Safety aspects of infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease patients - A retrospective cohort study in 100 patients of a German University Hospital [PDF]
Background: Infliximab, a chimeric anti-tumour necrosis factor monoclonal antibody with potent anti-inflammatory effects, represents an effective treatment option in patients with severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ali Y +11 more
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Epidemiology of Prurigo Nodularis compared with Psoriasis in Germany: A Claims Database Analysis
Prurigo nodularis is an itchy skin disease with unknown epidemiology. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of prurigo nodularis compared with that of psoriasis.
Sonja Ständer +6 more
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Current concepts of pathophysiology, epidemiology and classification of pruritus [PDF]
Discovery of pruritus-specific mediators and receptors facilitated the neurobiological concept of pruritus: itch-specific (histamine-dependent and histamine-independent C-fibers); itch-specific receptors on cutaneous and spinal neurons ...
Jovanović Marina
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Patients with chronic itch describe their pruritus in a wide variety of ways. However, these subjective descriptions are often not taken into consideration by physicians. This study aimed to validate patients’ descriptions of pruritus, and to investigate
Ji Hoon Ryoo +16 more
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Safety and efficacy of calcipotriene plus betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension in the treatment of extensive scalp psoriasis in adolescents ages 12 to 17 years. [PDF]
The objective of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the fixed combination calcipotriene 0.005% plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% topical suspension in adolescents with extensive scalp psoriasis.
Eichenfield, Lawrence F +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab in patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody–associated disease (MOGAD), and compare it with rituximab. Methods We conducted a single–center, observational study including 22 MOGAD patients treated with ofatumumab and 21 treated with rituximab.
Yuxin Fan +5 more
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Introduction Chronic pruritus (CP; lasting ≥ 6 weeks) is a prevalent symptom with diverse underlying conditions, including chronic liver diseases (CLD), chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and atopic dermatitis (AD).
Svenja Royeck +15 more
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Psychopathology Associated with Chronic Pruritus: A Systematic Review
There are no previous studies of the psychopathology associated with different aetiologies of chronic pruritus. A systematic review was performed of cohort and case-control studies comparing healthy controls with patients with chronic pruritus related to
Bárbara R. Ferreira, Laurent Misery
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Comparison of gabapentin and ketotifen in treatment of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients [PDF]
Objectives: Uremic pruritus is a common problem in hemodialysis patients. Several treatments have been used for decreasing itching in these patients. Gabapentin and ketotifen are two drugs used for treating uremic patients.The aim of this study was to ...
Amirkhanlou, S. +4 more
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Safety profile of oxcarbazepine: results from a prescription-event monitoring study [PDF]
Purpose: To monitor safety of oxcarbazepine, prescribed in primary care in England, using prescription-event monitoring (PEM). Methods: Postmarketing surveillance using observational cohort technique of PEM.
Buggy, Y. +3 more
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