Purpose To identify early predictive markers in patients with chronic interstitial pneumonia (IP) associated with an underlying autoimmune disease (AIP), aiming to facilitate personalized follow-up and treatment. Methods We assessed the predictive value of process […]
Background Numerous studies have investigated the association that exists between genetic variants and the efficacy profile of biologic therapies for the management of psoriasis. However, as far as we know, data on this association for […]
Background Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria frequently relapse after discontinuing omalizumab and require its reintroduction. Although prior optimization might reduce recurrences, there is scarce evidence on this issue. Moreover, predictors of relapse have been identified […]
Introduction Ultrasound changes in the cross-sectional area of the median nerve (CSAmn) could be of interest as biomarkers in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods Eighty-four ALS patients (51 men [60.7%]; mean 62.0 [SD […]
Background Despite comprehensive study, the aetiology of stroke is not identified in 35% of cases. Aims We conducted a study to assess the diagnostic capacity of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the identification of […]