Characterization of Pulmonary Functional Abnormalities in Systemic Sclerosis Using Xenon MRI
ABSTRACT Background Xenon MRI is increasingly used to evaluate patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH), both of which are common manifestations of systemic sclerosis (SSc). As such, Xe‐MRI may be suited to interrogate lung function impairment in SSc.
Dawson Shaver +11 more
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Global prevalence and sex differences in rheumatic heart disease: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis. [PDF]
Mutarelli A +11 more
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What Fat Is That? Scanning Perirenal Fat: A Survey of Australasian Sonographers
What fat is that? Ultrasound measurement of perirenal adipose tissue and CVD. Results of a survey of Australasian sonographers 2024. ABSTRACT Introduction Ultrasound measures of perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT) have emerged as potentially efficient, cost‐effective, and accessible methods for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Victoria Baumann +2 more
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Stroke as First Presentation of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Pediatric Age Group - a Case Report from Developing Country, Rwanda. [PDF]
Desta TT, Peace MK, Kayihura J.
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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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Clinical application of benzathine penicillin G as secondary prophylaxis and vaccines for patients with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: A comprehensive review. [PDF]
Nibret G, Messelu MA, Dagne A.
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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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Pulsed Field Ablation in a Rheumatic Heart Disease Patient With Mechanical Mitral and Tricuspid Valves. [PDF]
Deepan N +4 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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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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