How Can We Improve Disease Education in People with Gout?

abstract：:Although the pathogenesis of SLE remains poorly understood, there is consensus that it involves a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. New technologies applied to genomic and gene expression studies have revealed novel gene mutations and cytokine alterations in this disease. Recently, advances ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Stichweh D,Pascual V

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical femur fractures are rare but a growing concern, as they are more common in patients who use bisphosphonates. The best radiology-based studies have had access to only short-term exposure data, while the studies using prescription databases with substantial long-term data did not have access to radiology report...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Abrahamsen B,Clark EM

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Arthritis is a well-recognized symptom of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). We provide a summary of available data regarding the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and autoantibody associations of joint involvement in various forms of IIM. RECENT FINDINGS:Arthritis is reported in 18-55% ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Klein M,Mann H,Vencovský J

更新日期：2019-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This study had two objectives: to describe the historical development of self-reported presenteeism instruments that can be used to identify and measure presenteeism as a result of musculoskeletal disease (MSD) and to identify if, and how many of these, presenteeism instruments are underpinned by economic theory. Syst...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Jones C,Payne K,Gannon B,Verstappen S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a complex autoimmune disorder that has been transformed from a uniformly lethal process to a chronic disease with a relapsing-remitting course. In the setting of frequent relapses, the need to manage cumulative disease damage and drug toxicities has spurred the identification and devel...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Sarraf P,Kay J,Friday RP,Reginato AM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the body's largest organ and first line of defense against the environment, the skin plays a vital role in host immune defense. In addition to its function as a physical barrier, the skin contains an active immune surveillance network and can mount highly specific responses to eliminate invading organisms. In this ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Fuhlbrigge RC,Chaiban R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout is the most common inflammatory arthropathy and occurs in the setting of elevated serum urate levels. Gout is also known to be associated with multiple comorbidities including cardiovascular disease and the metabolic syndrome. Recent advances in research have increased our understanding and improved our knowledge...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： George RL,Keenan RT

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic defects of collagen formation (the collagenopathies) affect almost every organ system and tissue in the body. They can be grouped by clinical phenotype, which usually correlates with the tissue distribution of the affected collagen subtype. Many of these conditions present in childhood; however, milder phenoty...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Jobling R,D'Souza R,Baker N,Lara-Corrales I,Mendoza-Londono R,Dupuis L,Savarirayan R,Ala-Kokko L,Kannu P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, the various systemic manifestations reported in localized scleroderma, their incidence, their relationship with systemic sclerosis, and their relationship with other autoimmune or connective tissue diseases will be analyzed. ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Zulian F

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistive exercise is controversial for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. This paper provides an update on exercise and clinical assessment in these patients. The few published studies on this topic report unchanged disease activity from a variety of exercise regimens in patients in all stages of disea...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Alexanderson H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal chondral or osteochondral lesions can be painful and disabling because they have insufficient intrinsic repair potential, and constitute one of the major extrinsic risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA). Attention has, therefore, been paid to regenerative therapeutic procedures for the early treatment of cartilagi...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Grässel S,Lorenz J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:One justification for using expensive biologic therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been that it can reduce future healthcare utilization such as joint surgeries and physician visits. However, the evidence to support this assertion is unclear. We conducted a review of the literature for studies wh...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Bansback N,Fu E,Sun H,Guh D,Zhang W,Lacaille D,Milbers K,Anis AH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classification of Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has been revised with the introduction of the ASAS classification criteria. Although this has best been described in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis, there are population studies evaluating the epidemiology of the different subgroups of SpA. In this paper, w...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Bakland G,Nossent HC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest in imaging ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and related spondyloarthropathies has increased in recent years. MRI is regarded as the most sensitive imaging modality to detect early inflammatory lesions in the sacroiliac joints and in the spine. Standard radiography plays a major role in evaluating potential disease...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Weber U,Kissling RO,Hodler J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of gout appears to be rapidly increasing worldwide and is no longer a disorder suffered primarily by over-fed alcohol consumers. Emerging risk factors include longevity, metabolic syndrome, and new classes of pharmacologic agents. In some ethnic populations, no obvious risk factors can explain the high ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Zaka R,Williams CJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary hemochromatosis is a frequent disease in Caucasian populations. It leads to progressive iron overload in a variety of organs. The most common cause is the C282Y homozygous mutation in the HFE gene. The classical triad of skin hyperpigmentation, diabetes, and liver cirrhosis is nowadays rare but musculoskele...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Husar-Memmer E,Stadlmayr A,Datz C,Zwerina J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced imaging has become essential for recognition of clinically suspected early spondyloarthritis. This report summarizes recent progress towards a data-driven comprehensive definition of a positive sacroiliac joint MRI in axial spondyloarthritis, which incorporates contextual information provided by structural le...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Weber U,Jurik AG,Lambert RG,Maksymowych WP

