A systematic methodology to capture the global pattern of rheumatic heart disease: the Rheumatic Heart Disease Endemicity Index (RHDEI). [PDF]
Lindstrom M +9 more
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The Surgery of Rheumatic Heart Disease [PDF]
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Abstract Background Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular and kidney disease. Serum α‐Klotho, an anti‐aging protein with anti‐inflammatory properties, has been associated with systemic diseases, but its role in periodontitis is unclear.
Hamoun Sabri +6 more
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The needle study: Machine learning as a new method for case‐finding in celiac disease
Abstract Objectives Despite a well‐defined diagnostic work‐up, uncertainties persist regarding celiac disease (CeD) detection strategies in the general population. Machine learning (ML) algorithms offer promise in aiding medical decision‐making on clinical data.
Chiara Maria Trovato +9 more
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Assessment of the Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents with Rheumatic Heart Disease in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya. [PDF]
Koech MM, Enjema NA, Wachira J.
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Abstract Objectives To identify risk factors for abdominal pain and predictors of complicated abdominal pain in pediatric immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV). Methods Retrospective multicenter study including children and adolescents (≤18 years) fulfilling the European League Against Rheumatism/Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization ...
Francisco Hugo Rodrigues Gomes +14 more
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Evaluation of a training program for rheumatic heart disease screening integrated into the public health system in Uganda. [PDF]
Warren PW +17 more
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Peptic ulcer disease: Insights and risk factors
Abstract Objectives Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), affects adults and children, with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection being the most frequent cause. Diagnosis requires an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) and invasive tests. However, besides H. pylori, risk factors for PUD in children remain unclear.
Haidar Houmani +6 more
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The impact of heart valve replacement surgery start time on patients with rheumatic heart disease. [PDF]
Wang C, Zhang S, Li M, Zhang W.
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Successful treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis with upadacitinib prescribed for atopic dermatitis
Abstract We describe a pediatric patient treated with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis (AD) who subsequently achieved sustained clinical and histologic remission of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Upadacitinib is an oral small molecule selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor that inhibits janus kinase‐signal transduction and activation of transcription ...
Nathalie Nguyen, Maureen Bauer
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