Double anti-PL-7 and anti-MDA-5 positive Amyopathic Dermatomyositis with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease in a Hispanic patient

Abstract Background Each myositis-specific autoantibody (MSA) tends to have a distinct clinical presentation.Coexistence of MSAs do not commonly occur.If they do, it is unknown if there is an overlap of clinical features or prognostic implications.There are a few reported cases of overlap between these antibodies, mostly reported in patients with J

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Barriers and facilitators to adherence to national drug policies on antibiotic prescribing and dispensing in Bangladesh

Background The National Drug Policy in Bangladesh prohibits the sale and distribution of antibiotics without prescription from a registered physician.Compliance with this policy is poor; prescribing antibiotics by unqualified practitioners is common and over-the-counter dispensing widespread.In Bangladesh, unqualified practitioners such as drug sho

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