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View article: Nutritional disorders and nutrition-related conditions: an underestimated clinical problem in systemic sclerosis
Nutritional disorders and nutrition-related conditions: an underestimated clinical problem in systemic sclerosis Open
Nutritional disorders are significant but often underestimated complications in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The most prevalent nutritional disorders in SSc are malnutrition, affecting up to 62.5% of patients, and sarcopenia, wi…
View article: Coexistence of systemic sclerosis and sarcoidosis
Coexistence of systemic sclerosis and sarcoidosis Open
View article: High-Protein Nutritional Supplements Improve Nutritional Status in Malnourished Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
High-Protein Nutritional Supplements Improve Nutritional Status in Malnourished Patients with Systemic Sclerosis Open
(1) Background: Impaired nutritional status in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is prevalent. (2) Objective: This study aimed to identify pre-cachexia and malnutrition in SSc patients and to estimate the effectiveness of a high-protein oral nutrit…
View article: Metabolomics in systemic sclerosis
Metabolomics in systemic sclerosis Open
View article: Anxiety in Polish adult patients with inborn errors of immunity: a cross-sectional study
Anxiety in Polish adult patients with inborn errors of immunity: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) experience recurrent infections, autoimmunity, and malignancies. Owing to repeated medical procedures, the need for constant treatment and surveillance, and the unpredictable course …
View article: Clinical Characteristics of EGPA Patients in Comparison to GPA Subgroup with Increased Blood Eosinophilia from POLVAS Registry
Clinical Characteristics of EGPA Patients in Comparison to GPA Subgroup with Increased Blood Eosinophilia from POLVAS Registry Open
Objective . To characterize the eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) population from the POLVAS registry depending on ANCA status and diagnosis onset, including their comparison with the granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GP…
View article: Celiac trunk thrombosis in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome induced by median arcuate ligament compression: a case presentation and literature review
Celiac trunk thrombosis in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome induced by median arcuate ligament compression: a case presentation and literature review Open
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare disorder caused by the compression of the celiac axis by the fibrous structure of the diaphragm called the median arcuate ligament. Patients with MALS are usually undiagnosed unless charact…
View article: POS0885 CARDIAC INVOLVEMENT IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS - THE ADDED VALUE OF CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE
POS0885 CARDIAC INVOLVEMENT IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS - THE ADDED VALUE OF CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE Open
View article: AB0853 ENDOTHELIAL DISFUNCTION MARKERS CAN BE REDUCED IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS PATIENTS BY NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT
AB0853 ENDOTHELIAL DISFUNCTION MARKERS CAN BE REDUCED IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS PATIENTS BY NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT Open
View article: AB0784 SKULL BASE INFILTRATION AS A MANIFESTATION OF GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS
AB0784 SKULL BASE INFILTRATION AS A MANIFESTATION OF GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS Open
Background Although upper respiratory symptoms are the most frequent localization of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) [1], infiltration of the skull base is rare. Objectives The aim of this analysis was the clinical characteristic of…
View article: Influence of smoking on disease activity and prognosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study
Influence of smoking on disease activity and prognosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study Open
Ever smoking is associated with increased AAV activity and more frequent renal replacement therapy and immunosuppressive treatment, resulting in a poorer survival prognosis in AAV patients. Future multicenter studies are required to furthe…
View article: Subjective sleep quality and fatigue assessment in Polish adult patients with primary immunodeficiencies: A pilot study
Subjective sleep quality and fatigue assessment in Polish adult patients with primary immunodeficiencies: A pilot study Open
Introduction Primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) are clinically heterogeneous disorders caused by abnormalities in the immune system. However, PIDs are genetically determined and may occur at any age from early childhood to elderly age. Due …
View article: Off-label use of eculizumab for neurological symptoms and progressive vision loss
Off-label use of eculizumab for neurological symptoms and progressive vision loss Open
We describe the results of eculizumab treatment of a patient with pachymeningitis, inflammatory infiltration of the left frontal lobe, and cerebral hematoma, who presented with progressive vision loss, epileptic seizures, and abnormal patt…
View article: Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome due to a scleroderma renal crisis treated with eculizumab
Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome due to a scleroderma renal crisis treated with eculizumab Open
View article: Comparison of pulmonary lesions using lung ultrasound and high-resolution computed tomography in adult patients with primary humoral immunodeficiencies
Comparison of pulmonary lesions using lung ultrasound and high-resolution computed tomography in adult patients with primary humoral immunodeficiencies Open
