Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki +6 more
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Prevalence and patterns of self-medication in Pakistan: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Saifullah M +2 more
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Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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Medicine Inventories and Practices of Self-Medication in Households of Medical and Pharmacy Students at the University of Rijeka, Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study with Implications for Healthcare Professions Education. [PDF]
Aljinović-Vučić V +1 more
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Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Self-Medication among Healthcare Students in Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
Albaik M +5 more
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Objective To evaluate utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) health coach for systemic sclerosis (SSc) self‐management and identify patterns associated with participant engagement. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study in which an AI health coach, powered by a large language model (LLM), was used to support self‐management for SSc.
Nirali Shah +4 more
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Self-medication in times of illness: a multi-center cross-sectional study among medical students in Egypt. [PDF]
Omar YM +8 more
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Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni +4 more
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Discrepancy Between Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2023: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Sultana S, Muntasir I, Alam MA.
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