Publications by authors named "Jessica Cristiu"
Background: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune condition characterized by a wide range of clinical manifestations and limited treatment options. There is little research on the impact of commonly used diagnostic tests including antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and extractable nuclear antigens (ENA) on disease course or responsiveness to treatment.
Objective: This single-center retrospective cohort study aims to address this gap by characterizing clinicopathological characteristics, patient demographics, and treatment response among patients with CLE.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates whether tracking changes in liver stiffness measurements (LSM) over time can better predict liver-related events (LRE) in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) compared to just looking at the most recent LSM.
- Analyzing data from 480 patients across five countries, researchers found that while a higher current LSM was linked to a higher risk of LRE, changes in LSM over time were not significantly predictive.
- The conclusion is that once the latest LSM value is available, previous LSM measurements do not provide any additional predictive benefit for LRE in cACLD patients.