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Osteoarthritis (OA) is an aging-associated and injury-induced joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, bone sclerosis, and persistent low-grade inflammation in the joint. Aging and injury are triggers of joint pathological changes mediated by pro-inflammatory factors, some of which ar...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Xie C,Chen Q

更新日期：2019-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:While the link between malignancy and vasculitis has been known for some time, the association of vasculitis and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has only recently been reported. This article reviews the most current and landmark publications regarding MDS, as well as malignancy-associated vasculitis. We include theorie...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Agha A,Bateman H,Sterrett A,Valeriano-Marcet J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise is an important part of treatment in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Improved functioning, ability to perform activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life have been reported in adult polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and also recently inclusion body myositis following differen...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Alexanderson H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the study is to briefly review the molecular mechanisms that leads to structural damage in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), defined as new bone formation resulting in complete or incomplete ankylosis of the spine, and the impact of treatment with biologics to retard this process. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Magrey MN,Khan MA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent increase in the number of patients taking opioids chronically for pain has not yielded the expected benefits in reduction of symptoms and improved function. Chronic pain patients typically respond well initially to opioid medications, but regular use is associated with adverse psychological and physical eff...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Krashin D,Sullivan M,Ballantyne J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The investigations used to diagnose an inflammatory muscle disease include history and physical examination, evaluation of serum levels of enzymes derived from skeletal muscle, electromyography, magnetic resonance imaging, and muscle histology. The evaluation of patients who may have noninflammatory myopathy includes,...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Wortmann RL,Vladutiu GD

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease that affects approximately 40% of adults over 70 year. Age is the strongest predictor of OA, while obesity is considered the primary preventable risk factor for OA. Both conditions are associated with abnormal innate immune inflammatory respo...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Kalaitzoglou E,Griffin TM,Humphrey MB

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The effect of urate lowering treatment (ULT) on cardiovascular (CV) risk and mortality in gout has been a topic of interest. This review discusses the CV effect of ULT and comparative CV safety among ULT agents. RECENT FINDINGS:The mechanism linking gout with CV risk is not fully understood but seems...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Kang EH,Kim SC

更新日期：2019-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The pediatric rheumatologist cares for children who may have a wide variety of causes of musculoskeletal pain. These include such diverse conditions as arthritis, low-back pain, hypermobility, metabolic bone pain, and amplified pain syndromes such as complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. This review examine...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Sherry DD

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid syndrome is an important cause of neurologic morbidity. The clinical criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome include only cerebrovascular arterial and venous thrombosis, but many other neurologic manifestations have been associated with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). This review discusses the role ...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Roldan JF,Brey RL

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, presumably related to a greater burden of atherosclerosis, as well as atherosclerotic plaques that tend to be inflamed and rupture prone. Many of the inflammatory pathways underlying the pathobiology of RA are also r...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Giles JT

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal lupus is a disease characterized by one or more of the following findings: congenital heart block, cardiomyopathy, cutaneous lupus lesions, hepatobiliary disease, and thrombocytopenia. Accumulating evidence indicates that the disease is probably caused by maternal autoantibodies, particularly autoantibodies o...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Lee LA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a paraneoplastic syndrome resulting in renal phosphate wasting and decreased bone mineralization. TIO is usually induced by small, slowly growing tumors of mesenchymal origin (phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor mixed connective tissue variant [PMTMCT]). Nonspecific symptoms including fa...

journal_title：Current rheumatology reports

authors： Hautmann AH,Hautmann MG,Kölbl O,Herr W,Fleck M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00