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Rheumatic Diseases in China [PDF]
Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2008 Abstract Introduction Epidemiological studies of rheumatic diseases have been conducted during the past 20 years in China. The aim of this study was to clarify prevalence rates of common rheumatic diseases in China.
Su Biao Chen +7 more
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BMC Rheumatology, 2019 Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) emerged as the frequent pathogen for septic arthritis. There was no study comparing risks, clinical presentations and outcomes between GBS septic arthritis and other bacterial septic arthritis. The aim of this study
Rungkan Ruksasakul +3 more
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Blood Pressure, 2023 Purpose Hypertension is a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. Less is known about the prevalence of CV organ damage in relation to hypertension status in AS patients.
Gyda Ullensvang +9 more
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The macrophages in rheumatic diseases
Journal of Inflammation Research, 2016 Macrophages belong to the innate immune system giving us protection against pathogens. However it is known that they are also involved in rheumatic diseases. Activated macrophages have two different phenotypes related to different stimuli: M1 (classically activated) and M2 (alternatively activated).
Magda Scarpellini +5 more
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Demyelination in rheumatic diseases [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2008 Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) characterised by multifocal areas of demyelination in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord. Autoantibodies, for example antinuclear antibodies, can also be present.
A Theodoridou, Loukas Settas
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New Microbes and New Infections, EarlyView., 2014 Abstract We describe a case of fungal keratitis due to Beauveria bassiana in a farmer with Fuchs' dystrophy, treated with amphotericin B. Surgery with penetrating keratoplasty was necessary to resolve the lesions. Susceptibility testing and molecular sequencing permitted the identification and treatment of this rare aetiological agent of invasive ...
M. Ligozzi +8 more
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Approach to the management of rheumatic arthritis
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1967 No abstract available.
D. A. Gordon, M. A. Ogryzlo
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Data quality predicts care quality: findings from a national clinical audit
Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2020 Background Missing clinical outcome data are a common occurrence in longitudinal studies. Data quality in clinical audit is a particular cause for concern.
Mark Yates +6 more
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Osteoporosis in Rheumatic Diseases
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by an increased risk of fragility fracture. Patients affected by rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis. The purpose of the present review is to discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of osteoporosis in patients affected by rheumatic diseases with special focus ...
Adami, Giovanni +7 more
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Depression in Psoriatic Arthritis: Dimensional Aspects and Link with Systemic Inflammation
Rheumatology and Therapy, 2020 Studying comorbidities in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) provides a better understanding of the extended burden of the disease. Depression and anxiety are well recognized but understudied comorbidities in patients with PsA.
Ashish J. Mathew, Vinod Chandran
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