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Mashup Score: 23Hydroxychloroquine-induced pigmentation in rheumatic diseases: prevalence, clinical features and influencing factors - 14 hour(s) ago
AbstractObjective. To describe the clinical features of Chinese patients with HCQ-induced pigmentation and analyse the potential risk factors associated wi
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Mashup Score: 26Predicting CKD Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis | RheumNow - 1 day(s) ago
An observational cohort study suggests that proteinuria levels in lupus nephritis (LN) patients did not predict their histologic class. A multicentre observational study of patients with biopsy-proven LN; either proliferative (PLN) or membranous (MLN) lupus nephritis were compared regarding clinical and laboratory presentation and long-term outcomes. The primary outcome was progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Mashup Score: 19
Aim To compare frequency, incidence rates (IR), risk factors and outcomes of a first venous thromboembolic event (VTE) between patients with systemic lupus eryt…
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Venous thromboembolic event Risk study in 1854 SLE pts vs controls (12,107) from 1985–2015 in W Australia. VTE affected 12.8% SLE pts; 6 fold higher than controls (RR 6.6). Risk factors: aPL(aHR 4.24), serositis (2.7), nephritis (1.75), low Plts (1.65) https://t.co/KNInhNkjmQ https://t.co/jT3cTemxMD
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This cohort study investigates associations of multimorbidity and self-related health measures with risk of subsequent fractures and mortality among patients aged 45 years or older with an incident fracture.
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Mashup Score: 1The prevalence of musculoskeletal presentations in general practice: an epidemiological study - 2 day(s) ago
AbstractBackground. It is estimated that 18.8 million people in the United Kingdom are living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition. It is a major cause o
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Mashup Score: 162Interstitial Lung Disease - 2 day(s) ago
This review summarizes current evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease.
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Mashup Score: 14Prognostic factors for colchicine prophylaxis-related adverse events when initiating allopurinol for gout: retrospective cohort study - 3 day(s) ago
AbstractObjectives. Colchicine is commonly used to prevent flares when starting urate-lowering therapy for gout. Patients with gout are frequently concurre
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Mashup Score: 3Chào: (Vietnamese: Goodbye/Hello) | RheumNow - 3 day(s) ago
One of the first words I was taught by my parents was “chào”. In Vietnamese, you say chào and bow when you greet someone or when you leave as a sign of respect. In my first blog about self-discovery, I detailed the burnout and why I left clinical practice. In this second blog of the trilogy, I wanted to share encounters with patients as I told them goodbye. While I received great advice when I started practice, no one ever talks about how hard it is to leave.
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Mashup Score: 0ICYMI: Five Takeaways in PsA/SpA at RNL 2024 | RheumNow - 3 day(s) ago
Continuing with the theme of clinical pearls, the PsA and SpA speakers also provided a wealth of information. Here are my five key takeaways and clinical pearls.
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Mashup Score: 8Self Acupressure in Knee Osteoarthritis | RheumNow - 3 day(s) ago
A clinical trial has shown that self-administered acupressure (SAA) is effective in relieving knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients.
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Hyperpigmentation from Hydroxychloroquine. From 316 HCQ pts, 26% got hyperpigmentation; delayed onset of 12 mos (6–30mos) after median cum. dose of 108 g. Seen on face (602%), Legs (36%) & hands (20%). Daily sun exposure decrease in the incidence (P=0.02) https://t.co/6B6Z0suXB4