The spectrum of autoinflammatory diseases: recent bench to bedside observations.

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：:Longitudinal studies of large cohorts of patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon have addressed the predictors of developing a secondary disease. New insights have been reported into the pathogenesis of Raynaud's phenomenon and the consequences of ischemia. Studies have suggested that more than one defect may cause Raynaud...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Wigley FM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by the production of antinuclear autoantibodies and dysfunction of T-cells, B-cells, and dendritic cells. Here, we review newly recognized genetic factors and mechanisms that underlie abnormal intracellular signal processing and intercellular communication...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Perl A,Fernandez DR,Telarico T,Doherty E,Francis L,Phillips PE

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there are excellent rationales for the use of biologic agents, no published novel therapeutic strategy in patients with early or late rheumatoid arthritis has thus far been proven in controlled clinical studies to prevent or retard cartilage destruction. Although T-cell-specific therapies in chronic rheumatoi...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Häuselmann HJ

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine recent developments relating to cardiac involvement in the adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) and those inherited muscle diseases which may present in adulthood and mimic IIM. RECENT FINDINGS:Cardiac involvement is a common feature of IIM and inherited muscle diseases. Frequenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Lilleker JB,Roberts M,Diederichsen L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The intestinal microbiome is increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, and other diseases collectively known as the spondyloarthropathies (SpAs). In common with other complex inflammatory diseases, SpAs have both a strong genetic and environmental compo...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Asquith M,Rosenbaum JT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolution of total knee replacement designs and techniques has made possible predictable and long-lasting pain relief in the treatment of knee arthritis. Excellent long-term results have been obtained with cemented knee replacement, with or without preservation of the posterior cruciate ligament. Attempts to achie...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Buly RL,Sculco TP

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review the evidence and recent developments leading to novel therapeutics in scleroderma. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent advances have been made in understanding the key pathogenetic aspects of scleroderma, and these have led to potential targeted therapeutic agents for the ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ong VH,Denton CP

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with inflammatory arthritides such as rheumatoid arthritis develop both localized and generalized osteoporosis and have an increased risk of fracture. Bone loss can occur early and is directly related to the inflammatory process as well as to the indirect effects of arthritis on physical activity. Corticoster...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Henderson NK,Sambrook PN

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines recent advances in the analysis of genetic determinants of bone mass. It addresses both human and animal linkage studies as well as genetic manipulations in animals, inbred mouse models, and candidate gene analyses. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have implicated novel regulatory ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Baldock PA,Eisman JA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory condition with articular and extra-articular manifestations. Remission, a state of absence of clinical and imaging signs of disease activity over time, is the goal of management. This review addresses the concept of minimal disease activity (MD...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Deodhar AA,Kumthekar A,Dubreuil M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, four areas are discussed: fluoroquinolone-induced tendinitis, volar flexor tenosynovitis (trigger finger), Achilles tendon lesions, and occupational medicine issues. The relationship of fluoroquinolone treatment to musculoskeletal lesions, especially Achilles tendinitis and tear, is most intriguing. Th...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Biundo JJ Jr,Mipro RC Jr,Fahey P

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased susceptibility to certain types of cancer. Given concerns focused on this issue, we present a review of this important topic. RECENT FINDINGS:In non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a several-fold increased risk is seen in SLE versus the ge...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bernatsky S,Kale M,Ramsey-Goldman R,Gordon C,Clarke AE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a potentially destructive disease with profound impact on patients' function and quality of life. Newer therapeutic agents have revolutionized outcomes but have not resulted in best outcomes for all patients. In this article, we will review recent progress in the developme...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bykerk VP,Schoels MM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent work has continued to clarify the role of major histocompatibility complex class I in the pathogenesis of autoimmune myositis. In the past year, several new observations have been made in this area. This review describes these findings and discusses their relevance to the pathogenesis of autoim...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Nagaraju K

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：: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:This review provides an update on recent findings with regards to the genetics of hyperuricemia and gout, including recent data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). RECENT FINDINGS:Five GWAS around the same time reported that genetic variants of SLC2A9/GLUT9 were associated with lower serum u...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Choi HK,Zhu Y,Mount DB

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Work originating in the 1940s led to the characterization of a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder with a unique predilection for the cornea and vestibuloauditory apparatus, now called Cogan's syndrome (CS) after the ophthalmologist who first described it. CS occurs primarily in young adults and typically presents wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： St Clair EW,McCallum RM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current advances in the study of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy are discussed. An update of the classification of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is given in which the POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M protein, and skin changes) syndrome is included among the associated diseases. Cyanotic heart disea...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Martínez-Lavín M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is characterized by the production of autoantibodies to various cellular constituents. These autoantibodies closely correlate with certain clinical conditions and prognosis of disease. This review examines recent progress in myositis-specific autoantibodies, particular...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Mimori T,Imura Y,Nakashima R,Yoshifuji H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Relapsing polychondritis is a unique, rare autoimmune disorder in which the cartilaginous tissues are the primary targets of destruction but the immune damage can spread to involve noncartilaginous tissues like the kidney, blood vessels, and so forth. The manifestations of the disease can take many different fo...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Kent PD,Michet CJ Jr,Luthra HS

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:Organ transplantation offers new life to patients who suffer from incurable disease. The problem of rejection of the transplanted organ has been overcome with the use of potent immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs, although they allow graft tolerance and graft survival, also are associated with complications such as o...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Epstein S,Shane E,Bilezikian JP

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The article reviews recent advances in the research of fractures in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), highlighting their clinical, scientific, and economic impact. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies demonstrated an increased incidence of osteoporosis and symptomatic fractures in patients ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bultink IE,Lems WF

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis and IgA nephropathy share some immunologic features, eg, elevated serum IgA and IgA-immune complex levels. These entities are frequently found as being associated. IgA and IgA immune complex catabolism involves asialoglycoprotein receptors and specific IgA Fc receptors (FcalphaR or CD89) on tiss...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Montenegro V,Monteiro RC

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Therapeutic inhibition of tumour necrosis factor-alpha strongly increases the risk of reactivation in latent tuberculosis infection. Recent blood tests based on antigen-specific T cell response and measuring production of interferon-gamma, so called interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs), are promisi...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Villiger PM,Zellweger JP,Möller B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to evaluate recent trials and studies of different types of physical activity programs for individuals with chronic arthritis and to discuss recommendations and findings from systematic reviews of physical activity interventions. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent randomized control...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Callahan LF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), asymptomatic bone disease can be detected by bone densitometry. The bone mineral density is about 10% lower than normal control values, especially in the cortical radius. Without parathyroidectomy, bone mineral density is frequently stable, but a few patients, mostly postmenopaus...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cormier C,Souberbielle JC,Kindermans C

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The history of ankylosing spondylitis, the main representative of the spondyloarthritides, is dating back to several thousand years BC and recently proven for medieval skeleton by HLA-B27 typing with modern molecular techniques. In modern time, the history of spondyloarthritis (SpA) is characterized b...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Zeidler H,Calin A,Amor B

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00