The immunological basis of B-cell therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus.

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the association between SLE and MetS. METHOD:A database search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sun C,Qin W,Zhang YH,Wu Y,Li Q,Liu M,He CD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I is one of the most important problems with regard to physical medicine and rehabilitation. CRPS may cause not only higher therapeutic costs but also greater work time loss. The mechanism and pathogenesis of CRPS still remains unknown. Some findings indicating oxida...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Baykal T,Seferoglu B,Karsan O,Kiziltunc A,Senel K

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between sleep quality (SQ) and disease activity (DA) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to evaluate the response to anti-tumor necrosis factor α (anti-TNF-α) therapy on sleep disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 34 patients who ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Karatas G,Bal A,Yuceege M,Firat H,Gurcay E,Ardic S,Cakci FA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the outcomes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in Thai children. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study. All JIA patients in a rheumatology clinic, Ramathibodi Hospital, between July 1997 and December 2012 were enrolled. The patient data were reviewed from medical records. At the most recent follow...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Vilaiyuk S,Soponkanaporn S,Jaovisidha S,Benjaponpitak S,Manuyakorn W

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which affects the performance of the upper extremities. There is no method to evaluate the specific upper extremity endurance of individuals with this disease. The unsupported upper-limb exercise test (UULEX) is a performance test that evaluates upper extremity ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Cetin SY,Basakci Calik B,Ayan A,Cavlak U

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) affects patients in the prime of their economic productivity. We aim to identify factors associated with poor work productivity in patients with axSpA in Singapore. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in two tertiary centers in Singapore. Consecutive adult patients ≥21 yea...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Goh Y,Kwan YH,Leung YY,Fong W,Cheung PP

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of active immunization of interleukin (IL)-17A to inhibit B cell functions and monitor the risk of infection in a pristane-induced lupus mice model. METHODS:Female Balb/c mice were given a single intraperitoneal injection of 0.5 mL pristane. IL-17A was coupled ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Handono K,Pratama MZ,Sari DK,Hermawan HO,Agdana HM,Kawuningan KB,Nur'aini N,Hasanah D,Kalim H

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In June 2015, the Thai Rheumatism Association (TRA) approved an update of its recommendation for the use of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and targeted synthetic (tsDMARD) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to cover those currently available in Thailand (etanercept, infliximab,...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Louthrenoo W,Kasitanon N,Katchamart W,Aiewruengsurat D,Chevaisrakul P,Chiowchanwisawakit P,Dechanuwong P,Hanvivadhanakul P,Mahakkanukrauh A,Manavathongchai S,Muangchan C,Narongroeknawin P,Phumethum V,Siripaitoon B,Suesuwan A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Longitudinal data of the reactivation of hepatitis B virus (rHBV) and serial serological markers or HBV-DNA has been limited. This study aimed to investigate the temporal course of rHBV development in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients undergoing long-term rituximab therapy. METHODS:The occurrence of rHBV was exam...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Chen YM,Chen HH,Huang WN,Chen YH,Hsieh TY,Yang SS,Lan JL,Chen DY

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It is generally accepted that hyperuricemia is commonly associated with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). However, variations in ethnicity, diet and habitat may contribute to differences in prevalence and risk factors for hyperuricemia in PsA patients. Moreover, Asian specific data is deficient. The primary objective of t...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lai TL,Yim CW,Wong PY,Leung MC,Ng WL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Under physiological stress, the membranes of organelles undergo conformational change to tubulo-reticular structures (TRS) for gaining survival advantage. We aim to explore whether TRS formation in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) correlates wi...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Mak A,Almsherqi ZA,Lai YW,Cheak AA,Deng Y

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint diseases in antiquity and the Renaissance were generally known by the all-encompassing term, gout (podagra or gotta). Only in later centuries was there a differentiation in the types of joint diseases, distinguishing gout in the modern sense from other arthritic and rheumatic disorders. The present article illus...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Weisz GM,Albury WR,Lippi D,Matucci-Cerinic M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare levels of lipid peroxidation and antioxidants in synovial fluid from primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients with severe cartilage damage undergoing total knee replacement with those in the synovial fluid from injured knee joint patients with intact cartilage undergoing knee arthroscopy. METHODS:Thirt...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sutipornpalangkul W,Morales NP,Charoencholvanich K,Harnroongroj T

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms and disorders among garment workers in Bangladesh, to look for possible relationships between pain location and type of work performed and to estimate the prevalence of rheumatological diagnoses. METHODS:A cross-sectional pilot study among 350 garment...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Shazzad MN,Ahmed S,Haq SA,Islam MN,Abu Shahin M,Choudhury MR,Hasan ATMT,Abdal SJ,Rasker JJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who attended a rheumatology clinic in a university hospital. METHODS:All consecutive patients with RA who attended the rheumatology clinic between June 2009 and January 2010 were asked to enroll in this study....

