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Lauren M. Pachman

Researcher at Northwestern University

Publications -  209
Citations -  10145

Lauren M. Pachman is an academic researcher from Northwestern University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Juvenile dermatomyositis & Dermatomyositis. The author has an hindex of 55, co-authored 198 publications receiving 9319 citations. Previous affiliations of Lauren M. Pachman include Washington State University & University of Chicago.

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Juvenile dermatomyositis and other idiopathic inflammatory myopathies of childhood

TL;DR: Activation of dendritic cells with upregulation of genes induced by type-1 interferon (alpha) in muscle and peripheral blood seems to be central to disease pathogenesis and treatment often includes combinations of corticosteroids, methotrexate, and other immunosuppressive agents.
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International consensus outcome measures for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Development and initial validation of myositis activity and damage indices in patients with adult onset disease.

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- 01 Jan 2004 - 
TL;DR: The MITAX, MYOACT and MDI tools, which are now undergoing validity testing, should enhance the consistency, comprehensiveness and reliability of disease activity and damage assessment in patients with myositis.
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Quantification of keratan sulfate in blood as a marker of cartilage catabolism.

TL;DR: If the appearance of elevated levels of serumKS do indeed correlate with the extent of cartilage erosion or destruction in individuals with OA, measurements of serum KS levels will prove extremely useful in the assessment and diagnosis of this joint disease.
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US incidence of juvenile dermatomyositis, 1995-1998: results from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Registry.

TL;DR: This study provides evidence for sex, and possibly racial differences in the risk of juvenile DM in the US and suggests girls were affected more than boys during the 4-year period of the study.