[Do we need imaging techniques for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in 2011? The value of imaging in the new ACR/EULAR classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis].

abstract：AIM:To gather information about current structures in rheumatologic ambulatory health care in Germany. Based on the results recommendations on future structures will be evaluated. METHODS:Data collection and statistical analysis via a structured 10-page questionnaire answered by members of the German Association of Rh...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Mittendorf T,Edelmann E,Kekow J,von Hinüber U,Müller-Brodmann W,Graf von der Schulenburg JM

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-based therapeutical approaches are already in clinical use and are attracting growing interest for the treatment of joint defects. Mesenchymal stem and precursor cells (MSC) cover a wide range of properties that are useful for the regeneration process of bone and cartilage defects. The following article is an ove...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Dehne T,Tschirschmann M,Lauster R,Sittinger M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The photometric latex test (PLT) for the detection of rheumatoid factors (RF) has been correlated with the sensitized sheep cell test (SSC) and the latex slide test (LST). A total of 377 sera from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 120 sera from control subjects were examined. When the PLT was carried out on ...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Dezelić N,Zergollern V,Dezelić G,Dürrigl T,Jurak H,Vitaus M,Androić S

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-articular injection of corticosteroids is a powerful anti-inflammatory treatment with relatively few side effects. To date no prospective RCT exists on its use in children with oligoarthritis type I. Thus, in January 2000 the Arbeitsgemeinschaft started a multicenter RCT to compare in children with this diagnosi...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Forster J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic aneurysm and dissection are rare complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The incidence, etiology, risk factors, and outcomes of this entity were largely unknown.The study materials were based on the publications of aortic aneurysm or dissection due to SLE published between 2000 and 2017.A total of ...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Yuan SM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid vasculitis usually occurs on the background of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, although in rare cases the patients can be seronegative. We report a woman with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid vasculitis who developed toxic epidermal necrolysis involving most of her body surface area, whi...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Chowdhury AC,Misra DP,Patro PS,Agarwal V

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a sequential study the pathogenesis of chronic polyarthritis occurring spontaneously in MRL mice was analysed by light microscopy. A total of 128 MRL mice of both substrains (MRL/Mp-lpr/lpr and +/+) and different age groups was studied. In 50 lpr/lpr mice, tinctorial and histochemical methods were applied for the i...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Hewicker M,Garcés LH,Kromschröder E,Trautwein G

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyarthralgias are widely common complaints. In earlier stages it might be difficult to state the right diagnosis. Differential diagnosis is absolutely necessary for starting in time with the right treatment. Out of a great clinical material the following diseases causing mono-, oligo- or polyarthralgia were discusse...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Singer F

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activated monocytes/macrophages secrete monokines, regulatory proteins which are capable of initiating and maintaining immune processes as well as having an effect on other non immunocompetent cells. In rheumatoid arthritis the monokine Interleukin-1 (IL-1) was detected in the synovial fluid. IL-1 activates immunocomp...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Hermann E,Müller W

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Methotrexate (MTX) is an antineoplastic agent widely used in low dose to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its side effects can partly be explained by folate antagonism. Folinic acid (Leucovorin) is generally administered with MTX to decrease MTX-induced toxicity. However information regarding...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Shahin AA,Ismail MM,Saleh AM,Moustafa HA,Aboul-Ella AA,Gabr HM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NSAIDs, including acetylsalicylic acid, are frequently classified as peripherally-acting analgesics. This is based on the fact that these substances, among other effects, inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandines. A few solid arguments, however, stand against an exclusively peripheral mode of the analgesic action of...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Jurna I

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An attempt is made to compile the pharmacological data on the leading non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They concern the pharmacodynamics, the pharmacokinetics and the unwanted effects of these compounds. From these data a few suggestions for rational use are made: Ibuprofen and diclofenac present as drugs with s...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Brune K

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a recurrent, multisystemic, inflammatory blood vessel disorder that can result in mouth, genital, and skin ulcers; arthritis; and eye and intestinal inflammation. We describe a 21-year-old Korean female patient with intestinal BD refractory to conventional medical treatment and biologic drugs....

