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Background: Pneumococcal pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality amongst patients with inflammatory arthritis. Vaccination is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) but it remains unclear how ...
Deepak Nagra +12 more
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Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases [PDF]
The term autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) encompasses a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by joint involvement along with a wide spectrum of systemic manifestations. The most common ARDs are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Nevertheless, all these conditions share similar pathophysiological mechanisms [
Juan-Manuel Anaya +3 more
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The X in seX-biased immunity and autoimmune rheumatic disease
Sex differences in immune function have important implications for autoimmune disease susceptibility and prognosis. This review highlights sex differences in immune health and focuses on the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms contributing to the female ...
Nikhil Jiwrajka, M. Anguera
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine on arthritis condition in rheumatoid arthritis
BackgroundThe SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine has been reported to cause various adverse reactions, including the development or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases, but the adverse reactions and the effects of the vaccines on disease activity in patients with ...
Ayuko Takatani +8 more
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Rivaroxaban in Rheumatic Heart Disease-Associated Atrial Fibrillation.
BACKGROUND Testing of factor Xa inhibitors for the prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatic heart disease-associated atrial fibrillation has been limited.
S. Connolly +36 more
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Sarcoidosis, a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, can affect any site in the body. A bone lesion was unexpectedly detected by fluorodeoxyglucose position emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) in a patient with multiorgan ...
Norihiko Amano +3 more
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Rheumatic diseases in Africa [PDF]
Historically, rheumatic diseases have not received much attention in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, possibly owing to a focus on the overwhelming incidence of infectious diseases and the decreased life span of the general population in this region.
Olufemi Adelowo +4 more
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How rare is isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease? [PDF]
The incidence of rheumatic fever (RF) has markedly decreased in Europe since the beginning of the 20th century due to improved living conditions, early antibiotic therapy in streptococcal pharyngitis, and changes in serotypes of circulating streptococci.
Florescu, Cristina +4 more
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Spine and Rheumatic Diseases [PDF]
Rheumatic diseases include a wide spectrum of diseases involving musculoskeletal and immune system. Spinal disorders, whether mechanical or inflammatory, are main manifestations in daily clinical practice of rheumatologists, neurologists, orthopaedics, and general physicians.
James Cheng-Chung Wei +3 more
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Objectives COVID-19 outcomes in people with rheumatic diseases remain poorly understood. The aim was to examine demographic and clinical factors associated with COVID-19 hospitalisation status in people with rheumatic disease.
M. Gianfrancesco +27 more
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