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Open AccessThe rapid and efficient strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron transmission control: analysis of outbreaks at the city level
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant is highly transmissible with potential immune escape. Hence, control measures are continuously being optimized to guard ...
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Lack of association between mean platelet volume and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Currently, many studies have focused on the possibility of using mean platelet volume (MPV) as a biomarker for disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). To derive a more accurate es...
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Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has been suggested to be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the results of prevalence studies on PH in SLE vary substantially. To derive a more precise est...
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Comparison of plasma/serum levels of procalcitonin between infection and febrile disease flare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis
Currently published data regarding the potential role of procalcitonin (PCT) for the discrimination between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flare and infection are contradictory. To derive a more precise ev...
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Interleukin-35: a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases contain a large number of pathologies characterized by various factors that contribute to a breakdown in self-tolerance. Cytokine-mediated immunity plays an essential role in the pathogenes...
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Increased carotid intima-media thickness in rheumatoid arthritis: an update meta-analysis
This study aims to derive a more precise estimation on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) level in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and related factors. Studies published from January 1, 1982 to Dece...