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Unbalanced Immune System: Immunodeficiencies and Autoimmunity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Increased risk of developing autoimmune manifestations has been identified in different primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs). In such conditions, autoimmunity and immune deficiency represent intertwined phenomena that reflect inadequate immune function ...
CAPALBO, DONATELLA   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

Saddle Nose in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (GPA) vs. Non‐GPA Patients With Septal Perforations

open access: yesLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025.
This is a retrospective case‐control study comparing patients with nasal septal perforations with GPA vs. non‐GPA etiologies. GPA patients had larger perforations and 19 times higher odds of being associated with saddle nose deformity independent of perforation size.
Nitish Kumar   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relapsing polychondritis. A case report and brief introduction to the disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare immune-mediated disease that occurs with recurrent inflammatory processes in cartilage structures and tissues rich in proteoglycans throughout the body, in particular the ears, nose, eyes, and joints. The long time
Georgieva, Filka, Marina, Sonya
core   +2 more sources

Simultaneous Placement of Multiple Airway Stents in Three Patients With Extensive Airway Stenosis: A Case Series

open access: yesRespirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.
We report three cases in which multiple self‐expanding metallic stents (SEMS) were deployed using flexible bronchoscopy under local anaesthesia. In all cases, stent placement successfully relieved airway stenosis, improved oxygenation, and alleviated dyspnoea without major complications.
Shogo Toyama   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Defining Clinical Subgroups in Relapsing Polychondritis: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

open access: yesArthritis & Rheumatology, 2020
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a systemic disease. Failure to recognize RP can lead to diagnostic delay and further complications, including death. This study was undertaken to identify clinical patterns in a prospective cohort of patients with RP.
M. Ferrada   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Does physical therapy improve symptoms of fibromyalgia? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Physical therapy is minimally effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia, with immediate post-treatment improvement in pain and tender points, and both short- and longer-term improved self-efficacy (confidence in performing tasks) (strength of ...
Gokula, Radha Ramana Murthy   +2 more
core  

Relapsing polychondritis in systemic sclerosis: A rare vasculitic mimic [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
INTRODUCTION: Relapsing polychondritis is a rare, immune-mediated disease characterised by inflammation of cartilaginous structures. Auricular chondritis, sparing the fatty lobule, is the most typical feature, followed by nose and laryngotracheal ...
Chow, Geoffrey   +4 more
core  

Novel Tracheal Parameters Based on Quantitative Computed Tomography Assessment Reflecting Pulmonary Function and Eosinophilia in Patients With Asthma Who Demonstrate Persistent Airflow Obstruction: A Retrospective Observational Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims This study aimed to clarify relationships between tracheal parameters based on quantitative computed tomography (CT) assessment and clinical features in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD), asthma and COPD overlap (ACO), and asthma with persistent airflow obstruction.
Yoshiaki Kitaguchi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Síndrome de Erasmus Associada à Policondrite Recidivante: Relato de Caso / Erasmus’ Syndrome in Association with Relapsing Polychondritis: a Case Report

open access: yesRevista Ciências em Saúde, 2013
Introdução: A silicoesclerodermia foi descrita pela primeira vez por Erasmus, e é consequência de uma resposta inflamatória desencadeada pela sílica, envolvendo a liberação de mediadores que causam alteração na imunidade celular e humoral, levando a ...
Jacqueline Foelkel Pignatari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Expert Perspective: Hematologic Malignancies and Vasculitis

open access: yes
Arthritis &Rheumatology, Volume 77, Issue 10, Page 1305-1316, October 2025.
Michelle L. Robinette, Hetty E. Carraway
wiley   +1 more source

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