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J Clin Med Res
January 2025
Internal Medicine Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can affect a plethora of organ systems and cause organ damage due to the disease process and medication toxicity, notably corticosteroids. Patients with SLE often suffer irreversible organ damage. Older age, glucocorticoid use, longer disease duration, and disease activity all represent risk factors for organ damage.
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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
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Burn-related neuropathic pain (BRNP) can arise following burn-induced nerve damage, affects approximately 6% of burned human patients and can result in chronic pain. Although widely studied in humans, data on BRNP or its treatment in animals is lacking. A 4-year-old domestic shorthair cat was presented with an infected, non-healing wound suspected to be a caustic burn.
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January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY 10021, USA.
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune pigmentation disorder shaped by a complex interplay of genetic predispositions and environmental triggers. While conventional therapies-phototherapy, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants-can be effective, their benefits are often partial and temporary, with recurrence common once treatment stops. As such, there is increasing interest in exploring complementary approaches that may offer a more sustainable impact.
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January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine ASL Salerno, 'Santa Maria della Speranza', Hospital, Salerno, Italy; Postgraduate Program in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Naples 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.
The management of patients with overlapping asthma and bronchiectasis requires a tailored approach, starting with a comprehensive assessment of the patient's clinical profile, including the severity of asthma and the extent of bronchiectasis. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are often recommended, but their use should be carefully monitored because of the risk of increased infection. If the asthma is well controlled and the bronchiectasis remains stable, a gradual reduction in the dose of ICS may be considered.
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