Work disability in rheumatic diseases.

abstract：:Myositis-overlap syndromes are characterized by a heterogeneous group of clinical syndromes of which many are closely linked with specific autoantibodies. Clinical and laboratory-based research into this fascinating group of syndromes have given us clues in elucidating the role of immunogenetic, environmental influenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ioannou Y,Sultan S,Isenberg DA

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate has become a standard therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This review summarizes the recent literature on low-dose methotrexate in the rheumatologic illnesses. The effect of methotrexate on in vivo rheumatoid factor production and suppression of ex vivo leukotriene B4 generation is reviewed...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Grosflam J,Weinblatt ME

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the emergence, clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment of acute chikungunya (CHIK) fever and chronic CHIK arthritis. RECENT FINDINGS:Since 2004, CHIK, an arboviral infection, has spread throughout the world, infecting millions of people. The illness occurs in two phases: an acute vir...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Sutaria RB,Amaral JK,Schoen RT

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of twin and family studies clearly implicate an important role for genetic factors in the etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the complex nature of these diseases has hampered progress in defining the genetic determinants. Recent advances in molecular gene...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Criswell LA,Amos CI

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Renal complications are important in scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) and include scleroderma renal crisis. This is a medical emergency that requires careful management. Recent cohort studies have highlighted key aspects of management and outcome and these are reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Two recent art...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Penn H,Denton CP

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Parasitic worms have evolved strategies to manipulate the host immune system, some of which may lead to a reduction in inflammation. Characterisation of the ways in which these organisms mediate an anti-inflammatory response and identification of parasite-derived molecules involved in immune modulatio...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cooke A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblasts within the skin of scleroderma patients constitute a phenotypically heterogeneous population with regard to expression of collagens, cytokines, and cytokine receptors. By in situ hybridization techniques, scleroderma skin is shown to contain a subpopulation of fibroblasts that are stimulated for expression...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Unemori EN,Amento EP

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between infection with SARS-CoV-2 and autoimmunity. RECENT FINDINGS:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) associated coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although most of the infect...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Liu Y,Sawalha AH,Lu Q

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) are two pleiotropic inflammatory mediators overproduced in arthritis-affected joints. The inducible isoform of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX-2) are found both in the synovial tissue and in the cartilage. Their expression is regulated by catabolic cyt...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Amin AR,Attur M,Abramson SB

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to our increasing knowledge of mechanisms underlying pathogenic events in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, biologic agents have been further explored and tested in open and controlled clinical trials. Based on the results of placebo-controlled trials, monoclonal antibodies to CD4+ T cells have been found ineffective...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Kalden JR,Manger B

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although 6 years have elapsed since the initial report describing the presence of microchimeric cells in affected tissues from patients with systemic sclerosis, a mechanism by which these cells might contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease is still unknown. This article reviews the published lit...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Jimenez SA,Artlett CM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview of recently published work on autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). RECENT FINDINGS:Superiority of HSCT vs. intravenous cyclophosphamide pulses was demonstrated in the randomized controlled American Scleroderma: Cyc...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Spierings J,van Rhijn-Brouwer FCC,van Laar JM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis is poorly understood, an increasing number of high quality clinical research trials are attempting to modify the overall disease outcome. Survival has improved, largely through therapies focused on single organs. Candidate outcome measures have been tested and a consensu...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Seibold JR

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the muscles and skin. Immunosuppressive therapy has played a very important role in reducing mortality rates and morbidity. The review focuses on the spectrum of medications currently used in the treatment of juveni...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stringer E,Feldman BM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the opportunity for long-term follow-up, it has been appreciated that disease severity may vary considerably in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis, polyarteritis nodosa, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome. Although combined therapy with cyclophosphamide and glucocorticoids continues to be th...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Langford CA,Sneller MC

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 2 years, four papers describing new research studies and three papers reviewing the literature were published. These seven papers address longstanding issues, including 1) the presence or absence of cognitive impairment in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 2) the prevalence of such impairment within ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bleiberg J,Bunning R

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Osteoporosis guidelines do not usually provide specific recommendations regarding what medication is most appropriate for individual patients. Generic oral bisphosphonates are often considered first-line treatment for osteoporosis, but treatment duration is limited, based on potential long-term safety...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cosman F

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex, multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by production of high-titer autoantibodies directed against ubiquitously expressed self-antigens. Autoantigens in systemic lupus erythematosus are highly diverse in terms of structure and location in control cells, but become clust...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： White S,Rosen A

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the recent efficacy and safety data comparing methotrexate (MTX) and leflunomide (LEF) monotherapy, in combination with biologic therapies and in combination with each other. RECENT FINDINGS:MTX is the 'anchor drug' in all rheumatoid arthritis treatment strategies. Patients with contraindic...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Singer O,Gibofsky A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a summary of recent advances in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis. RECENT FINDINGS:Highlights include further elucidation of the relationship between the shared epitope, smoking and anticitrullinated protein/peptide antibody generation, including identification of putative citrul...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cooles FA,Isaacs JD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The utility of cytokines as therapeutic targets in rheumatoid arthritis has been unequivocally demonstrated by the success of tumour necrosis factor blockade in clinical practice. Partial and non-responses to tumour necrosis factor blocking agents, however, together with the increasing clinical drive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Asquith DL,McInnes IB

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Modern molecular biology offers a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive picture of gene expression in a disease state. This review presents recent findings in the field of synovial fibroblast biology contributing to knowledge of the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stanczyk J,Ospelt C,Gay RE,Gay S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with osteoporosis suffer from the morbidity and mortality associated with resultant fractures. The number of persons at risk for fractures is increasing as the US population ages. This review addresses preventive strategies that can be used to decrease the risk of minimal trauma fractures. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Grossman JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The heritable disorders of connective tissue encompass a broad range of diseases, many of which occur in childhood and present to the pediatric rheumatologist's attention. The underlying theme of these disorders is fragility of connective tissue components such as bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. Over the past few ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Tucker LB

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Juvenile systemic sclerosis has a variety of clinical manifestations, sometimes different from the adult form. Early recognition, proper classification and treatment may improve the long-term outcome. RECENT FINDINGS:A large multicenter study coordinated by the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Zulian F,Martini G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Much has been documented in recent years on the possible involvement of angiogenesis in osteoarthritis. An understanding of the various regulatory mechanisms controlling blood vessel growth in the joint should lead to novel therapeutics, which selectively inhibit undesirable angiogenesis. Here, we sum...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ashraf S,Walsh DA

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New data concerning the epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of low back pain have been reported over the past year. Patients who have a longer period of pain during the initial episode of pain are at greatest risk of recurrence of pain. Abnormalities of fibrinolytic activity may have predictiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Borenstein D

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, we address current concepts and recent experimental results that relate to heterogeneity in the physiologic, biochemical, and morphologic properties of mammalian skeletal muscle fibers. Recent data reinforce some of these current concepts while questioning others. The biochemical bases of the concepts ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Talmadge RJ,Roy RR,Edgerton VR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease are increased in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. The purpose of this review is to examine our evolving understanding of the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis and to underscore the importance of tailored prevention ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Snow MH,Mikuls TR

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Exercise was established as an integral part of the nonpharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia approximately 20 years ago. Since then many studies have investigated the effects of exercise-either alone or in combination with other interventions. This review will discuss the benefits of exercise alon...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Gowans SE,deHueck A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00