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Kim HJ,Kim KT,Lee SG,Kim Y

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs which are crucial for the fine regulation of gene expression. Recent results suggest that these molecules display multifaceted functions in B-cells and T-cells in rheumatic inflammatory diseases. ...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Wittmann J,Jäck HM,Mashreghi MF

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low back pain (LBP) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has so far been of little concern in clinical investigations. The main focus of scientific publications on spinal problems in RA was the cervical spine. In a recent study, we could demonstrate that LBP in RA patients leads to a significantly higher degree ...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Kothe R

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because it is a systemic disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known to predispose affected individuals to other organ manifestations as well as arthritic problems. The serious complications include pericarditis, pulmonary and cutaneous nodules, episcleritis, and rheumatoid vasculitis. Of late, a significantly increa...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Whelan P

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of meloxicam, a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, on spontaneous osteoarthrosis of the ankle joint in Crl: CDBR rats was investigated. The drug was administered in the feed at doses of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mg/kg/day over a period of 2 years to 50 males and 50 females per dose. 100 male rats and 100 fema...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Mohr W,Lehmann H,Engelhardt G

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of the present study was to investigate the osteogenic potential of ligament fibroblasts from patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ligament fibroblasts were isolated from tissues harvested from AS patients and patients with aseptic necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) who...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Yang M,Yuan H,Miao M,Xu W

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical pathways for three rheumatological indications have been successfully developed in the rheumatological departments of two hospitals. These diseases were selected because of the number of inpatients seen and/or the costs for diagnostics and therapy. Three quota-concepts, the coordination of treatment processes...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Lakomek HJ,Hülsemann JL,Küttner T,Buscham K,Roeder N

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) are well known from numerous studies. One of the challenges is long-term patient compliance to the recommended therapies without supervision. OBJECTIVE:To examine the ability of salutogenic concepts to improve rehabilitative management of OA. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Benz T,Aeschlimann A,Angst F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the circadian rhythm of serum interleukin (IL)-6 in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rats and compare the safety and effectiveness of methotrexate (MTX) administered traditionally and via chronotherapy. METHODS:CIA rat models were immunized with bovine type II collagen. Serum IL-6 levels in normal and C...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Wang X,Yan X,Wang F,Ge F,Li Z

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with various kinds of intestinal illnesses sometimes suffer not only abdominal symptoms, but also joint involvement, leading to a reduction in quality of life. Diseases leading to inflammatory joint involvement such as inflammatory bowel disease, Whipple's disease or surgical intestinal bypass, are classified...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Ronneberger M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The improved options for effective treatment of osteoporosis and the shift to treatment strategies based on each patient's absolute fracture risk raise new questions in daily clinical care. Which patient should have what osteoprotective therapy and when and for how long? What techniques can be used to assess the indiv...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Demary W

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune system is regulated by a variety of mechanisms that prevent overwhelming immune responses and a break in tolerance. There have been indications for some time that populations of B cells are also a part of this network and able to exert regulatory functions. Here we summarize current knowledge on this previo...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Tretter T,Lorenz HM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is defined by decreased bone strength and increased susceptibility to fracture. Fractures and their consequences are the clinical manifestation of osteoporosis. Acute and chronic pain, functional limitations including permanent impairment and the need for long-term care may be caused by osteoporotic fract...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Preisinger E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) represents the most common clinically relevant form of primary immunodeficiency. This heterogeneous antibody deficiency syndrome is characterized not only by susceptibility to bacterial respiratory tract infections but displays additional signs of immune dysregulation, such as a...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Warnatz K,Goldacker S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heavy physical work load is a known determinant of osteoarthritis of the hip, which may account for the high risk observed among farmers. On the other hand, the data on influence of heavy manual work in the pathogenesis of hand osteoarthritis are still controversial. We examined 25 retired farm laborers who strenuousl...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Schmid L,Dreier D,Muff B,Allgayer B,Schlumpf U

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of the oxicams, a special group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, to the sister chromatid exchange (SCE) was determined on human lymphocytes in vitro and in vivo. The analysis of SCE is a sensitive parameter indicating chromosomal damage. The cytogenetic examinations of Lornoxicam, Tenoxicam, and...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Kullich W,Hermann J,Klein G

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In small vessel vasculitides, imaging studies aid in determining disease extent and activity, localization for biopsy, and for disease monitoring. They do not directly delineate the vasculitic lesion. Imaging studies focus on the upper and lower respiratory tract. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows upper r...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Schmidt WA,Both M,Reinhold-Keller E

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For a long time, most of the infectious diseases seemed to have become under control. In particular, vaccinations have contributed to this development. In recent years newly occurring bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens and viral infections, such as the chikungunya virus, influenza epidemics a...

journal_title：Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

authors： Kneitz C,Müller-Ladner U

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00