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A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart, Anne Horne, Angelo Gaffo, Lisa K. Stamp, N. Lawrence Edwards, Nicola Dalbeth   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of seropositivity of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and syphilis among Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme-Donors versus voluntary cornea donors at a large eye bank in Eastern India

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017
Purpose: To compare the serology profile of donors from Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme-donors (HCRP-D) and voluntary cornea donors (VC-D) from a large eye bank in Eastern India. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of donor details from January
Soham Basak, Samar K Basak, Bani Biswas
doaj   +1 more source

Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transfusion Transmitted Infections Among Voluntary Blood Donors of South Gujarat, India: A Secondary Data Analysis

National Journal of Community Medicine, 2016
Introduction: It would be useful to analyse the existing data of voluntary blood donors in a way that enables association of some factors with positive screening tests for transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTI) among voluntary blood donors ...
Ankita Shah, Paras Udhreja, Abhay Kavishvar, MohamedAnas Patni   +3 more
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B: Do blood donors represent the general population?

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Introduction: In this study, we aimed to compare the HBV seroprevalances of voluntary blood donors and the healthy persons who required premarital screening.
Hayat Kumbasar Karaosmanoglu, Ozlem Altuntas Aydin, Semra Sandikci, Emine Rahsan Yamanlar, Ozcan Nazlican   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

AN ECONOMIC APPROACH TO VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION [PDF]

We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria corresponding to the different modes of formation of associations are analyzed and the results are compared with existing empirical literature.
Katia Melnik, Jean-Benoît Zimmermann
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Characteristics of NAT+ blood donors screened for transfusion-transmitted infectious markers in Hainan

Zhongguo shuxue zazhi
Objective To explore the epidemiological characteristics of voluntary blood donors with enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA) negative and nucleic acid testing (NAT) positive in Hainan from 2012 to 2022, so as to provide reference for developing ...
Yongli ZHANG, Hui HAN
doaj   +1 more source

Clinician and Patient Factors Associated With Long‐Term Glucocorticoid Use in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Advanced Therapies

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Despite guideline recommendations, long‐term glucocorticoid (GC) use is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We conducted a clinician survey nested within a large registry to identify patient and clinician factors associated with GC use. Methods Clinicians contributing patients to the CorEvitas Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry were surveyed ...
Michael D. George, George Reed, Matthew D. Kearney, Peter F. Cronholm, Kevin Kane, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Dimitrios A. Pappas, Joel M. Kremer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infections among Healthy Voluntary Blood Donors: A Cross-sectional Study from Northern Kashmir Valley, India [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Blood transfusion is an effective treatment that saves millions of lives globally; however, Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) pose a potentially life-threatening risk.
Baba Iqbal Khaliq, Roudha Binti Farooq, Junaid Ahmad, Masroor Mustafa, Shakil U Rehman, Nazima Nazir Bhat   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source