scispace - formally typeset
C

Chris T. Derk

Researcher at Thomas Jefferson University

Publications -  42
Citations -  2445

Chris T. Derk is an academic researcher from Thomas Jefferson University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Scleroderma. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 39 publications receiving 2265 citations. Previous affiliations of Chris T. Derk include University of Pennsylvania.

Papers
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI

Preliminary criteria for the very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis: results of a Delphi Consensus Study from EULAR Scleroderma Trials and Research Group

Jérôme Avouac, +127 more
TL;DR: A core set of preliminary items considered as important for the very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis were identified in a Delphi exercise among 110 experts in the field of SSc.
Journal ArticleDOI

Following the Molecular Pathways toward an Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis

TL;DR: The Raynaud phenomenon, swelling of the extremities, and diffuse arthralgias often precede the onset of skin tightness and induration, and a better understanding of the pathogenesis of this incurable disorder will help to design effective therapies in the future.
Journal ArticleDOI

Dialysis-associated systemic fibrosis (nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy): study of inflammatory cells and transforming growth factor beta1 expression in affected skin.

TL;DR: It is suggested that dialysis-associated systemic fibrosis would be a better term for the condition, as the findings indicate that the fibrotic process of NFD affects not only the dermis, but also the subcutaneous tissues, fascia, and other organs, including striated muscles, heart, and lungs.
Journal ArticleDOI

Eosinophilic fasciitis: demographics, disease pattern and response to treatment: report of 12 cases and review of the literature

TL;DR: Background Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare scleroderma‐like illness and the clinical spectrum of the disease has evolved since its initial description.