Spastic quadriparesis: an unusual early manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and predictors of influenza and influenza-like symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD:Questionnaires were sent to patients registered as having RA and they were asked to fill in per month any period and details of influenza-like symptoms and vaccination. An e...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Dirven L,Huizinga TW,Allaart CF

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic disorders have been described in a variety of connective tissue disorders. Although an association between allergy and primary Sjögren's syndrome has been suggested, it has not been well documented. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of several types of allergic disorders in a cohort of p...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Tishler M,Paran D,Yaron M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To obtain data on the incidence of Reiter's syndrome (RS) as well as on possible simultaneously appearing signs and symptoms of RS in sexual couples we have made interview reports of randomly selected 530 persons: 219 males and 311 females, aged 15 to 54. None had RS. Six males (2.7%) and seven females (2.3%) had a hi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Vilppula AH,Yli-Kerttula UI,Terho PE

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-eight patients (age 27-73 years) with unilateral hip pain, restricted movement of the hip joint and radiologically no or only slight osteoarthrosis were studied in a double-blind controlled clinical trial. Twenty-one patients received active treatment with hip joint distension arthrography and 17 received place...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Høilund-Carlsen PF,Meinicke J,Christiansen B,Karle AK,Stage P,Uhrenholdt A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and serositis. Typical attacks of FMF last 3 to 5 days. Fever and myalgia are not always improved by colchicine therapy and sometimes require steroid therapy. We present two cases of severe prolonged febrile myalgia where steroid therapy...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Odabas AR,Cetinkaya R,Selcuk Y,Kaya H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in 1,287 persons living in densely populated areas and 1, 287 persons living in thinly populated areas, matched as to sex, age, occupation and geographical area, was compared. The patient material was obtained in an epidemiological survey of rheumatoid arthritis (ARA definition) ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hellgren L

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the population of the city of Tampere, Finland, 66 patients with histologically verified temporal arteritis were identified during the 20-year period from 1969 to 89. The cases were followed up to March 31st in 1991. The annual age- and sex-adjusted incidence of temporal arteritis per 100,000 population aged 50 or ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Rajala SA,Ahvenainen JE,Mattila KJ,Saarni MI

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The results of previous studies on the association between bone mineral density (BMD) and chronic spinal syndromes have been contradictory. Therefore, we studied relative BMD measured by the metacarpal index (MCI) and its associations with chronic neck and low-back syndromes and diffuse idiopathic skeletal h...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Haara MM,Arokoski JP,Kröger H,Kärkkäinen A,Manninen P,Knekt P,Impivaara O,Heliövaara M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective analysis of the DMARD CPH 82 in 44 Icelandic patients with severe refractory arthritis, clinical tolerance was good and serious side effects absent, although the majority were using the drug in combination with other DMARDS. Side effects leading to discontinuation were seen in 16% and the three y...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Gudmundsdóttir ES,Jónsson H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of one week's treatment with acetylsalicylic acid, ketoprofen, ketoprofen sustained-release capsules (Biovail capsules), and ketoprofen sustained-release tablets (IBP tablet) on gastrointestinal bleeding was investigated in 41 healthy male volunteers by means of a radiochromium assay. The physiological f...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Ranløv PJ,Nielsen SP,Bärenholdt O

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Platelets are thought to participate in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We showed recently an in vivo increase in platelet-endothelial cell interactions in mice with antigen-induced arthritis (AiA). The underlying mechanisms are not yet clear. The aim of th...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Schmitt-Sody M,Metz P,Klose A,Gottschalk O,Zysk S,Hausdorf J,Veihelmann A,Jansson V

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary gives the following definition of dactylitis (deltaalphachitauupsilonlambdaomicronsigma = digit): 'inflammation of a finger or toe'. Although any inflammatory process involving the fingers or toes may be called dactylitis, the term has entered in current use only in some well-d...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Olivieri I,Scarano E,Padula A,Giasi V,Priolo F

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoids (GCs) have powerful and potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and many other diseases. These effects are mediated by up to four different mechanisms of action: cytosolic glucocorticoid receptor (cGCR)-mediated classical genomic and rapid non-genomic effects,...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Buttgereit F,Saag KG,Cutolo M,da Silva JA,Bijlsma JW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to prospectively evaluate the short as well as the long-term effects of intensive physiotherapy in a stable, sunny and warm climate on physical function and health related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondylarthropathies (SpA). METHODS:Ninety-three Swedish...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hafström I,Hallengren M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lupus anticoagulant (LAC) is associated with the occurrence of thromboembolic complications. Assuming that thrombosis may underlie manifestations of the central nervous system (CNS) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), we studied 20 patients with SLE and CNS manifestations for the presence of LAC. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Derksen RH,Bouma BN,Kater L

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate whether the therapeutic effect of etidronate is affected by the time of ingestion we have retrospectively studied 110 osteoporotic patients. They had been taking etidronate according to the manufacturer's instructions for a mean duration of 2.6 years either on waking (n=47), on retiring (n=47), or durin...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Cook GJ,Blake GM,Fogelman I

