. [PDF]
Qin S +5 more
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