Assessing Malnutrition in Systemic Sclerosis With Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition and European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Criteria
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DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1872
Abstract: Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) involvement may lead to malnutrition, which can in turn negatively affect morbidity, mortality, and quality… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; prevalence malnutrition; malnutrition; nutrition ... See more keywords
Physical activity in patients with systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-017-3879-y
Abstract: ObjectivesTo compare self-reported levels of physical activity (PA) of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with the general population. To evaluate in SSc patients factors associated with PA levels and needs and preferences regarding PA.MethodsFifty nine SSc… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; week; ssc; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Higher levels of serum interleukin-35 are associated with the severity of pulmonary fibrosis and Th2 responses in patients with systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-018-4071-8
Abstract: The aim of the study is to investigate the levels of serum interleukin-35 (IL-35) before and after treatment and its relationship with clinical parameters as well as the frequency of different subsets of CD4+ T… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; serum interleukin; patients systemic; levels serum ... See more keywords
Neurosonological and cognitive screening for evaluation of systemic sclerosis patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04468-7
Abstract: ObjectiveAssessment of cerebrovascular hemodynamics, third ventricle diameter (as a proxy of brain atrophy) by transcranial sonography (TCS), and screening of cognitive performance by the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients.MethodsA total… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; ssc; third ventricle; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Intestinal hypomotility in systemic sclerosis: a histological study into the sequence of events
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05325-8
Abstract: The pathogenesis of intestinal involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is thought to be a sequential process (vascular, neuronal, and consecutive muscular impairment), but understanding of the underlying histological changes and how they translate to symptoms,… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; ssc; vascular changes; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
COVID-19 and systemic sclerosis: analysis of lifestyle changes during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in an Italian single-center cohort
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05504-7
Abstract: The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has changed the habits and lives of people worldwide. Patients affected by systemic sclerosis (SSc) experienced constant fear because of their immunocompromised status. The aim of this study was to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: single center; ssc patients; systemic sclerosis; lifestyle changes ... See more keywords
Increased proportions of functionally impaired regulatory T cell subsets in systemic sclerosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2017.05.013
Abstract: Treg abnormalities have been implicated in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Treg subpopulations and their cytokines, IL-10 and TGF-β in the peripheral blood of early stage SSc patients were investigated. We hypothesized that epigenetically… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; treg; ssc; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Ultrasound evaluation of bowel vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.01.026
Abstract: BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations are frequent in systemic sclerosis (SSc) with an impact on quality of life and morbidity. Bowel vasculopathy is a key pathogenetic factor responsible for GI involvement. OBJECTIVES To compare abdominal ultrasound… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; adj; ssc patients; 0001 adj ... See more keywords
Serum microRNA screening and functional studies reveal miR-483-5p as a potential driver of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2017.12.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVE MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are regulatory molecules, which have been addressed as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in rheumatic diseases. Here, we investigated the miRNA signature in the serum of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and we… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; fibrosis; ssc; serum ... See more keywords
Evidence of macro- and micro-angiopathy in scleroderma: An integrated approach combining 22-MHz power Doppler ultrasonography and video-capillaroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2018.07.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We aimed to study in SSc patients macrovascular involvement by using power Doppler ultrasound (PDUS) and microvascular one by PDUS and nailfold video-capillaroscopy (NVC) and to examine the association between history of digital ulcers… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; ssc; macro micro; power doppler ... See more keywords
Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in systemic sclerosis: A syndrome associated with heavy morbidity and mortality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.10.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND The syndrome of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) primarily due to tobacco smoking has been reported in connective tissue disease, but little is known about its characteristics in systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS In… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; ssc; fibrosis emphysema; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords