Publications by authors named "Ellen Yos"

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  • * Treatment options for RA and associated conditions like bursitis include NSAIDs, bDMARDs, cDMARDs, and corticosteroids, though not all treatments are effective or affordable.
  • * The case discussed involves trochanteric bursitis in a patient with RA, which was treated with the histamine receptor antagonist fexofenadine for symptom relief.
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Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (WAIHA) is a rare disease. Roughly half of all cases are considered either primary or idiopathic. The remaining cases are typically secondary to a drug reaction or an underlying disease state such as malignancy, infection, or chronic autoimmune disease.

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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously Wegener's granulomatosis, is a necrotizing vasculitic disease process affecting the small- and medium-sized blood vessels. GPA is frequently associated with damage to the respiratory tract and kidneys but often affects other organ systems including the eyes, nasopharynx, and nervous system. Due to the vague nature of presenting symptoms and the progressive nature of GPA, it is essential to keep a broad differential to mitigate the high morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.

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