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Diagnostic Approaches to Sjögren’s Syndrome: a Literature Review and Own Clinical Experience

eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research, 2012
Objectives: The purpose of present paper is to critically address the recent advances on diagnostic procedures of Sjögren’s syndrome, taking into account the attained local and systemic features of the disease.
Pedro de Sousa Gomes, Gintaras Juodzbalys, Maria Helena Fernandes, Zygimantas Guobis   +3 more
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Profiles of peripheral B cell subsets in a cohort of primary Sjögren's syndrome patients and their potential clinical significance

Journal of Dental Sciences
Background/purpose: Primary Sjögren's syndrome is a prototypical autoimmune disease, with B cell dysfunction as a dominant feature. Further insights into distribution of B cell subsets in primary Sjögren's syndrome are urgently required to identify the ...
Yixiao Xing, Boya Li, Pan Wei, Hong Hua
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Grading in Gerodontology: A Framework

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Understanding and anticipating oral health deterioration in older adults requires more than describing their current oral and general health. Risk factors arising from oral, systemic and social domains strongly influence disease progression, care complexity and the ability to maintain function over time.
Falk Schwendicke, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Azize Bell, Najla Chebib, Cristiane Da Mata, Helena Dujic, Jennifer Gallagher, Barbara Janssens, Danielle M. Layton, Manabu Kanazawa, Anastassia Kossioni, Sabrina Maniewicz, Koichiro Matsuo, Pedro Molinero Mourelle, Annika Neri, Takahiro Ono, Sungkrit Pojmonpiti, Foteini Spyraki, Kittipit Srisanoi, Saif S. Syed, Sayaka Tada, Georgios Tsakos, Terry R. Walton, W. Murray Thomson, Jean‐Philippe Haesler, Sophie Dartevelle, Murali Srinivasan   +27 more
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The Development and Validation of the Partial Denture Experience Questionnaire (P‐DEQ): Reliability and Validity

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This paper describes the development and preliminary validation of the Partial Denture Experience Questionnaire (P‐DEQ), a new, condition‐specific instrument designed to measure the multifaceted impacts of living with removable dentures. Methods The P‐DEQ was developed using a multi‐phase, mixed‐methods design. Item generation was
Barry J. Gibson, Nicolas Martin, Bilal El‐Dhuwaib, Gerry McKenna, Sandra Clifford, Alastair Lomax, Sarah R. Baker   +6 more
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A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Global Prevalence of Dry Mouth in Older Adults

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to update prevalence estimates for xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction (SGH) among older adults through a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Background Dry mouth is common among older adults but is inconsistently assessed and reported.
Porawit Kamnoedboon, Foteini Spyraki, W. Murray Thomson, Murali Srinivasan   +3 more
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Sjögren’s syndrome: history and challenges in diagnosis

Problemy Pielęgniarstwa
The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of current diagnostic methods for Sjögren’s syndrome and to highlight the historical progress in diagnosing dry eye syndrome.
Kinga Brzdęk, Szymon Wiśniewski, Olga Domańska, Wiktor Baran, Michał Brzdęk   +4 more
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Multiple External Invasive Root Resorption and Calcification in Systemic Sclerosis—Case Report

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim There are few reports in the literature of multiple external invasive root resorption (EIRR) lesions in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), and an association between root resorption and SSc is not well established. We report the only case that comprehensively illustrates—with the combination of histopathology, cone beam computed ...
Jee‐Yun Leung, Geoffrey Heithersay, Richard Logan, Sharon Liberali   +3 more
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Sjögren’s syndrome and hepatitis C virus infection presenting as hypokalemic quadriparesis: A case report

Journal of International Medical Research
Distal renal tubular acidosis can present with acute-onset quadriparesis caused by severe hypokalemia, and primary Sjögren’s syndrome is a significant potential cause of distal renal tubular acidosis in such patients.
Ashish Joshi, Ujjwol Prasad Risal, Navin Kumar Sah, Bhupendra Shah   +3 more
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Prognostic Value of Skin Lesion Characteristics in Subcutaneous Panniculitis‐Like T‐Cell Lymphoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study Assessing the Applicability of T Category of the TNM Classification for Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas Other Than Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Subcutaneous panniculitis‐like T‐cell lymphoma. Survival outcomes according to the presence of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T category. Relapse‐free survival was inferior in patients presenting with generalized (T3) skin lesions. Overall survival was poor in patients with HLH. Relapse‐free survival was also reduced in patients with HLH.
Myoung Eun Choi, Joon Min Jung, Soo Hyun Jeon, Chong Hyun Won, Sung Eun Chang, Mi Woo Lee, Woo Jin Lee   +6 more
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Evolving treatments for Sjögren disease: current approaches and emerging targets

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Sjögren disease (SjD) is a prevalent systemic autoimmune condition characterised by exocrine gland dysfunction, systemic inflammation and heterogeneous organ involvement. Current management remains largely symptomatic, with no approved disease‐modifying therapies available and substantial unmet clinical need. However, advances in understanding
Mansi Bhurani, Adrian Y. S. Lee, Maureen Rischmueller, Alberta Hoi   +3 more
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