Muscular Dystrophy To Deplete Lean Body Muscle Mass And Destroy Motor Function Overview Appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) is noted to be associated with motor function in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). However, there is a need to quantify the relationship between ALMI and clinical outcomes specific to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis
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Tafamidis Reduces Mortality Rates In Cardiomyopathy Patients
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Heart Transplant Patient Confessions About Life Quality
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Devastating Impact Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue
Devastating Impact Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Overview Fatigue is a prevalent symptom that significantly impacts the outcomes and functioning of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study aimed to evaluate fatigue in RA patients using two different scales, while also validating their consistency and thoroughly examining the fatigue-related risk factors. In this case-control
Methotrexate Accumulation In Patient Guts: Target Intestinal Mucosa Variation By Disease State
Methotrexate Accumulation In Patient Guts: Target Intestinal Mucosa Variation By Disease State Overview This study investigates the accumulation of intracellular methotrexate polyglutamates (MTX-PGs) in different cell types to identify a more accurate biomarker for methotrexate (MTX) therapy in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients. MTX-PG3 concentrations in red blood cells (RBCs) are known to
Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec Gene Therapy Success Detailed For Hemophilia A Patients
Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec Gene Therapy Success Detailed For Hemophilia A Patients Overview Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is a gene therapy utilizing an adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) vector, approved for treating severe hemophilia A (HA). The purpose of this summary is to present the safety and efficacy outcomes observed seven years post-dosing in a phase
Efgartigimod Provides Genuine Benefit For Myasthenia Gravis Disease
Efgartigimod Provides Genuine Benefit For Myasthenia Gravis Disease Overview Efgartigimod, a neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor, has recently received approval for the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). This retrospective cohort study systematically evaluated the short- and long-term efficacy of efgartigimod in patients with refractory MG. Sixteen patients with autoimmune acetylcholine receptor MG, who
Bone Mineral Density In Menopause Patients: A Focus On Inflammation
Bone Mineral Density In Menopause Patients: A Focus On Inflammation Overview This study aimed to explore the relationship between changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and circulating inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women. Conducted retrospectively, the study focused on women admitted to the orthopedic department at Suzhou Benq Medical Center between June 2022
Colitis Risk Increase In Inflammatory Eye Disease Patients
Colitis Risk Increase In Inflammatory Eye Disease Patients Overview Microscopic colitis (MC) is an inflammatory condition affecting the colon, but its association with inflammatory eye diseases remains unclear. This study aimed to determine if inflammatory eye diseases, specifically iridocyclitis and episcleritis, are risk factors for developing MC. Using the ESPRESSO database, which includes
