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A multifaceted interplay between hemophagocytosis, IL‐18 and type I IFN distinguishes Still disease from other autoinflammatory diseases

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objectives The unknown pathophysiology and the lack of specific features for systemic Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis and adult‐onset Still disease (collectively Still disease/SD) delays diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The goal of this study was to identify features and mechanisms that distinguish SD from other systemic autoinflammatory diseases ...
Yvonne M. Mueller, Charlotte Girard, Harmen J. G. van de Werken, Stefan J. Erkeland, Dwin G.B. Grashof, Laurie Vaillant, Renske J.H. den Dekker, Iris van Zuijen, Sharon Veenbergen, Fanny Coffin, Eric Bindels, Yvan Jamilloux, Katerina Laskari, ImmunAID consortium, Vassili Soumelis, Bruno Fautrel, Cem Gabay, Peter D. Katsikis   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acute Rheumatic Fever: Findings of a Hospital-Based Study and an Overview of Reported Outbreaks

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1990
To review the characteristics of reported outbreaks of acute rheumatic fever in the United States, and to determine if there is an increase in the incidence of acute rheumatic fever in the population served by the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto ...
Upton D Allen, Michael Braudo, Stanley E Read   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Bangladeshi children

Indian Heart Journal, 2015
Background: Recent prevalence data on rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are lacking in Bangladeshi population. Aim: We have done this national level cross-sectional survey to determine the prevalence of RF and RHD in Bangladeshi ...
M. Mostafa Zaman, Sohel Reza Choudhury, Shafiqur Rahman, Jasimuddin Ahmed   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biomaterial design strategies for enhancing mitochondrial transplantation therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Biomaterials to facilitate mitochondrial transplantation therapy: biomaterials as barriers to protect mitochondria from pathophysiological microenvironments, like osmotic stress caused by the excessive concentration of calcium ion, reactive oxygen species, and advanced glycation end products; biomaterials integrating with biochemical cues to improve ...
Shaoyang Kang, Yushan Zhang, Hang Li, Sirui Peng, Donghao Lyu, Chunxiao Zhou, Sheng Ding, Zujian Feng, Pingsheng Huang, Chuangnian Zhang, Hongjun Wang, Deling Kong, Weiwei Wang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rheumatic heart disease in the setting of lupus anticoagulant antibodies without history of rheumatic fever

Journal of Rare Diseases
Background Although known cross-reactivity between molecules of β2GPI and m-protein may promote cardiac damage, the correlation between lupus anticoagulant antibodies and rheumatic heart disease is not well understood.
Lauren Morrison, Thomas Moccia
doaj   +1 more source

Takayasu's Arteritis in a Patient with Sydenham's Chorea: Is There an Association?

Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements, 2012
Background: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) has been associated with many conditions. Herein described is a case of TA in a patient with rheumatic fever complicated with Sydenham's chorea.Case Report: A 17-year-old female presented at age 6 with ...
Thiago C. Vale, Ricardo O. Maciel, Débora P. Maia, Rogério Beato, Francisco Cardoso   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating Drivers of Tiger Bone Glue Consumption in Vietnam 调查越南虎骨胶消费的驱动因素 Điều Tra Nguyên Nhân Dẫn Đến Tình Trạng Tiêu Thụ Cao Hổ Cốt Tại Việt Nam

Integrative Conservation, EarlyView.
We found the estimated use of tiger bone glue within the last 12 months to be 6.9%. We found a stated motivation of taking TBG to improve health, and by the suggestion of one's social group. We suggest reducing the acceptability of TBG as medicine and encouraging non‐animal‐based medicinal alternatives.
Elizabeth Oneita Davis, Hieu Quoc Vo, Dat Trong Tien Cao, Chau Thi My Le, Thang Dai Le, Trung Tien Cao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER IN THE XXI CENTURY: PROBLEMS AND SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS

Медицинский совет, 2016
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) remains a healthcare challenge. The global burden of ARF in children aged 5–14 years totals 336 thousand of new cases annually.
B. S. BELOV, N. N. KUZMINA, L. G. MEDYNTSEVA   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful Use of Bimekizumab in Refractory Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis Triggered by Amoxicillin‐Clavulanate

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare, acute neutrophilic dermatosis most commonly triggered by drugs, which typically resolves within 2 weeks following withdrawal of the causative agent. Topical and systemic corticosteroids remain the standard treatment.
Alexandra Junge, Charlotte Vogel, Theresa Hempel, Basil Signer, Nikhil Yawalkar, Kristine Heidemeyer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidental histological diagnosis of acute rheumatic carditis: case report and review of the literature.

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2014
Rheumatic fever remains endemic in many countries and frequently causes heart failure due to severe chronic rheumatic valvular heart disease, which requires surgical treatment.
Guilherme S. Spina, Roney O. Sampaio, Carlos Eduardo De Barros Branco, George Barreto Miranda, Vitor Emer Rosa, Flávio eTarasoutchi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source