Researchers discover a type of fibroblast that may contribute to the formation and recurrence of overgrown scars

Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original ...

Heart risk red flag? Experts say this quick thumb test could be a life-saving clue

The thumb test, a quick at-home maneuver, may point to a higher risk of aortic aneurysm linked to connective tissue disorders ...

This 2-Second Thumb Test Could Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem — Here's How To Do It At Home

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...

This Thumb Test May Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...
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New ERS/EULAR Guidelines for Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease

THE EUROPEAN Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) have released new clinical practice guidelines to support the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment ...
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Mechanisms of progressive fibrosis in connective tissue disease (CTD)-associated interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)

Correspondence to Professor Paolo Spagnolo, Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova 35128, Italy; paolo.spagnolo{at}unipd ...