Higher systemic levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) were found to be associated with lower gray matter volume and tissue density in old rhesus macaques. This association between IL-6, and these brain indices were att…
Systemic levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) increase in old age and may contribute to neural atrophy in humans. We investigated IL-6 associations with age in T1-weighted segments and microstructural diffusion i…
Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue becomes implanted on extrauterine sites, most commonly within the pelvis. Malignant transformation of endometriotic foci is rare, but has been frequently reported. We describe a patie…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: to determine the efficacy of danazol therapy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with severe autoimmune thrombocytopenia refractory to other therapies. DESIGN: noncontrolled clinical trial, with a minimum of 8 we…