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Procalcitonin in Takayasu Arteritis [PDF]

The Journal of Rheumatology, 2014
To the Editor: Procalcitonin (PCT) is an acute-phase protein, a precursor of the hormone calcitonin1. Microbial constituents and proinflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and interferon-γ induce ubiquitous PCT expression during bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infections1,2.
Tombetti, Enrico, DI Chio, Maria Chiara, Sartorelli, Silvia, Segalini, Andrea, Vella, Yole, Spalluto, Matteo, Sabbadini, Maria Grazia, Baldissera, Elena, Manfredi, Angelo   +8 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman, Erik M. Donker, Jelle Tichelaar, on behalf of the CP4T programme   +3 more
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Takayasu arteritis in children [PDF]

Pediatric Rheumatology, 2008
Abstract Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a large vessel vasculitis that usually affects young female patients during the second and third decades of life, but has been reported in children as young as 24 months of age. Aim of this report was to describe four children (two girls) with TA, as well as summarizing main published studies.
Yalcinkaya, Fatos, SOYLU, ALPER, EKİM, MESİHA, ÖZEN, SEZA, Uncu, Nermin, KARABAY BAYAZIT, AYSUN, Fitoz, Suat, BEK, KENAN, Baskin, Esra, Oner, Ayse, Sirin, Aydan, ÇALIŞKAN, Salim, DÜZOVA, ALİ, Cakar, Nilgun, Bircan, Zelal   +14 more
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Association between serum bicarbonate and low mid‐upper arm circumference in patients with non‐dialysis‐dependent chronic kidney disease: A cross‐sectional study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Although previous experimental studies showed that metabolic acidosis promoted muscle catabolism and impaired protein synthesis, few epidemiological studies reported an independent association between serum bicarbonate levels and muscle atrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Nobuhisa Morimoto, Shintaro Mandai, Tamami Fujiki, Fumiaki Ando, Takayasu Mori, Koichiro Susa, Shotaro Naito, Eisei Sohara, Tatsuhiko Anzai, Kunihiko Takahashi, Wataru Akita, Akihito Ohta, Shinichi Uchida, Soichiro Iimori   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multiple sclerosis in a patient with Takayasu’s Arteritis: A case report [PDF]

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) are two autoimmune diseases that affect the Central nervous system (CNS), but the relationship between them has not been established. Case Presentation: Here we report the emergence of MS
Mohammad Mehdi Emam, Mahdiye Abiyarghamsari, Muhanna Kazempour, Maryam Haghighi-Morad, Farane Farsad   +4 more
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Takayasu’s Arteritis [PDF]

Circulation, 2006
A 24-year-old woman presented with sudden paresis of the right hemisoma. Systolic blood pressure in the left arm was 80 mm Hg and in the right arm was 110 mm Hg. The laboratory data showed systemic inflammation (erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 47 mm/h; C-reactive protein, 3.57 mg/dL). Echo-color Doppler …
Meini S., De Franco V., Auteri A., Pieragalli D.   +3 more
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The Bauhaus as Education Model: Enduring Design and Powerful Knowledge

International Journal of Art &Design Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The influence of the Bauhaus art, design, and architecture school is still relevant a century after it was closed down. Although its theory of learning is somewhat elusive there is significant agreement that the school continues to inspire domestic and commercial design, as well as stimulating interdisciplinary learning in institutions across ...
Martin Johnson, Tim Oates
wiley   +1 more source

Takayasu’s Arteritis- An Unusual Cause of Stroke in a Young Patient

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2012
We describe the case of a 28-year-old-male with no significant medical history who presented with right-sided hemiparesis, bruits over the carotid and subclavian arteries and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Matthew Silver
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Continuous glucose monitoring reveals bimodal glycemic patterns during and outside Capivasertib administration

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Capivasertib, an AKT inhibitor, interferes with insulin signaling and can induce hyperglycemia. In this case, we monitored blood glucose fluctuations using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) during capivasertib administration. During the administration period, a post‐dose increase in blood glucose was observed, peaking approximately 4 h after
Yuya Suzuki, Takeshi Yamaguchi, Takayasu Uchida, Kimio Matsumura, Nozomi Harai, Kaoru Nagasawa, Yuko Tanabe, Koichi Suyama, Takashi Kadowaki, Yasumichi Mori   +9 more
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Takayasu arteritis: clinical importance of extra-vessel uptake on FDG PET/CT

European Journal of Hybrid Imaging, 2019
Background [F-18]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography is routinely used for assessing Takayasu arteritis patients. However, extra-vessel [F-18]fluorodeoxyglucose uptake has not been evaluated in detail in these patients. We
Junichi Tsuchiya, Daisuke Tezuka, Yasuhiro Maejima, Hyeyeol Bae, Takumi Oshima, Tomohiro Yoneyama, Kenzo Hirao, Mitsuaki Isobe, Ukihide Tateishi   +8 more
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