Prognostic Factors Predicting Remission Following Rituximab Therapy for Pemphigus Vulgaris.

Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune blistering disease with significant morbidity. Rituximab, approved as its first-line treatment, effectively induces remission. However, few studies have analysed the prognostic factors for improved rituximab outcomes.

Early Methotrexate Treatment For Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention in Psoriasis Patients - a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Early initiation of biologic therapies for psoriasis has been explored to prevent or delay the onset of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This has renewed interest in the potential role of methotrexate (MTX) in mitigating PsA risk in newly diagnosed psoriasis patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of early MTX initiation on PsA incidence in individuals with psoriasis.

Surveillance for TB drug resistance using routine rapid diagnostic testing data: Methodological development and application in Brazil.

Effectively responding to drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) requires accurate and timely information on resistance levels and trends. In contexts where use of drug susceptibility testing has not been universal (i.e.

Comparison of Surgical Treatment Using Mohs Micrographic Surgery versus Wide Local Excision for the Treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans.

Background: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive, soft-tissue sarcoma. The treatment is surgical and includes wide local excision (WLE) or Mohs micrographic Surgery (MMS). There is no consensus regarding the preferred type of surgery.

Assessment of psychological debriefing models' components & effective implementation, and its impact on healthcare professionals stress management skills, mental wellbeing, and clinical performance.

Introduction: This study aims to assess various models of psychological debriefing, their benefits, and the impact of their implementation on medical trainees & healthcare professionals' stress management skills, mental well-being, and clinical performance.

Methods: This review queried PubMed, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for articles regarding psychological debriefing in medical education published through May 2024. Included studies that assessed the utilization, implementation, and effectiveness of various psychological debriefing models in the hospital setting among nursing staff, medical trainees, and attending physicians.