Systemic and cutaneous associations of vitiligo
Introduction: Vitiligo is a common, acquired, pigmentary disorder of the skin, mucous membrane, and hair, resulting from the destruction of functional melanocytes.
Arushi Dudeja +2 more
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Associations of Perirenal Fat Thickness with Renal and Systemic Calcified Atherosclerosis. [PDF]
BackgroundWe investigated associations between perirenal fat thickness and atherosclerotic calcification in six different vascular beds.MethodsUsing a community-based cohort (n=3,919), perirenal fat thickness was estimated from computed tomography scans.
Allison, Matthew A +4 more
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Forward Modeling of Double Neutron Stars: Insights from Highly-Offset Short Gamma-Ray Bursts
We present a detailed analysis of two well-localized, highly offset short gamma-ray bursts---GRB~070809 and GRB~090515---investigating the kinematic evolution of their progenitors from compact object formation until merger. Calibrating to observations of
Berry, Christopher P. L. +5 more
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Signal transduction and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3) in patients with colorectal cancer: associations with the phenotypic features of the tumour and host [PDF]
Purpose: In patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), a high-density local inflammatory infiltrate response is associated with improved survival, whereas elevated systemic inflammatory responses are associated with poor survival.
Clark, Jennifer +7 more
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Dynamic distance direct ophthalmoscopy, a novel technique to assess accommodation in children
Aim: To describe and compare dynamic distance direct ophthalmoscopy (DDDO) with dynamic retinoscopy (DR) in assessment of accommodation in children. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study had four components.
Mihir Kothari +5 more
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Clinical associations of cognitive dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus
Objective Cognitive dysfunction in SLE is common, but clinical risk factors are poorly understood. This study aims to explore the associations of cognitive dysfunction in SLE with disease activity, organ damage, biomarkers and medications.Methods We ...
Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake +6 more
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Is the Oral Microbiome Important in HIV-Associated Inflammation? [PDF]
Alterations in the gut microbiome during HIV infection have been implicated in chronic inflammation, but the role of the oral microbiome in this process is less clear. The article by M. K. Annavajhala, S. D. Khan, S. B. Sullivan, J. Shah, et al. (mSphere
Fulcher, Jennifer A
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BACKGROUND Essential metals have been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases. However, the relationships between essential metals exposure and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is still uncertain, and the underlying mechanisms of the association ...
Jixuan Ma +6 more
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We report a patient with gyrate atrophy, a rare metabolic disease, who had bilateral late spontaneous posterior dislocation of in-the-bag posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). He underwent pars plana vitrectomy, PCIOL retrieval and anterior chamber
Michael Kinori +2 more
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Clinical and Genetic Risk Factors Associated with Psoriatic Arthritis among Patients with Psoriasis. [PDF]
IntroductionPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory arthritis that affects an estimated 30% of patients with psoriasis. PsA is underdiagnosed in primary care and dermatology clinics due to a variety of reasons, including failure of ...
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