26 Result(s)
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Potential of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of gout
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Meta-analysis of TNF-α promoter –308A/G polymorphism and SLE susceptibility in Asian populations
The aim of this study was to summarize results on the association of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) promoter –308A/G polymorphism with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility in Asian populations by...
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Monoarticular septic arthritis in a patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis under etanercept treatment
A 7-year-old girl with polyarticular type juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) presented with acute onset of right hip pain with limited range of motion and fever within the past two days. She had received etan...
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in ANCA-associated vasculitis
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A meta-analysis of bisphosphonates for periprosthetic bone loss after total joint arthroplasty
Periprosthetic bone loss, which is common after joint arthroplasty, may cause bone loosening and lead to failed prosthetic fixation. Two previous meta-analyses have confirmed the mid-term effect of bisphosphon...
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Glucocorticoid receptor genetic polymorphisms is associated with improvement of health-related quality of life in Chinese population with systemic lupus erythematosus
In our previous study, we found that glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene genetic polymorphisms may play a major role in the efficacy of glucocorticoids (GCs) in Chinese systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient...
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Open AccessAnterior inferior plating versus superior plating for clavicle fracture: a meta-analysis
The position of plate fixation for clavicle fracture remains controversial. Our objective was to perform a comprehensive review of the literature and quantify the surgical parameters and clinical indexes betwe...
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Open AccessSustained benefit from combined plasmapheresis and allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells transplantation therapy in systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease involving the skin and several internal organs. Most therapies available for this disease are symptomatic. Given the difficulty in treating SSc, we conducted t...
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Open AccessSurgical treatment of ankle fracture with or without deltoid ligament repair: a comparative study
Deltoid ligament (DL) rupture is commonly seen in clinical practice; however the need to explore and surgically repair it is still in debate. The objective of the current study is to compare the outcomes of su...
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Distinction between MPO-ANCA and PR3-ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis in Chinese patients: a retrospective single-center study
To retrospectively investigate the clinical and histological features and outcomes of ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis (AAGN) with different ANCA serotypes.
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Risk of Serious Ventricular Arrhythmia in Users of Gastrointestinal Medications: A Retrospective Cohort Study in China
Clinical data have demonstrated prolongation of the QTc interval associated with domperidone use. The risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias (SVA) in clinical practice in China has not been investigated.
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Associations of FKBP4 and FKBP5 gene polymorphisms with disease susceptibility, glucocorticoid efficacy, anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus patients
To explore the associations of FKBP4 and FKBP5 gene polymorphisms with disease susceptibility, glucocorticoid (GC) efficacy, anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in systemic lupus er...
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Factors associated with event-free survival in Chinese patients with Takayasu’s arteritis
To investigate long-term outcomes of Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) and explore the predictive factors associated with poor prognosis.
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Dorsolateral medullary infarction during skin infection by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in a patient with triple antiphospholipid antibody positivity: a case-based review
Thrombotic events are the most frequent causes of death in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Previous studies have reported infection to be the most important trigger of thrombosis in APS, with mo...
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Open AccessCombined topical and intravenous administration of tranexamic acid further reduces postoperative blood loss in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery: a randomized controlled trial
To indicate whether combined topical and intravenous (IV) administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) could further reduce the blood loss after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) compared with IV-TX...
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Open AccessCulture-negative chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis in a two months old girl: a case report
Previous articles have focused on the diagnosis and treatment of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. Here, we present a case of chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis in a 2-month-old girl. The diagnostic procedure ...
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Open AccessTriplane osteotomy combined with talar non-weight-bearing area autologous osteochondral transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus
Traditional medial malleolar osteotomy combined with autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) is mostly used in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs), but with high osteotomy and don...
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Clinical phenotypes, hemodynamic characteristics and prognosis of Chinese patients with systemic sclerosis-associated precapillary pulmonary hypertension: a retrospective study
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This study aimed to explore the prevalence, clinical features, hemodynamic characteristics...
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Open AccessA Streamlined Diagnostic Process Improved the Outcomes of Patients with Adult-Onset Still’s Disease: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study
The diagnosis of adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is often delayed due to its clinical heterogeneity and lack of pathognomic features. Hence, there is an unmet need for an efficient diagnostic process. The m...
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Open AccessBennett fracture combined with hamate fracture: carpometacarpal joint ‘diagonal’ fracture and dislocation: a case report
Multiple carpometacarpal fractures and dislocations are rare. This case report describes a novel multiple carpometacarpal injury, namely, ‘diagonal’ carpometacarpal joint fracture and dislocation.
