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Shewanella putrefaciens – an emerging foe from climate change?

A woman developed an S. putrefaciens infection after bathing in coastal waters with an injured leg. As rising sea temperatures drive proliferation of marine bacteria, could opportunistic infections such as this become more common?

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Novel association of chilblains with inflammatory arthritis

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  • Arthritis
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Three patients with inflammatory arthritis had concomitant chilblains and bone marrow edema as revealed by MRI. Could this trifecta represent a new clinical phenotype of seronegative spondyloarthropathies?

Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

Upadacitinib may offer a glucocorticoid-sparing option for GCA

Upadacitinib once daily, combined with glucocorticoid taper, may be more effective than placebo for inducing sustained remission in patients with giant cell arteritis.

Early atypical MRI findings in Neuro-Behçet's disease

In pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings of lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs.

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Keynote series | Spotlight on managing health in obesity

Obesity is a major contributor to cardiorenal metabolic disease, but its impact extends throughout the body. Understand how obesity can affect other organ systems and impact treatment, and whether weight-loss measures improve outcomes.

Prof. Eva L. Feldman
Prof. Jonette Keri
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Challenges in advanced Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) – diagnosis and management

A multidisciplinary team of speakers provide practical guidance on managing patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. 

Learn about the key aspects of diagnosis and treatment via a series of patient cases.

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  • Kyowa Kirin
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Case Studies

Novel association of chilblains with inflammatory arthritis

  • Free for a limited time
  • Arthritis
  • Case Study

Three patients with inflammatory arthritis had concomitant chilblains and bone marrow edema as revealed by MRI. Could this trifecta represent a new clinical phenotype of seronegative spondyloarthropathies?

Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

Early atypical MRI findings in Neuro-Behçet's disease

In pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings of lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs.

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on advances in lupus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a severe autoimmune disease that can cause damage to almost every system of the body. Join this session to learn more about novel biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring and familiarise yourself with current and emerging targeted therapies.

Join us live: Tuesday 27th May, 18:00-19:15 (CEST)

Prof. Edward Vital
Prof. Ronald F. van Vollenhoven
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Current Reviews

A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Natural Biomedicines for Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Dermatologic Diseases

Immune-mediated and inflammatory dermatologic diseases (IMIDDs) are common, with psoriasis and lichen planus being the most prevalent [ 1 ]. These conditions can be disabling and may lead to decreased self-esteem [ 2 ]. Immune-mediated and …

Disease response criteria in Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a global view

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an inflammatory myeloid neoplasm with heterogeneous presentations. The discovery of BRAFV600E and other MAPK pathway mutations drastically transformed the treatment landscape, especially for high-risk LCH and …

CAR-T cell therapy in rheumatic diseases: a review article

CAR-T cell therapy, a pioneering immune-modulating treatment that was initially designed for hematologic malignancies, is now being considered a potential treatment for autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. This method involves genetically …

Combination Immunotherapy for Mucosal Melanoma: Molecular Mechanism, Research Status, and Future Directions

Mucosal melanoma is a rare and aggressive subtype of melanoma, accounting for 1%-2% of new cases in the United States in 2023, and 20%-30% in China and other Asian countries. Its origin is often occult, with the lack of early clinical features …

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1.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)

A series of patient cases underpin this interactive webinar that aims to provide practical guidance on a multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

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  • Kyowa Kirin
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Further Reading

Color stability, surface roughness, and surface morphology of universal composites

This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness (Ra; µm), color stability (∆E00), and surface morphology of universal composites after exposure to discoloring solutions. 200 composite discs (2 × 10 mm) were prepared using four paste type …

Cartilage Resection in the Surgical Management of Ear Melanoma

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  • Melanoma
  • Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology

Data were obtained from the Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) prospectively maintained database. All patients diagnosed with an invasive melanoma involving the cartilaginous ear between 1990 and 2022 were included. Data analysis was performed to …

Handedness and Laterality in Plastic Surgery and Outcome—A Retrospective, Two-Center, Evaluator-Blinded Study

Small asymmetries regarding the aesthetic outcome in bilateral operation sites are common and part of the informed preoperative consent. The assumption of the surgical outcome of the operative site corresponding to the dominant hand (e.g., right …

Polarized Dermoscopy and Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy of Basal Cell Carcinomas in the H- and Non-H-Zones of the Head and Neck

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and the most frequently diagnosed cancer overall [ 1 , 2 ]. According to global statistics, one in five individuals will develop BCC in their lifetime, with incidence increasing with …