Is iL-34 overexpressed in the inflamed salivary glands of patients with Sjogren 's syndrome and is associated with the local expansion of pro-inflammatory CD14 ( bright ) CD16+ monocytes?
IL-34 seems to be involved in the pathogenesis of salivary gland inflammation in p-SS.
Rapid access to sensitive noninvasive carotid imaging prevents most strokes. However, imaging strategies differ in their effect on stroke prevention by as much as 22 per 1000 patients and optimal imaging varies with time after transient ischemic attack TIA. Routine intra-arterial angiography should be avoided.