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This report describes two cases where female patients with chronic granulomatous disease developed manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting a rare association that may influence clinical evaluation and treatment planning.

In this case report, two patients with polyautoimmunity and difficult-to-treat lupus erythematosus experienced significant symptom improvement after adding anifrolumab to their regimen, suggesting its potential as an effective add-on therapy for refractory cutaneous symptoms in autoimmune conditions characterized by elevated interferon alpha activity.

This case report suggests that a proactive physical therapy model can be effective for improving physical function and meeting exercise guidelines in patients newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.

This case report describes a 32-year-old Filipino female with mixed connective tissue disease who sequentially developed distinct autoimmune disorders over seven years, highlighting the complexities in diagnosis and management of overlap syndromes.

In this case report, two patients with coexisting systemic lupus erythematous and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder achieved remission of SLE activity using an anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody.

This case report describes a young female with pediatric SLE and latent TB who was found to have gastrointestinal tuberculosis, a rarely recognized and often misdiagnosed condition, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and need for early recognition in such cases.

This case report describes a 21-year-old woman whose catatonia led to the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, suggesting catatonia may be an underrecognized manifestation of neuropsychiatric lupus.

This case report details a 56-year-old woman's diagnosis with an overlapping syndrome of dermatomyositis, systemic lupus, and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, highlighted by purpura fulminans, treated successfully with immunosuppressants and plasmapheresis.

This study highlights the efforts of the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation in raising awareness and supporting lupus patients in Ghana, amid challenges like misdiagnosis and insufficient healthcare resources, revealing the impact of their advocacy and counseling initiatives on patients' lives.

In this case report, researchers describe a rare instance of bullous lupus presenting with severe esophageal involvement in a 42-year-old woman, highlighting the significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encountered in such cases despite successful treatment with immunosuppressive therapy.

This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus whose unusual nephrological presentation led to a diagnosis of C3 glomerulopathy, highlighting the importance of considering atypical findings to broaden diagnostic approaches.

In this case report, a 64-year-old woman diagnosed with both NMOSD and SLE showed mild improvement in vision and recovered from thrombocytopenia after treatment with glucocorticoids and Rituximab, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for overlapping autoimmune disorders.

This case report describes a 47-year-old woman with dilated cardiomyopathy as the first sign of primary antiphospholipid syndrome, highlighting the need for APS screening in similar patient presentations.

This case report highlights a rare instance of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a patient with catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management.

This case report details a rare instance of primary adrenal insufficiency as a manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome, with the patient successfully managed through glucocorticoids, warfarin, and hydroxychloroquine.

This case report describes a woman whose initial presentation of SLE was persistent watery diarrhea, diagnosed as lymphocytic enterocolitis, and shows that immunosuppressive therapy resulted in symptom relief.

In this study, after long-term observation of human scalp hair follicles over 16 years, the researchers found that a topical 5% minoxidil solution could stimulate hair regrowth after a period of dormancy, though with reduced growth rates and hair diameter.

This review discusses various substances that can impact male fertility and stresses that products should be confirmed 'sperm-safe' through rigorous testing, not assumptions; it reports no new study results.

This study found that microRNA levels in hair shafts were significantly decreased in scleroderma patients compared to normal subjects, suggesting they may serve as effective biomarkers.

This review examines the gender-specific challenges in preventing and treating venous thromboembolism in women and highlights the need for further research on safe and optimal treatment strategies.

This study reported that pulverizing hair samples significantly improves the precision of testosterone measurement, with higher testosterone concentrations observed in men than in women.

This review evaluates neck rejuvenation techniques, including cervical rhytidectomy, and discusses potential surgical complications, without presenting new clinical findings.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and optimizing treatment outcomes.

This review discusses five potential mechanisms for kidney stone formation, including urinary supersaturation, Randall's plaques, sex hormones, the microbiome, and immune responses, and reports no new results.

This study found that during the Covid-19 lockdown, the percentage of abstinent and low-risk alcohol drinkers increased while moderate and chronic drinking decreased compared to the previous four years.

This study reports the first cases of loose anagen hair syndrome in dark-skinned children from Upper Egypt, noting it may be under-diagnosed and primarily causes cosmetic concerns without affecting general health.

In this study, aleglitazar and its metabolite M6 were evaluated for safety in non-clinical settings, revealing organ-targeting effects common to PPAR agonists but no significant tumor increase in rat carcinogenicity studies, supporting progression to Phase 3 clinical trials.

This article reviews the use of hair cortisol concentration as a biomarker to assess long-term stress in both animals and humans, but it reports no new experimental results.

This study demonstrated that cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone are preserved in archaeological human hair, allowing for the analysis of ancient stress and reproductive hormone patterns.

This review summarizes the cell type distribution and functional significance of human keratins, emphasizing their roles in tumor diagnosis and potential clinical applications, and reports no new clinical findings.