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the heritability of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in first-degree relatives and to identify chromosome regions likely to contain susceptibility loci for KBD. METHODS:A total of 331 probands with confirmed KBD in their pedigrees were selected from 9331 residents in 17 KBD villages of Linyou county, no...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Shi XW,Guo X,Lv AL,Kang L,Zhou YL,Zhang YZ,Wu XM,Bai YD

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of adalimumab, etanercept, and infliximab in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) taking concomitant methotrexate (MTX) by calculating the number needed to treat (NNT) using three different methods. METHODS:A systematic literature search of the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kristensen LE,Christensen R,Bliddal H,Geborek P,Danneskiold-Samsøe B,Saxne T

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab is a genetically engineered chimeric monoclonal immunoglobulin (Ig)G1 antibody. It binds the CD20 trans-membrane surface antigen expressed by mature B cells but not by antibody secreting plasma cells, and removes the cells by activating complement, inducing cell-mediated lysis, and by apoptosis. Mainly used ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Omdal R,Wildhagen K,Hansen T,Gunnarsson R,Kristoffersen G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with familial Pelger-Huet (PH) anomaly, which accompanied tuberculosis, and acute polyarthritis is described. Investigations surrounding this case suggests that the immunological abnormalities may be associated with the PH anomaly and the tuberculosis, and that the complications may be related to the develop...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Suzuki N,Yasutake T,Ushiyama O,Hiida M,Ohta A,Yamaguchi M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of osmium tetroxide, which is used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, was histologically and electronmicroscopically examined in the normal synovial membrane of the rabbit. The animals were albino rabbits, and they were 20 altogether. 0.3 ml. of 1% OsO(4) solution was injected, i.a., in the right knee. T...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Möttönen M,Pantio M,Nevalainen T

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Pain is a common and distressing feature of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Pain interference (PI) is underexplored in long-term conditions such as JIA. The aim of this study was to explore the factors associated with PI in young adults with JIA. Methods: All consecutive JIA patients aged 18-30 years i...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Rebane K,Orenius T,Ristolainen L,Relas H,Kautiainen H,Luosujärvi R,Säilä H,Aalto K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary studies indicate that plasma zinc concentrations, as estimated by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, are reduced in rheumatoid arthritis. A relationship has also been established between metacarpal index of osteoporosis and plasma zinc concentrations in rheumatoid subjects. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kennedy AC,Fell GS,Rooney PJ,Stevens WH,Dick WC,Buchanan WW

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An impairment of the renal function was observed in three patients who received azapropazone for various rheumatic disorders with simultaneous hyperuricaemia. A distinct increase in serum creatinine occurred in all patients. In one case the renal biopsy suggested a hypersensitivity reaction with a consequent acute tub...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sipilä R,Skrifvars B,Törnroth T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a first stage the effect of a single dose of 3 g of salsalate on serum salicylate level was compared with a single intake of 3 g of soluble or enteric-coated acetylsalicylates in 12 healthy subjects. Salsalate seems to resorb faster than the enteric-coated forms but more slowly than the soluble forms of acetylsalic...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Mielants H,Veys EM,Verbruggen G,Schelstraete

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cogan's syndrome (CS) is a rare multisystemic disease characterized by vestibuloauditory dysfunction, inflammatory eye disease and vasculitis. Aortic aneurysms due to aortitis are under-recognized in CS, and are potentially fatal, with two of eight reported cases dying from aneurysm/arterial rupture. The presence of a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Low AH,Su JW,Sin KY,Fong KY,Thumboo J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The associations between the lumbar and femoral bone mineral and several body constitutional, lifestyle, and disease related variables were studied in 111 children with juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA) by factor and multiple linear regression analyses. In addition to the measurement of bone mineral density (BMD), bone...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kotaniemi A,Savolainen A,Kröger H,Kautiainen H,Isomäki H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Calcium hydroxyapatite (HA) is reported to be the major constituent of soft tissue calcinosis in patients with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis, SSc). Mechanical stress and local tissue hypoxia are thought to be important in the pathogenesis of SSc calcinosis. We sought to analyse spontaneously draining mater...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hsu VM,Emge T,Schlesinger N

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate chromosome damage, by means of micronucleus frequency, in dermal fibroblasts from affected and non-affected skin from systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and from controls. METHODS:Primary fibroblast cultures were obtained by biopsy from affected and non-affected skin from SSc patients. Control fib...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Martins EP,Fuzzi HT,Kayser C,Alarcon RT,Rocha MG,Chauffaille ML,Andrade LE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The differentiation between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can be clinically difficult if there is no manifest psoriasis of skin or nail. In order to clarify this diagnostic problem, the amino acid patterns in seventy-five psoriatic and non-psoriatic nails have been studied. Using gas--liquid chromatogra...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Greaves MS,Fieller NR,Moll JM

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00