The interaction between host genetics and the microbiome in the pathogenesis of spondyloarthropathies.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Impaired renal uric acid excretion is the major mechanism of hyperuricemia in patients with primary gout. This review highlights recent advances in the knowledge of normal mechanisms of renal uric acid handling and derangement of these mechanisms in uric acid underexcretion. RECENT FINDINGS:The disco...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Taniguchi A,Kamatani N

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As the most common arthritis and a leading cause of chronic disability, osteoarthritis is associated with substantial cost to the individual and to society. Epidemiologic studies have supplied, in addition to incidence, prevalence and risk factor data, much of what is known about the natural history o...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Sharma L,Kapoor D,Issa S

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multiorgan autoimmune disease characterized by IgG-autoantibodies to nuclear antigens that can deposit in the kidney and trigger lupus nephritis. Neutrophils accumulate in the kidneys of patients with proliferative LUPUS NEPHRITIS and neutrophil products and a s...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Nishi H,Mayadas TN

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review studies that clarify the rheumatic manifestations of autoimmune hepatitis, elucidate shared pathogenic pathways, and encourage innovative site-specific therapies. RECENT FINDINGS:Autoimmune hepatitis has clinical manifestations, serological markers, pathogenic mechanisms, genetic predisposi...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Czaja AJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines and growth factors are important in bone tissue as mediators of cell-to-cell and matrix-to-cell communication. Cytokines also locally mediate the effects of several hormones on bone cells. Indeed, calciotropic hormones modulate the bone-cell production rate of these factors and, conversely, can change the nu...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： de Vernejoul MC,Cohen-Solal M,Orcel P

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent interest in gout has led to development of new drugs for acute gout and long-term urate-lowering, as well as interest in improving the use of older drugs. The patients' comorbidities and concomitant medications may contribute to the risk of adverse drug reactions with anti-gout therapies. This ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stamp LK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the present review, recent findings regarding silicone breast implants (SBIs) complicated by rheumatic autoimmune diseases are described. RECENT FINDINGS:Despite changes in the principal constituents of the silicone implants during the past 50 years, silicone remained an adjuvant that may 'bleed' ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cohen Tervaert JW,Colaris MJ,van der Hulst RR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides a risk-stratified and evidence-based management for subsets of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients in the first five years from disease onset. RECENT FINDINGS:Cardiopulmonary disease remains the primary cause of mortality in SSc patients. Morbidity and mortality in SSc-associated p...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Roofeh D,Khanna D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Many patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have additional medical problems that can have an impact on morbidity and mortality. The goal of this review is to summarize the available evidence to date on the association of medical comorbidities with PsA and the implications these comorbidities have on...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ogdie A,Schwartzman S,Husni ME

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Two diseases associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have benefited from advances in the past year which are of great importance for rheumatologists: renal osteodystrophy, which is now clearly associated with vascular calcification and cardiovascular death, and nephogenic systemic fibrosis, which...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bardin T,Richette P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) have potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, in addition to their ability to form cartilage and bone. The purpose of this review is to highlight recent developments and current knowledge gaps in our understanding of the protective effects of MSCs...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ansboro S,Roelofs AJ,De Bari C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial infections can clinically mimic a primary vasculitic syndrome and can directly cause a vasculitis that may respond to prompt recognition and treatment of the infection. Increasing direct and indirect evidence is establishing links between certain infections and vasculopathies, including aortitis, atheroscler...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Mandell BF,Calabrese LH

更新日期：1998-01-01 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: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

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:Although osteoarthritis (OA) has received a paucity of attention from researchers in terms of drug development, there have been some significant findings relevant to clinical issues in OA that are summarized in this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent osteoarthritis research has focused on synovial, subch...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Kalunian KC

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:Tumor necrosis factor-alpha, acting through its receptors expressed on all cells of the body, is a key mediator of inflammation and immunity. However, its overproduction may also lead to pathologic changes. The latter situation occurs often in chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The concept sug...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ziolkowska M,Maslinski W

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute bacterial arthritis continues to be a common occurrence, and despite improved treatment regimens, the prognosis has not improved significantly over the past 20 years. During the past year, the emergence of unique predisposing factors for bacterial arthritis, including prosthetic joints and HIV infection, were em...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Goldenberg DL

更新日期：1994-07-01 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:The spectrum of periodic fever syndromes (PFS)/autoinflammation diseases is continuously expanding. This review provides an overview of the primary research and an update on the main clinical developments in these disorders published in the past 12-18 months. RECENT FINDINGS:IL-1β is pivotal to the p...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Savic S,Dickie LJ,Battellino M,McDermott MF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a renewed interest in the use of low doses of prednisone in the treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis. This is because it has been conclusively shown that low doses of prednisone retard bone damage, and physicians use prednisone because it helps control tender and swollen joints. Two studies appeared ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Conn DL,Lim SS

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article provides an update on the recent findings on autoantibodies to modified proteins in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RECENT FINDINGS:In the past few years, the knowledge on the autoantibodies to citrullinated antigens has expanded considerably. More specifically, it is now clear that many diff...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Toes RE,Huizinga TJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 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:Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare multisystem autoimmune disorder of adults and children that primarily affects skin and skeletal muscle. Classification systems of dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and the other idiopathic inflammatory myopathies focus primarily on features of muscle involvement. However, c...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Santmyire-Rosenberger B,Dugan EM

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article critically reviews the advances in medical management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK) with a focus on recent developments in targeted biologic therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:The role of biologics in the treatment of large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is expanding. TNFα in...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Koster MJ,Matteson EL,Warrington KJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To investigate the association between systemic sclerosis (SSc) to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) carriage. We utilized the database of Clalit Health Services, the largest healthcare organization in Israel and performed a cross-sectional study. RECENT FINDINGS:The study i...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Tiosano S,Cohen AD,Amital H

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will highlight recent advances functionally linking the gut microbiome with mucosal and systemic immune cell activation underlying autoimmunity. RECENT FINDINGS:Dynamic interactions between the gut microbiome and environmental cues (including diet and medicines) shape the effector potenti...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Longman RS,Littman DR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the most updated literature of muscle disease in scleroderma in the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:In the past year, two studies have highlighted that fibrosis is a prevalent histopathologic feature in muscle biopsies of patients with scleroderma muscle disease. In addition, microan...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Paik JJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00