Those with a preexisting rheumaticdisease were identified using specific diagnostic codes.
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Valve-related failure strongly correlated with progression of rheumaticdisease.
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Background: Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumaticdisease in which spinal and sacroiliac joints are mainly affected.
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In conclusion, rheumaticdisease is still a frequent cause for surgical replacement of the aortic valve.
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Only a minority of these patients experienced a flare of their preexisting rheumaticdisease or any other IRAE.
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The probability of belonging to one of the profiles was independent of hospital attended or type of rheumaticdisease.
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A dose-dependent toxic effect of methotrexate on the cell line was observed using concentrations found in patients with rheumaticdisease.
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Seven patients were receiving immunosuppressive therapy or glucocorticoids for their rheumaticdisease at the time of initiation of the ICI.
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In fact the much lamented political editor of this newspaper had battled ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumaticdisease, since he was 27.
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Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumaticdisease typically diagnosed in young age and follows a chronic progressive course.
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A total of 549 RA patients and 208 other rheumaticdisease patients were included in the study.
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Physical examination did not reveal any specific signs of infection nor did the patient fulfill the criteria for any rheumaticdisease including vasculitides.
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One out of four participants considered false general beliefs as true and approximately 30% did not have detailed knowledge on rheumaticdisease.
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Conclusions: This survey identifies a heterogeneity of provision of healthcare for adolescents with rheumaticdisease and highlights the potential for further research and development.
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The rheumaticdisease attacks and destroys the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva, causing dryness of the eyes and mouth and increased fatigue.
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There were 19 cases of valve related failures: progression of rheumaticdisease in 18 and subacute infective endocarditis in 1.