Pulmonary involvement is the most common complication in patients with predominantly antibody deficiencies (PADs). Therefore, patients require repeated imaging tests. Unlike high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), lung ultrasonography …
View article: Cohort Enrichment Strategies for Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis From European Scleroderma Trials and Research
Cohort Enrichment Strategies for Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis From European Scleroderma Trials and Research Open
View article: Rheumatic manifestations in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Rheumatic manifestations in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors Open
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a breakthrough therapy for oncological patients. These drugs are considered effective in fighting cancer cells by supporting immune system. Their clinical efficancy is well documented however immune-related…
View article: Interstitial lung disease in the course of systemic connective tissue diseases: A common problem for rheumatologists and pulmonologists
Interstitial lung disease in the course of systemic connective tissue diseases: A common problem for rheumatologists and pulmonologists Open
Interstitial lung disease is a common and dangerous complication of many rheumatic diseases. Progress over the last several years has increased diagnostic capabilities, led to emergence of new therapeutic options and, above all, resulted i…
View article: Self-limiting COVID‐19-associated Kikuchi‐Fujimoto disease with heart involvement: case-based review
Self-limiting COVID‐19-associated Kikuchi‐Fujimoto disease with heart involvement: case-based review Open
View article: Lipid Alterations in Systemic Sclerosis
Lipid Alterations in Systemic Sclerosis Open
Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease with an elusive etiology and poor prognosis. Due to its diverse clinical presentation, a personalized approach is obligatory and needs to be based on a comprehensive biomarker p…
View article: Successful treatment of systemic sclerosis coexisting with smoldering myeloma
Successful treatment of systemic sclerosis coexisting with smoldering myeloma Open
View article: Long-lasting severe knee pain in a SLE patient after renal transplantation: what is the reason? A case report and literature review
Long-lasting severe knee pain in a SLE patient after renal transplantation: what is the reason? A case report and literature review Open
View article: Lung Ultrasound in the Screening of Pulmonary Interstitial Involvement Secondary to Systemic Connective Tissue Disease: A Prospective Pilot Study Involving 180 Patients
Lung Ultrasound in the Screening of Pulmonary Interstitial Involvement Secondary to Systemic Connective Tissue Disease: A Prospective Pilot Study Involving 180 Patients Open
Objectives: The aim of the study was the assessment of lung ultrasound (LUS) as a screening of pulmonary interstitial involvement secondary to systemic connective tissue diseases. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on the study gro…
View article: Prevalence of fibromyalgia in medical students and its association with lifestyle factors – a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of fibromyalgia in medical students and its association with lifestyle factors – a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic widespread pain syndrome, known to be associated with several other symptoms. Chronic stress is suspected to be a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of FM. It is known that medical students…
View article: AB0820 INFLUENCE OF ANCA ANTIBODIES ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF AAV
AB0820 INFLUENCE OF ANCA ANTIBODIES ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF AAV Open
View article: POS0120 INCIDENCE OF MALIGNANCIES IN PATIENTS WITH GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS AND MICROSCOPIC POLYANGIITIS DIAGNOSED BETWEEN 1988 AND 2020
POS0120 INCIDENCE OF MALIGNANCIES IN PATIENTS WITH GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS AND MICROSCOPIC POLYANGIITIS DIAGNOSED BETWEEN 1988 AND 2020 Open
View article: Subphenotypes of ANCA-associated vasculitis identified by latent class analysis
Subphenotypes of ANCA-associated vasculitis identified by latent class analysis Open
Based on multiple clinical and serological variables, LCA methodology identified 4-class model of AAV. This newly described fourth class of AAV may be of clinical relevance and may require prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment due to t…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with active granulomatosis with polyangiitis
SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with active granulomatosis with polyangiitis Open
View article: Respiratory involvement in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitides: a retrospective study based on POLVAS registry
Respiratory involvement in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitides: a retrospective study based on POLVAS registry Open
Prevalence of RI in the Polish population of AAV is similar to the values reported in the literature, however, the proportion observed in GPA is closer to those presented in Asian than Western European cohorts. RI seems to be associated wi…
View article: ANCA-associated vasculitis patients treated in Polish intensive care units – retrospective characteristics based on the POLVAS registry
ANCA-associated vasculitis patients treated in Polish intensive care units – retrospective characteristics based on the POLVAS registry Open
Introduction ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV) is a group of rare disorders where inflammation and damage of the small blood vessels lead to dysfunction of the supplied organs. In severe flares of the disease patients may require intensiv…