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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This case study highlights a patient with alopecia areata who also has eosinophilic esophagitis, suggesting it may be considered an atopic disease and a potential trigger for alopecia areata in affected patients.
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July 2026 in “Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” This study found that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is strongly associated with higher odds of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) phenotypes across all age groups.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the importance of trans-esophageal echocardiography in distinguishing Libman-Sacks endocarditis from infective endocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, guiding appropriate treatment for associated cerebrovascular disease.
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that exposing adult esophageal epithelial cells to skin stroma can induce them to transition toward a hair follicle identity, with HIF1a playing a crucial role in this conversion process.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mouse models, researchers found that elevated IL-17a in aged olfactory epithelium impairs olfactory function, while IL-17a inhibition promotes regeneration and mitigates age-related decline.