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Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), also known as Sharp's syndrome, is a rare systemic connective tissue disorder that characterized by a combination of some features of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis ...
R. U. Shayakhmetova, L. P. Ananyeva
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Raynaud Phenomenon: Diagnosis and Management [PDF]
Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a chronic episodic attack of digital ischemia provoked by exposure to cold or emotional stres. This phenomenon affects 3-5% of the population, with female ratio more than men and is categorized into a primary and secondary ...
Fitriani, Fitriani+2 more
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis Triggered by Influenza B: A Case Report on Viral‐Induced Autoimmunity
ABSTRACT A previously healthy 13‐year‐old boy developed juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) shortly after a confirmed influenza B infection, presenting with progressive proximal muscle weakness and classic cutaneous findings. Laboratory tests revealed elevated muscle enzymes and myositis‐specific autoantibodies, supporting the diagnosis.
Santiago Dans‐Caballero+4 more
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Mixed connective tissue disease with juvenile onset: results of a retrospective single-center study
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is one of the very rare systemic autoimmune diseases; it accounts for 0.1–0.6% of cases in pediatric rheumatologists' practices.
M. I. Kaleda+6 more
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Diminished production of TWEAK by the peripheral blood mononuclear cells is associated with vascular involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis. [PDF]
Widespread vasculopathy and profound fibrosis are key features of the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We hypothesized that the TNF-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK), a recently recognized multifunctional cytokine which regulates ...
Bielecki, Marek+7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Population‐based data are needed to reliably assess the impact of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy. Objectives To estimate the population‐based incidence of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and its severe forms in the obstetric population, identify risk factors of severe SARS‐CoV‐2 infection (severe COVID‐19) and describe delivery ...
Caroline Diguisto+17 more
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FUNDAMENTOS: A esclerose sistêmica é colagenose pouco comum e muito rica em manifestações cutâneas. OBJETIVO: Estudar a prevalência das manifestações cutâneas na esclerose sistêmica em geral e nos seus diferentes subtipos (formas limitada, generalizada e
Fernanda Guidolin+4 more
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Raynaud’s phenomenon: a mirror of autoimmune disease [PDF]
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a discoloration of the hands and feet provoked by cold or emotional stress. In some patients it is the first symptom of an underlying autoimmune disease (secondary), however, in most patients it is without an underlying disease ...
van Roon, Anniek Maaike
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Impact of acute caffeine intake on local tolerance to cold before and after total sleep deprivation
Abstract Total sleep deprivation (TSD) alters local cold tolerance and could thus increase the risk of cold injury. We evaluated the impact of acute caffeine intake, the main countermeasure to TSD‐related deleterious effects, on local cold tolerance before and after TSD.
Baptiste de Lorgeril+11 more
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