Results 91 to 100 of about 2,901 (160)

Placental malperfusion and angiogenesis‐related proteins are associated with small‐for‐gestational‐age in systemic lupus erythematosus

Journal of Internal Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Although systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pregnancy frequently results in small for gestational age (SGA) infants, the understanding of underlying mechanisms is limited. We aimed to identify specific histological patterns of placental injury in SGA in SLE and to explore whether an altered balance of angiogenesis‐related proteins ...
Marit Stockfelt, Henri Puttonen, Ing‐Marie Fyhr, Agnes Torell, Kerstin Andersson, Iva Gunnarsson, Elisabet Svenungsson, Agneta Zickert, Maria Majczuk Sennström, Estelle Trysberg, Anders A. Bengtsson, Andreas Jönsen, Helena Strevens, Christopher Sjöwall, Muna Saleh, Sofia Pihl, Dag Leonard, Lars Rönnblom, Tansim Akhter, Bo Jacobsson, Anna‐Carin Lundell, Anna Rudin   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus: Biologicals, small‐molecular agents, and cell‐depleting therapies coming to the clinic

Journal of Internal Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; lupus) remains a particular challenge for the practicing clinician on account of its chronic undulating and unpredictable course, its diverse manifestations, and—until recently—limited treatment options all associated with considerable downsides.
Ronald van Vollenhoven
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Vitamin B6 and Homocysteine–ACTH Coupling With Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Burning Mouth Syndrome: An Exploratory Case–Control Study

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
In this exploratory case–control study, plasma PLP (vitamin B6), homocysteine and ACTH concentrations did not differ between patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and controls, and none discriminated patients individually. Within patients, however, psychological distress mapped onto a homocysteine–ACTH relationship from which PLP appeared ...
Ashley Lebel, Charlotte Guillouet, André Porporatti, Yves Boucher   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Autoimmunity and Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
In a microbe‐driven inflammatory environment, peptidyl‐arginine deiminase (PAD) enzymes from neutrophils and Porphyromonas gingivalis citrullinate both microbial and self‐antigens. B cell presentation of citrullinated or self‐mimicking epitopes activates T cells that assist B cells in antibody isotype switching, affinity maturation, epitope spreading ...
Massimo Costalonga, Vivek Thumbigere‐Math, Mark C. Herzberg   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj  

Laser Acupuncture on the Management of Xerostomia in Sjögren's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study evaluated the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) at acupuncture points for managing xerostomia in patients with Sjögren's Disease. Material and Methods In this randomized, double‐blind clinical trial, 50 patients were assigned to PBM group (n = 22) or sham‐PBM group (n = 28).
Matheus Ferreira Linares, Tainá Duarte dos Santos França, Maria Clara Barros Madureira Ferreira, Michele Gomes do Nascimento, Angela Luzia Branco Pinto Duarte, Luiz Alcino Gueiros   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Delay in Desquamative Gingivitis: An Observational Cohort Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Non‐plaque‐induced gingivitis encompasses a heterogeneous group of conditions as defined in the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions. Recognition is challenging and often leads to diagnostic delay.
Alessandra Caggiula, Francesca Romano, Elena Dentico, Fabiana Pinto, Maria Pia Lopez‐Jornet, Massimo Petruzzi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal Disease and Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with diverse systemic and oral manifestations. The aim of this study was to investigate the periodontal status and salivary alterations in NF1 individuals. Methods A total of 38 individuals with NF1 diagnostic criteria were compared with a control group paired by age and sex.
Eloá Borges Luna, Gustavo de Souza Vieira, Flávia Lima Kleinsorgen Motta, Ana Beatriz Oliveira Gambôa, Analúcia Rampazzo Xavier, Rafaela Elvira Rozza‐de‐Menezes, Karin Soares Cunha   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sjögren's Syndrome With Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis and Hypokalemic Myopathy in Pregnancy: A Rare Case

Clinical Case Reports
Sjogren's syndrome may rarely present with distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA), causing severe hypokalemia and myopathy. A 27‐year‐old primigravida at 15 weeks gestation presented with progressive proximal weakness and myalgia.
Nabiha Khan, Aasim Ali, Sadia Khan, Uzka Ghayour, Dipesh Kumar Yadav, Armaghana Abdullah   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting With Bilateral Parotid Gland Swelling and Cystic Lung Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review

Pediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a neoplastic process originating from immature myeloid precursor cells. In this report, we describe a case of a 17‐month‐old with scaling of the scalp and swelling of the bilateral parotid glands who developed acute respiratory distress.
Aretha On, Robert Smith, Robert Duffy, Maria B. Queenan, Melinda Jen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source