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The Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on households, health systems, and society in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Methods Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to RA and cost of illness.
Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie E.Mbada, Clara T.Fatoye, Faatihah Niyi‐Odumosu, Ushotanefe Useh, Zalmai Hakimi, Francis Fatoye   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of a Daily Protective Moisturizer with High UVB and UVA Photoprotection in Decreasing Ultraviolet Damage: Evaluation by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2017
Patients with photodermatoses or actinic keratosis benefit from very high ultraviolet B-ultraviolet A (UVB-UVA) photoprotection. However, poor compliance is an issue that jeopardizes adequate protection, leading to disease recurrence.
Antonio Gomes-Neto, Paula Aguilera, Leonor Prieto, Sophie Seité, Dominique Moyal, Cristina Carrera, Josep Malvehy, Susana Puig   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Single-Blind Placebo-Controlled Response Test with Phenytoin 10% Cream in Neuropathic Pain Patients

Pharmaceuticals, 2018
Background: Phenytoin cream applied topically has been explored in neuropathic pain conditions. In several case series, phenytoin 5% and 10% cream could reduce pain in a clinically relevant way with a fast onset of action within 30 min, and with positive
David J. Kopsky, Jan M. Keppel Hesselink   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual or in‐person: does it matter? Comparing pain, function, quality of life, self‐efficacy and physical function outcomes of virtual, hybrid and in‐person GLA:D Canada participants

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective This study aimed to determine if program format (in‐person, virtual, hybrid) results in differences in three‐month outcomes of pain, function, quality of life, self‐efficacy and chair stands in a hip/knee osteoarthritis management program. Methods A secondary analysis of the GLA:DTM Canada database was completed.
Jill Van Damme, Vanina Dal Bello‐Haas, Ayse Kuspinar, Patricia Strachan, Michael Zywiel, James Young, Rhona McGlasson, Lisa C. Carlesso   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synchronizing pharmacotherapy in acne with review of clinical care

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that involves the pathogenesis of four major factors, such as androgen-induced increased sebum secretion, altered keratinization, colonization of Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammation.
Sarvajnamurthy Aradhya Sacchidanand, Koushik Lahiri, Kiran Godse, Narendra Gajanan Patwardhan, Anil Ganjoo, Rajendra Kharkar, Varsha Narayanan, Dhammraj Borade, Lyndon D'souza   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Erbium:YAG laser treatment compared to topical estriol treatment for symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2016
The objective of this prospective comparative cohort study was to establish the effectiveness and safety of Erbium:YAG (Er:YAG) laser treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause and to compare it with an established topical estriol treatment.
A. Gaspar, Hugo Brandi, V. Gómez, Daniel Luque   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Physician Referral Patterns to Physical Therapists for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records from an Integrated Health System

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives This study aims to describe the frequency and timing of physician referrals to physical therapists (PT) and other treatments prescribed over 12 months in patients with recent onset of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study also aims to identify determinants of early PT referrals.
Samannaaz S. Khoja, Joel M. Stevans, Gustavo J. Almeida, Clair Smith, Janet K. Freburger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced Ocular Bioavailability and Prolonged Duration via Hydrophilic Surface Nanocomposite Vesicles for Topical Drug Administration

Pharmaceutics
Background: Internal ocular diseases, such as macular edema, uveitis, and diabetic macular edema require precise delivery of therapeutic agents to specific regions within the eye. However, the eye’s complex anatomical structure and physiological barriers
Sa Huang, Yuan Xu, Yingyao Luo, Zhijiong Wang, Fan Li, Zhenmiao Qin, Junfeng Ban   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article

Journal of dermatological treatment (Print), 2017
Approximately 70 years ago, the first topical dexpanthenol-containing formulation (Bepanthen™ Ointment) has been developed. Nowadays, various topical dexpanthenol preparations exist, tailored according to individual requirements. Topical dexpanthenol has
E. Proksch, Raymond de Bony, Sonja Trapp, S. Boudon   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Identifying High‐Impact Solutions to Address Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Lupus: A Consensus‐Based Approach

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We conducted formative research aimed at identifying solutions that address inequitable health outcomes in lupus due to adverse social determinants of health. Methods We conducted a search for keywords which provided insights into potential solutions and initiatives underway. An advisory panel of lupus experts iteratively reviewed the list of
Joy Buie, Michael P. Fisher, Kristen Backor, Hannah Tyldsley, Ashira Blazer, Candace Feldman, Andrea Knight, S. Sam Lim, Barbara Ann Polk, Ed Yelin, Edith Williams, Karen H. Costenbader   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source