Role of rituximab in the treatment of systemic sclerosis: A literature review.
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DOI: 10.1093/mr/road040
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of rituximab (RTX) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS PubMed was searched for articles, published through March 31, 2022, on any controlled studies using RTX in the treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; controlled studies; patients ssc; treatment ... See more keywords
155 The role of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a diagnostic and management tool for assessment of inflammatory arthritis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögrens syndrome patients
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/key075.379
Abstract: tissue disease. This study was a first step in determining the feasibility of measuring oxygenation at the nailfold, using adapted nailfold capillaroscopy, a well-established technique for measuring characteristic vascular structural changes in SSc. Methods: Capillaroscopy… read more here.
Keywords: patients ssc; oxygenation; one minute; time points ... See more keywords
SAT0342 Transthoracic echocardiography to quantify pulmonary vascular resistance in patients with systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-eular.2081
Abstract: Background One of the major causes of systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related death is pulmonary arterial hypertension, which develops in 12–15% of patients with SSc and accounts for 30–40% of deaths. Consequently, monitoring of pulmonary arterial pressure… read more here.
Keywords: patients ssc; pulmonary vascular; abbas formula; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
SAT0573 HEALTHCARE RESOURCE UTILISATION AMONG PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS-ASSOCIATED INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE IN ENGLAND
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.3235
Abstract: Background Systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) places a substantial burden on patients and on healthcare services. Despite this, assessments of healthcare resource utilisation and costs incurred during the management of SSc-ILD are limited. Objectives… read more here.
Keywords: patients ssc; ssc; employee; ssc ild ... See more keywords
FRI0261 DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF PERIPHERAL CD4+ T CELLS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS AND MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.1671
Abstract: The CD4+T cell subsets plays an important role in its pathogenesis, and its new research are constantly being published, but its specific changes between SSc and MCTD are still unclear.The aim of the present study… read more here.
Keywords: absolute number; number; patients ssc; treg cells ... See more keywords
Association of Computed Tomography Densitometry with Disease Severity, Functional Decline, and Survival in SSc-ILD.
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201910-741oc
Abstract: RATIONALE Measuring disease extent and progression of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) is challenging, with recent studies suggesting potential utility of quantitative measurements from computed tomography (CT) scans. OBJECTIVE To determine the associations of… read more here.
Keywords: ssc ild; patients ssc; visual scores; computed tomography ... See more keywords
The Efficacy and Safety of Pirfenidone Combined With Immunosuppressant Therapy in Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A 24-Week Prospective Controlled Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.871861
Abstract: Objective Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of connective tissue disease (CTD) that manifests as several subtypes with significant differences in prognosis. It is necessary to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pirfenidone… read more here.
Keywords: fvc; dlco; disease; interstitial lung ... See more keywords
Care patterns and Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution as factors of depression and anxiety in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2023.1052683
Abstract: Objective Care patterns and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution affects the emotion and health of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) while the prevalence of COVID-19 may aggravate such patients’ emotion and health. We investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: patients ssc; constitution; care; anxiety ... See more keywords
Can Pharmacogenetic Variants in TPMT, MTHFR and SLCO1B1 Genes Be Used as Potential Markers of Outcome Prediction in Systemic Sclerosis Patients?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108538
Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disorder with highest morbidity and mortality among rheumatologic diseases. Disease progression is highly heterogeneous between patients, implying a strong need for individualization of therapy. Four pharmacogenetic variants,… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; patients ssc; pharmacogenetic variants; slco1b1 ... See more keywords