Publications by authors named "Marlena Chmielnicka"

Introduction: Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune blistering disease, which requires prolonged administration of corticosteroids at high doses. Although this therapy improves the health and lives of patients, it may have various side effects, for example osteoporosis.

Aim: To assess the concentration of osteoprotegerin (OPG), the soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor-κβ ligand (sRANKL) and osteocalcin in patients with pemphigus.

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