FCGR3B copy number loss rather than gain is a risk factor for systemic lupus erythematous and lupus nephritis: a meta-analysis.

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：:This paper examines and summarizes data on knee osteoarthritis (AO) in Community Oriented Program For Control Of Rheumatic Disorders (COPCORD) publications. A literature search was made through PubMed, Google, Proceedings of Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) congresses, and Abstracts from AP...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Haq SA,Davatchi F

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) with aspirin is the standard of care for children with Kawasaki disease (KD), 15-20% of patients fail to respond and experience persistent or recurrent fever after completion of IVIg administration. These IVIg non-responders are at high risk for coronary artery...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Miura M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the first Australian cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) disease (COVID-19) pneumonia treated with the interleukin-6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab. METHODS:Retrospective, open-label, real-world, uncontrolled, single-arm case series conducted in 2 tertiary hospitals in...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： West TA,Malik S,Nalpantidis A,Tran T,Cannon C,Bhonagiri D,Chan K,Cheong E,Wan Sai Cheong J,Cheung W,Choudhury F,Ernest D,Farah CS,Fernando S,Kanapathipillai R,Kol M,Murfin B,Naqvi H,Shah A,Wagh A,Ojaimi S,Franku

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening rates in patients receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α therapy and the frequency of HBV reactivation in patients with resolved hepatitis B virus infection (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] negative, hepatitis B core antibo...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Fidan S,Capkın E,Arıca DA,Durak S,Okatan IE

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The main objective of this study is to elucidate the clinical significance of the SLC2A9/GLUT9 rs11722228 polymorphism among male gout patients. METHOD:We consecutively recruited all newly diagnosed male gout patients who were treatment-naive from the rheumatology outpatient clinics of two Malaysian hospitals. Age...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Das Gupta E,Sakthiswary R,Lee SL,Wong SF,Hussein H,Gun SC

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) has increased risk of morbidity and mortality due to pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, renal crisis, infections and malignancies. Chemical exposure, smoking and cytotoxic drugs increase the malignancy risk in rheumatic diseases including SSc. We aim to evaluate cha...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sargin G,Senturk T,Cildag S

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis. Activation of the immune system is a central feature of KD. Some KD patients are resistant to initial high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. The study aimed to determine the predictors of IVIG resistance. METHOD:A single-center, retrospe...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sato S,Kawashima H,Kashiwagi Y,Hoshika A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe baseline characteristics of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) with right heart catheterization (RHC)-confirmed pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and explore risk factors for PAH in pSS. METHODS:This case-control study included consecutive patients hospitalized with pSS-PAH from 2007 to...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yan S,Li M,Wang H,Yang X,Zhao J,Wang Q,Liu Y,Lai J,Tian Z,Song H,Zhao Y,Zeng X

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) monoclonal antibody (infliximab) therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and previous exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) who had normal liver function. METHODS:This is a retrospective study from a 26-week, prospective, multicenter trial in...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Zhang X,Zhang F,Wu D,Bao C,Zhu P,Zhang X,Huang C,He D,Tao Y,Fang Y,Gu J,Wu H,Sun L,Yang X,Huang F,Xu H,Zhao D,Zhang M,Zheng Y,Li Z

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explain the missing heritability after the genome-wide association studies era, sequencing studies allow the identification of low-frequency variants with a stronger effect on disease risk. Common variants in the interleukin 10 gene (IL10) have been consistently associated with Behçet's disease (BD) and the goal...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Matos M,Xavier JM,Abrantes P,Sousa I,Rei N,Davatchi F,Shahram F,Jesus G,Barcelos F,Vedes J,Salgado M,Abdollahi BS,Nadji A,Moraes-Fontes MF,Shafiee NM,Ghaderibarmi F,Vaz Patto J,Crespo J,Oliveira SA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classification of the systemic vasculitides has been controversial for several decades. The Chapel Hill consensus Conference definitions originally developed in 1994, but revised and extended in 2012 are now widely accepted. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were first published in 1990, are now ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Guillevin L,Terrier B

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Capable of multi-organ involvement in Sjogren's syndrome (SS), cardiac findings of pulmonary effusion, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension are seen in patients with SS. Aortic stiffness (AS) reflects the mechanical tension and elasticity of the aorta. In this study, our ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Ciçek OF,Bayram NA,Ayhan H,Erten S,Aslan AN,Sarı C,Ozen MB,Bİlen E,Bastuğ S,Durmaz T,Keleş T,Bozkurt E

