Terapevt Arkh
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Membranous nephropathy (MN), an immune-mediated glomerular disease, is the most common cause of adult nephrotic syndrome. In MN, proteinuria is developed by podocyte damage due to the complement system activation in response to the subepithelial deposition of immune complexes containing various auto- and exogenous antigens. ⋯ Thus far, the main pathway of complement activation leading to the formation of MAC in MN has not been established. The review highlights current evidence of various complement pathways activation in the development of MN, as well as recently established new molecular mechanisms of complement-mediated podocyte damage.
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To assess the dynamics of activity of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) during the year after childbirth, to identify predictors of high activity. ⋯ AS activity remains stable for 1 year after delivery. High AS activity during pregnancy was a risk factor for high activity within 6 months after delivery.
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According to the treat-to-target strategy for spondyloarthritis (SpA), the main goal is to achieve clinical remission or inactive disease. In 2001, the Assessment of Spondyloarhtritis International Society (ASAS) formulated the ASAS criteria for partial remission, and the Russian expert group for the study of SpA identified clinical-laboratory remission (no clinical manifestations of the disease that persists for 6 months in the presence of normal values of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remission and complete remission (a combination of clinical-laboratory and MRI remission). ⋯ In the 3rd year of follow-up of patients with early axSpA, 32% of patients achieved clinical-laboratory remission, and 44% of patients achieved ASAS partial remission. More than 40% of patients with early axial spondyloarthritis achieve remission while taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Review
[Endogenous estrogen deficiency and the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain: A review].
Sexual dimorphism of chronic diseases is a phenomenon determined by differences in the hormonal status of men and women. In this regard, estrogens, which have a complex effect on the body, are of great interest. ⋯ A decrease in estrogen levels associated with menopause or iatrogenic effects (hysterectomy, use of aromotase inhibitors), as well as mutations of genes responsible for the synthesis of structural components of membrane estrogen receptors (ESR1 and ESR2), can significantly reduce the positive effects of these hormones. Deficiency of estrogen can become one of the reasons for the development of serious pathological changes in particular, the formation of chronic pain associated with the pathology of the musculoskeletal system.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
[Levilimab and baricitinib prescribing experience in outpatient COVID-19 patients' treatment].
To study the effect of levilimab or baricitinib in combination with standard therapy (ST) on the incidence of severe viral pneumonia associated with a new coronavirus infection COVID-19. ⋯ The addition of levilimab or baricitinib to the therapy regimen for coronavirus infection during the outpatient phase has demonstrated a preemptive anti-inflammatory effect and reduced the probability of lung tissue damage progression.