1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (lymphadenoid goiter) has recently seemed likely. 6,8,9 Many reports of this ...

Background: Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) with a range of clinical manifestations and is recognized as an independent disease with similarities to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and ...

lesions among patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases (ACTDs). Detailed information of ACTD severity could not be presented. Although steroids can lower the risk of RC repair surgery among ...

Background/aims Quantity of cataract surgery has long been an important public health indicator to assess health accessibility, however the quality of care has been less investigated. We aimed to ...

Objectives To investigate short-term prognosis and prognostic factors for connective tissue ... disease), M510 (Kaplan syndrome), M321 (lupus nephritis), M530 (malignant rheumatoid arthritis (RA)), ...

Medicare does not usually cover vision care but it may cover some cataract surgeries if they are medically necessary and the doctor performing the surgery accepts Medicare for payment. Researchers ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) but your diet also is important. Eating foods that suppress inflammation may help prevent ...

"Bariatric surgery was associated with a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease and an 80% lower risk of progression to decompensated stage among patients with ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased its coverage for patients in need of cataract surgery and the insertion of a replacement artificial lens.

Connective tissue diseases (CTDs), including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic sclerosis (SSc), inflammatory myositis (IM), Sjogren’s syndrome (SS), and mixed ...

Background: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common pulmonary disease often associated with significant morbidity and mortality in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTD). Currently, no ...