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Gender Disparities in Patient Characteristics, Safety, and Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in RCT for Psoriatic Arthritis
Gender Disparities in Patient Characteristics, Safety, and Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in RCT for Psoriatic Arthritis
The following is a summary of “Sex-related differences in patient characteristics, and efficacy and safety of advanced therapies in randomised clinical trials in psoriatic arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis,” published in the December 2023...
Candida Parapsilosis Coexistence with Intrathecal Baclofen Pump in High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Infection or Colonization?
Candida Parapsilosis Coexistence with Intrathecal Baclofen Pump in High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Infection or Colonization?
The following is a summary of “Presence of Candida parapsilosis with intrathecal baclofen pump in a person with high cervical spinal cord injury; infection or colonization? A Case Report,” published in the November 2023 issue of Neurology by Chan et al. Intrathecal...
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Anxiety may be linked to C3 and C4 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Anxiety may be linked to C3 and C4 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
1. In this cross-sectional study, there was a significant negative correlation between anxiety scores and C3 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and a weak correlation between anxiety and C4 levels. 2. However, there was no statistically...
Enhancing Chondrocyte Expansion and Senescence Delay through Human Platelet Lysate Application: Insights into BMP–TAK1–p38 Pathway Mechanisms
Enhancing Chondrocyte Expansion and Senescence Delay through Human Platelet Lysate Application: Insights into BMP–TAK1–p38 Pathway Mechanisms
The following is a summary of “Application of human platelet lysate in chondrocyte expansion promotes chondrogenic phenotype and slows senescence progression via BMP–TAK1–p38 pathway,” published in the November 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Chitchongyingcharoen et...
Long-Term Evaluation of PA and Functional Recovery in Non-Surgically Managed DRFs: A Three-Year Analysis
Long-Term Evaluation of PA and Functional Recovery in Non-Surgically Managed DRFs: A Three-Year Analysis
The following is a summary of “Posttraumatic arthritis and functional outcomes of nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures after three years,” published in the November 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Thorninger et al. Recent research has indicated the...
Gender Disparities in Patient Characteristics, Safety, and Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in RCT for Psoriatic Arthritis
Gender Disparities in Patient Characteristics, Safety, and Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in RCT for Psoriatic Arthritis
The following is a summary of “Sex-related differences in patient characteristics, and efficacy and safety of advanced therapies in randomised clinical trials in psoriatic arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis,” published in the December 2023...
Candida Parapsilosis Coexistence with Intrathecal Baclofen Pump in High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Infection or Colonization?
Candida Parapsilosis Coexistence with Intrathecal Baclofen Pump in High Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Infection or Colonization?
The following is a summary of “Presence of Candida parapsilosis with intrathecal baclofen pump in a person with high cervical spinal cord injury; infection or colonization? A Case Report,” published in the November 2023 issue of Neurology by Chan et al. Intrathecal...
Anxiety may be linked to C3 and C4 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Anxiety may be linked to C3 and C4 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
1. In this cross-sectional study, there was a significant negative correlation between anxiety scores and C3 levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and a weak correlation between anxiety and C4 levels. 2. However, there was no statistically...
Enhancing Chondrocyte Expansion and Senescence Delay through Human Platelet Lysate Application: Insights into BMP–TAK1–p38 Pathway Mechanisms
Enhancing Chondrocyte Expansion and Senescence Delay through Human Platelet Lysate Application: Insights into BMP–TAK1–p38 Pathway Mechanisms
The following is a summary of “Application of human platelet lysate in chondrocyte expansion promotes chondrogenic phenotype and slows senescence progression via BMP–TAK1–p38 pathway,” published in the November 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Chitchongyingcharoen et...
Long-Term Evaluation of PA and Functional Recovery in Non-Surgically Managed DRFs: A Three-Year Analysis
Long-Term Evaluation of PA and Functional Recovery in Non-Surgically Managed DRFs: A Three-Year Analysis
The following is a summary of “Posttraumatic arthritis and functional outcomes of nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures after three years,” published in the November 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Thorninger et al. Recent research has indicated the...
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Medical Fiction: Harvey & His Process
Medical Fiction: Harvey & His Process
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Making Sure You Find the Right Coverage
All doctors need some coverage help, but to avoid legal issues, it’s important to be clear and know the practices of the groups you partner with.
Protecting Peer Review Committees
Protecting Peer Review Committees
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Prevalence & Clinical Associations of Enthesitis in SLE Examined
This course discusses how the prevalence of enthesitis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and that clinicians who treat patients with SLE should take notice of all tender and/or swollen joints to assess the presence of enthesitis.
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