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Clin Rheumatol
January 2025
Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, mainly affecting the axial and peripheral joints, characterized by a wide range of complex phenotypes, significant heterogeneity, and a multifactorial etiology. To effectively address the distinct challenges in managing PsA, a pivotal emphasis is placed on clarifying the concept of refractory PsA. Here, we propose a distinction between refractory PsA, differentiating between difficult-to-treat PsA (D2T PsA) and Pseudo-D2T PsA.
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November 2024
Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland; Systematic Reviews Unit, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland. Electronic address:
Background: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is considered the most effective treatment for people with severe obesity, and certain interventions could enhance its long-term results. The complete reporting of interventions' details is necessary for their replication in clinical settings.
Objectives: To investigate the completeness of reporting of lifestyle and nutritional interventions applied in immediate perioperative period (30-days preoperatively and postoperatively) in patients undergoing MBS using the 12-item Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist, and to explore factors associated with compliant reporting.
Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a rare developmental abnormality of the pulmonary system. It is a pulmonary malformation and is defined as lung tissue without connection to the tracheobronchial tree with a systemic blood supply. We present a case of an eight-month-old infant with prenatally diagnosed bronchopulmonary sequestration.
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October 2024
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic condition characterized by nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching, which significantly impacts quality of life. Traditional treatments, including antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids, often fall short in managing moderate-to-severe cases. Recently, biologic therapies such as omalizumab and dupilumab have emerged as potential alternatives.
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October 2024
Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, IND.
Background: For students between the ages of 11 and 18, the estimated daily exposure to electronic media is around 1.5 hours, suggesting a growing trend in the amount of time spent in front of a screen. Increasing screen time use is related to sleep, mental health, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders, unhealthy diets, depressive symptoms, poor quality of life, and substance-behavioral addictions.
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