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Khantisopon N,Louthrenoo W,Kasitanon N,Sivasomboon C,Wangkaew S,Sang-In S,Jotikasthira N,Bandhaya P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present the prevalence of tonsillitis in synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis (SAPHO) patients, to compare the clinical characteristics and disease activities between SAPHO patients with and without tonsillitis and to preliminarily explore the efficacy of tonsillectomy in SAPHO syndrome. METHO...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Xiang Y,Wang Y,Cao Y,Li Z,Xiong D,Wang L,Zhang W,Zeng X,Wang Y,Li C

更新日期：2021-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this article is two-fold: (i) to demonstrate the relation between vitamin D deficiency and dry eye and impaired tear function; and (ii) to investigate the possible associations among clinical parameters of hypovitaminosis D with dry eye parameters. METHOD:Fifty premenopausal women with vitamin D deficie...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yildirim P,Garip Y,Karci AA,Guler T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association of core stability with physical function and functional performance in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS:Forty patients who met the American College of Rheumatology / European League Against Rheumatism 2013 classification criteria for SSc were included in the cros...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yakut H,Özalevli S,Birlik AM

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate sleep quality and the related variables in patients with Behçet's disease (BD). METHOD:One hundred and twelve patients diagnosed with BD and 67 age- and gender-matched healthy controls were enrolled in the study. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used for the evalu...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yazmalar L,Batmaz İ,Sarıyıldız MA,Yıldız M,Uçmak D,Türkçü F,Akdeniz D,Sula B,Çevik R

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Many randomized controlled trials have been performed on the efficacy and mechanism of action of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) on psoriasis. However, contradictory results have been obtained. This study wants to assess the effects of n-3 PUFAs on the severity of psoriasis. METHODS:The Cochrane Ce...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Upala S,Yong WC,Theparee T,Sanguankeo A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is characterized by eosinophilic vasculitis. Patients rarely present without asthma. Cases developing subarachnoid hemorrhage from central nervous system vasculitis are rarely reported. We report a 48-year-old woman with rapidly evolving and progressive multi-system...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lee MXW,Teng GG,Raju GC,Lim AYN

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Recent studies highlight the importance of the interleukin (IL)-17A cytokine in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There are also reports of associations between some single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL-17A and RA but not SLE. Notably, these findings have not been replicated ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Montúfar-Robles I,Barbosa-Cobos RE,Alemán-Ávila I,Ramírez-Bello J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a common, chronic inflammatory disease with complex pathogenesis. In recent years, a number of susceptibility non-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes of PsA have been revealed, which also act as important factors in the pathogenesis of PsA as well as HLA genes. By searching the databases N...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Chen J,Yuan F,Fan X,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In order to investigate the histological change in effect attenuation cases of etanercept compared with methotrexate (MTX), we performed immunohistochemical examination by seven different molecules. METHODS:We histologically assessed synovial tissue from five MTX-treated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients as cont...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Suzuki Y,Inoue K,Chiba J,Inoue Y,Kanbe K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with chronic periodontitis (CP) due to shared risk factors, immuno-genetics and tissue destruction pathways. Human cathelicidin LL-37 has been suggested as a possible mechanistic link for these diseases. This study investigated the levels of salivary and serum LL-37 ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Cheah CW,Al-Maleki AR,Vadivelu J,Danaee M,Sockalingam S,Baharuddin NA,Vaithilingam RD

更新日期：2020-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the clinical features, treatment and long-term outcomes in north Indian patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). METHODS:Clinical details, Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score (BVAS-v3), laboratory data, histopathology findings, treatment details and outcomes of all consecutive patients di...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sharma A,Naidu GSRSNK,Rathi M,Verma R,Modi M,Pinto B,Sharma K,Dhir V,Singhal M,Prakash M,Nada R,Panda NK,Minz RW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several lines of research indicate that osteoarthritis (OA) is not only a joint disorder associated with mechanical stress and aging but also a 'metabolic syndrome' in which several risk factors work together to contribute to disease initiation and/or development. One such metabolic risk factor could be high cholester...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Farnaghi S,Crawford R,Xiao Y,Prasadam I

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between ultrasonographic findings of inflammation (effusion, synovitis) and clinical findings in patients with primary painful knee osteoarthritis. METHOD:This cross-sectional study was performed on 142 patients with primary painful knee osteoarthritis (American College of...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Abbasi B,Pezeshki-Rad M,Akhavan R,Sahebari M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim was to study the side-effect profile and the survival characteristics of leflunomide used in a regional patient population in New Zealand (NZ). METHOD:  Patients were identified using special authority forms (SAFs) that had been prospectively filed from January 2001 to June 2007. Statistical analysis of su...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Jagoda JS,Rajapakse CN

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This Clinical Guidance is aimed to help practitioners assess, diagnose and manage their patients with osteoporosis (OP), using the best available evidence. METHODS:A literature search using PubMed (MEDLINE) and The Cochrane Library identified all relevant articles on OP and its assessment, diagnosis and treatment,...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yeap SS,Hew FL,Lee JK,Goh EM,Chee W,Mumtaz M,Damodaran P,Lim HH,Chan SP,Malaysian Osteoporosis Society Committee Working Group for the Clinical Guidance on the Management of Osteoporosis, 2012.

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00