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor infliximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were disease-resistant to recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra). METHODS:A total of 104 patients with active RA despite methotrexate (MTX) treatment were enrolled in the open...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Bao J,Yue T,Li T,He DY,Bao YX

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if showing patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ultrasound (US) images of their inflamed joints: (i) increased belief in the necessity of medication; (ii) encouraged patient activation, that is, confidence and understanding in managing their health; and (iii) facilitated medication adherence. ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Joplin SK,van der Zwan R,Bagga H,Joshua F,Wong PK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure serial interleukin (IL)-6 levels in newly diagnosed patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA), treated in a randomized controlled trial of modified-release prednisone (MR) vs immediate-release prednisolone (IR) used in a tapering regimen conforming to British Society for Rheumatology GCA guidelines...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Miler E,Stapleton PP,Mapplebeck S,Mackerness C,Gayford D,Aung T,Wilson L,Schofield P,Dasgupta B

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by immune abnormalities, progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, and microvascular injury and damage. Interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R) is expressed in the epidermis from patients with SSc. However, information describing the role of IL-21 in SSc is limited. M...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lei L,He ZY,Zhao C,Sun XJ,Zhong XN

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several forms of arthritis and rheumatism can sometimes complicate leprosy. However, its presentation as an acute onset arthritis is unusual. We report two adult male naïve patients who presented to our rheumatology outpatient clinic with acute onset inflammatory polyarthritis, skin rash and mild sensory neurodeficit....

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sheetal S,Arvind C

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that is associated with genetic and environmental factors and microbial infection. With respect to microbial infection, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been a widely discussed issue in recent decades. Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) belongs to the same γ-herp...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Tung YC,Ke LY,Tsai SM,Lu PL,Tsai WC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though, Hippocrates recognized gout as an affection of older men and a product of high living long back in 5th century BC, this painful condition promises to accompany humanity to the 21st century. The incidence is progressively rising and females are also affected in the modern era. There are also regional and e...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Paul BJ,James R

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:Gynceological involvement in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides is rare. We describe a case of ANCA-associated vasculitis in an elderly woman presenting with fevers, cough and a rash. Further investigations revealed vasculitic involvement of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and omen...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sukhdeo A,Bertouch J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic slow-acting drugs for osteoarthritis (SYSADOAs) are recommended for the medium- to long-term management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) due to their abilities to control pain, improve function and delay joint structural changes. Among SYSADOAs, evidence is greatest for the patented crystalline glucosamine sulf...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Saengnipanthkul S,Waikakul S,Rojanasthien S,Totemchokchyakarn K,Srinkapaibulaya A,Cheh Chin T,Mai Hong N,Bruyère O,Cooper C,Reginster JY,Lwin M

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Behçet's disease (BD) has been recognized as an unclassified type of vasculitis with an accompanying tendency to thrombosis. No disease-specific pathology has been demonstrated so far to explain the prothrombotic state, and this predisposition is considered to be associated with endothelial activation/dysfun...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Cosan F,Oku B,Gedar Totuk OM,Abaci N,Ustek D,Diz Kucukkaya R,Gul A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a major cause of mortality in connective tissue disease (CTD). The survival rates and mortality-predictive factors of a nationwide registry of Korean patients with CTD-PH measured by echocardiography were determined. METHODS:Patients with CTD-PH were enrolled between...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Kang KY,Jeon CH,Choi SJ,Yoon BY,Choi CB,Lee CH,Suh CH,Lee CW,Cho CS,Nam EJ,Koh EM,Kim HY,Choi HJ,Kim HA,Jun JB,Lee J,Kim J,Ji JD,Min JK,Kim KJ,Shin K,So MW,Kwon SR,Kim SK,Nah SS,Kwok SK,Lee SK,Lee SW

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the frequency of the metabolic syndrome and its components in a sample of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and controls. METHODS:This case control study was performed on 188 women over 18 years old: 92 RA patients and 96 healthy controls, from 2006 to 2008. Blood pressure, height, weight and wais...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Karimi M,Mazloomzadeh S,Kafan S,Amirmoghadami H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Data regarding the incidence rate (IR) of cardiopulmonary involvement in comparison between late-onset SSc and early-onset SSc are limited. OBJECTIVE:To compare the prevalence of clinical manifestations and the IR of cardiopulmonary involvement compared between the two subgroups. METHODS:An inception coh...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Wangkaew S,Phiriyakrit P,Sawangduan V,Prasertwittayakij N,Euathrongchit J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00