Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Ultrasound (US) has been proposed as a potential tool for assessing skin fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, a large‐scale comparison of US‐based assessment with histologic markers of skin fibrosis has not been reported. We evaluated US‐based skin assessments for their face validity (differentiation between involved SSc and healthy
Ruhani Desai +12 more
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Treatment Modalities for T1N0 Esophageal Cancers: A Comparative Analysis of Local Therapy Versus Surgical Resection [PDF]
, 2013 Mark F. Berry +7 more
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Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging for the Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint in Pediatric Patients
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Maturational signal in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) of skeletally immature youth is often misinterpreted as inflammation. Diagnostic tools that improve specificity are greatly needed. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values from diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), when used with standard imaging, may enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Michael L. Francavilla +6 more
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Prognostic effects of different treatment modalities for hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Experience of two tertiary hospitals in Southwestern China [PDF]
Junhong Li +14 more
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Financial Distress and Its Determinants in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective To quantify the degree of financial distress and identify its determinants in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) given the frequent prolonged use of expensive disease‐modifying therapies. Methods We identified adults enrolled in the FORWARD databank with either RA or noninflammatory musculoskeletal disease (NIMSKD) completing the ...
Amber Brown Keebler +5 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older Veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABC) as compared with usual care (UC). Methods Two hundred ninety‐nine Veterans age 65‐89 with CLBP from 3 VA medical centers underwent baseline testing, randomization to ABC or UC and 12 months follow ...
Debra K. Weiner +9 more
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Improving ROP Management: Insights from a Comparative Analysis of Screening and Treatment Modalities in a Tertiary Hospital, Pakistan [PDF]
Muhammad Moin +5 more
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The Trend of Combined Modality Treatment and its Outcomes in Elderly Patients With Primary CNS Lymphoma; A 12-Year Population-Based Analysis Using Propensity Score [PDF]
, 2021 Yazan Samhouri +8 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective We aimed to validate the Pediatric Arthritis Ultrasound Scoring System (PAUSS) for upper extremity joints in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Methods Children with JIA were evaluated for elbow, wrist, or finger arthritis by clinical examination (CE) and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) with images scored according to the ...
Patricia Vega‐Fernandez +12 more
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Atopic dermatitis: a mini review on pathology and treatment modalities [PDF]
Amrita Sahu +2 more
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