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Development of a questionnaire to assess the patient perspective regarding challenges in psoriatic arthritis treatment—a mixed-methods study
In Latin America, psoriasis prevalence ranges from 0.36 to 2.96%, with 19.5% of these patients developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) [1, 2]. PsA is a heterogeneous disease that may affect multiple domains, thus requiring a multidisciplinary care team [3]. Despite its prevalence, it remains understudied in Latin America, with both a recent systematic literature review and the International League of... Lire la suite
Advances in Rheumatology 2024; 64(1): 72
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Bone turnover: the role of lipoproteins in a population-based study
Unfavourable alterations in the human blood lipid profile [1] as observed in dyslipidemia, represent a cornerstone in the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Dyslipidemic alterations include elevations of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol concentrations and decreases of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol concentrations. While elevations in LDL-cholesterol concentrations... Lire la suite
Lipids in Health and Disease 2024; 23(1):...
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Feasibility study in quantitative identification of fresh and old osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture by vertebral CT value and CT value difference...
Osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) occurs with minimal or no trauma and is the most common type of fragility fracture [1–3]. As a serious complication of osteoporosis, its incidence is increasing year by year with the aging of population [4–6]. Timely surgical intervention is often necessary for patients with fresh fractures. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to complications... Lire la suite
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024; 25(1):...
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A higher body mass index and increased syndesmophytes volume are associated with facet joints ankylosis on thoracic spine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis:...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that involves predominantly the sacroiliac joints and spine, leading to structural and functional impairments [1]. Inflammation and subsequent abnormal new bone formation are hallmark features of AS. Both vertebral bodies and facet joints (FJ) can be engaged in the inflammation and process of bone proliferation [2]. Ossification grows vertically... Lire la suite
BMC Rheumatology 2024; 8(1): 44
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