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Front Immunol
January 2025
Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, self-limiting condition typically characterized by fever and lymphadenopathy. The exact etiology remains unclear but is suspected to be associated with viral infections and autoimmune responses. This report presents the case of a 32-year-old Chinese male who was admitted with recurrent high fever, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly.
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January 2025
Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, 442001, India.
Background: Hand eczema is a prevalent dermatological condition that significantly impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. Topical corticosteroids, such as Clobetasol Propionate, are commonly employed for management, but concerns regarding long-term use and potential side effects necessitate exploration of alternative treatments. This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of topical Tofacitinib 2% ointment with Clobetasol Propionate 0.
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January 2025
Unidad Especializada en Tuberculosis, Servicio de Neumologia, Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo, Lima, Perú.
The overlap of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) caused by antituberculosis drugs represents an extremely rare event. This situation can manifest between 2 and 8 weeks after the first exposure to the medication. The overlap of these conditions can lead to atypical clinical manifestations, thus complicating the early diagnosis and the implementation of early treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To evaluate the effect of osilodrostat and hypercortisolism control on blood pressure (BP) and glycemic control in patients with Cushing's disease.
Methods: Pooled analysis of two Phase III osilodrostat studies (LINC 3 and LINC 4), both comprising a 48-week core phase and an optional open-label extension. Changes from baseline in systolic and diastolic BP (SBP and DBP), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA) were evaluated during osilodrostat treatment in patients with/without hypertension or diabetes at baseline.
Pharmaceutics
January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08041 Barcelona, Spain.
Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) is involved in the synthesis of inflammatory cytokines that mediate several chronic inflammatory disorders, including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In recent years, the therapeutic armamentarium in dermatology has expanded with the introduction of PDE4 inhibitors, both in oral and topical formulations. PDE4 inhibitors have gained increasing interest due to their remarkable safety record and ease of prescription, as evidenced by the recent influx of literature detailing its off-label uses.
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