Menopause status, especially early menopause, impacts systemic sclerosis presentation, increasing risks for vascular and ...

A new educational article from Modern Vision Solutions reveals a growing body of evidence that underscores the critical role ...

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Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD CREST syndrome, or limited systemic sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disease that causes ...

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are more likely to have high ...

What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. — T.S.B.

Drugs that treat systemic diseases can be lifesaving, but when these drugs lead to poor ocular health or vision, the treatment paradigms can be difficult to balance. When a systemic disease and ...

Many systemic diseases have unique oral manifestations that can aid a primary-care clinician in making a diagnosis. Careful oral examination may reveal findings suggestive of a systemic disorder.

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