Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues. These disorders can be inherited or acquired, and can present with a ...

The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems to operate in an ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is launching a new, national program that will target connective tissue disorders, a development that doctors say is sorely needed. Thanks in part to a $3 ...

We present a 33-year-old woman with anti-U1 ribonucleoprotein antibody positive mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) since the age of 13. Predominant features were of inflammatory arthritis, Raynaud ...

Abstract: This study aimed to compare the use of connective tissue grafts (CTG) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) associated with the tunnel technique (TT) for the treatment of multiple gingival ...

A 19-year-old girl from Essex died after pain across her body—stomach, back, arms, legs, and even during her periods—was dismissed by a doctor, who advised her to take painkillers. Isobel Allen was ...

Recent advances in tissue processing, labeling, and fluorescence microscopy are providing unprecedented views of the structure of cells and tissues at sub-diffraction resolutions and near single ...

This anti-Ro52 reactivity was confirmed by natural and recombinant Ro52 in 16/18 cases. 12/18 sera corresponded to connective tissue diseases. Conclusion: Anti-Ro52 positive sera without any evidence ...

Background We have developed imaging probes for detecting C3d deposits in the kidneys and other tissues. After immune-complexes deposit in the glomeruli of patients with lupus nephritis (LN) and other ...

Summary: The manuscript by Wang et al. investigates the relationship between Streptococcus Suis (S. Suis) growth phases and levels of virulence factor, capsular polysaccharide (CPS), in the bacterial ...

Peak Stage (Days 4–6) During the peak stage of your cold, your symptoms will usually get worse. Your nose may get fully blocked as your mucus thickens, often turning yellow or green, and your fever ...