No increased risk of herpes zoster in TNF inhibitor and non-TNF inhibitor users with rheumatoid arthritis: epidemiological study using the Japanese health insurance database.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance of a line blot (LB) assay for identifying anti-PM-Scl antibody (Ab). METHODS:We screened 56 serum samples from systemic sclerosis patients using a protein immunoprecipitation (IP) assay and an LB assay (Systemic Sclerosis Profile Euroline® Blot test kit) to detect anti-PM-Scl Ab. ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Hamaguchi Y,Kuwana M,Takehara K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to cadmium links smoking, the most import antetiological factor in the development of seropositive RA, and many of the other known contemporary risk factors. Epidemiological studies investigating the link between smoking, occupations, social class, region of residency and RA should consider cadmium exposure a...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Hutchinson D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update Schall's classification for Sjögren's syndrome (SS) by the new quantitative stimulation test with dynamic salivary glands scintigraphy (qsDSGS) and to standardize quantitative salivary gland scintigraphy. METHODS:The histopathology, oral, ocular, serological examination and qsDSGS of 268 consecuti...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Zhu GW,Gao Z,Feng HB,Qiu JJ

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：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：:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a purified plasma product that is used for many immune-deficient conditions and autoimmune conditions. Use of IVIg for treatment for Kawasaki disease (KD) is critical for control of inflammation. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a single infusion of 2 g/kg preferably...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lo MS,Newburger JW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with multifactorial etiology. Several studies show that genetic factors have an important part in the incidence of SLE. The C1QTNF4 gene is involved in the regulation of the inflammatory pathways by pro-inflammatory function. In the present study, w...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Pakzad B,Shirpour R,Mousavi M,Karimzadeh H,Salehi A,Kazemi M,Amini G,Akbari M,Salehi R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the prevalence of sicca symptoms and secondary Sjögren's syndrome (sSS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, and the impact of sSS on disease activity and treatment profile in RA patients. METHODS:Three hundred and seven RA patients responding positive to at least one of the questions in a questionnai...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Haga HJ,Naderi Y,Moreno AM,Peen E

更新日期：2012-06-01 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

abstract：AIM:To investigate the point prevalence of depression and anxiety in psoriatic arthritis and putative reductions in these comorbidities with the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. METHOD:We performed a systematic review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines examining point prevalence of depression and anxiety in psoriat...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Kamalaraj N,El-Haddad C,Hay P,Pile K

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：AIM:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents as the abnormal activation and over-proliferation of immune competent cells. Few studies have characterized the role of natural killer (NK) and NK T (NKT) cells in the pathogenesis of SLE, and therefore a consensus has not been reached as yet. METHOD:Thirty-two patients ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Ye Z,Ma N,Zhao L,Jiang ZY,Jiang YF

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish guidelines for the clinical management of axial spondyloarthritis that take into account local issues and clinical practice concerns for Taiwan. METHOD:Overarching principles and recommendations were established by consensus among a panel of rheumatology and rehabilitation experts, based on analysis o...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Wei JC,Liu CH,Tseng JC,Hsieh LF,Chen CH,Chen HH,Chen HA,Chen YC,Chou CT,Liao HT,Lin YC,Luo SF,Yang DH,Yeo KJ,Tsai WC,Taiwan Rheumatology Association (TRA).

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary systemic vasculitis is a group of heterogeneous disorders, characterized by inflammation of blood vessels causing end organ damage from ischemia, aneurysm formation or dissection. Delay in the early diagnosis owing to non-specific symptoms, lack of definitive serological tests, limited availability of biopsy a...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Danve A,O'Dell J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test whether treatment with celecoxib reduces the incidence of gastroduodenal ulcers compared to diclofenac in Asian patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with minimal significant risk factors. METHODS:Patients with a clinical diagnosis of OA or RA of at least 3 months were randomized t...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Cheung R,Cheng TT,Dong Y,Lin HY,Lai K,Lau CS,Feng H,Parsons B

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To make a rheumatology-specific electronic medical record (EMR) application for easy clinical data entry, automated display of outcome measures in real-time that generates well laid-out print-outs; and provides an easily retrievable database for clinical analysis and research. METHODS:Highly labour-intensiv...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Malaviya AN,Gogia SB

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here, the safety and efficacy data from five Phase 2 studies of tofacitinib in patients with RA are summarized. Tofacitinib 1-30 mg twice daily was investigated, as monotherapy and in combination with methotrexate, in patient...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Fleischmann R,Kremer J,Tanaka Y,Gruben D,Kanik K,Koncz T,Krishnaswami S,Wallenstein G,Wilkinson B,Zwillich SH,Keystone E

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the level of agreement among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with the principles and recommendations of the treat-to-target (T2T) initiative in New Zealand (NZ) and to further explore specific patient opinions via online iterative surveys. METHODS:Participants with RA were recruited fro...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Benham H,Rutherford M,Kirby S,Stebbings S,White D,Sim D,Harrison A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of dexamethasone and methylprednisolone for pulse therapy of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up. METHODS:This randomized double-blind controlled study was performed in the Emam Reza Educational Hospital of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Sadra V,Khabbazi A,Kolahi S,Hajialiloo M,Ghojazadeh M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of peer-led group education on the quality of life and depression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS:Eighty patients with definite AS were allocated randomly to either the education or control group. The education group (n = 40) was subjected to a peer-led group ed...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Kaya T,Goksel Karatepe A,Atici Ozturk P,Gunaydin R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Laboratory and immunological abnormalities seen in overt macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) may be observed in patients with untreated new onset systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SoJIA). We investigated the prevalence of clinical and traditional laboratory markers of MAS as well as soluble CD163...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Reddy VV,Myles A,Cheekatla SS,Singh S,Aggarwal A

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：AIM:This study evaluated the anti-inflammatory properties of a species of Sorghum bicolor leaf (SBL) grown in West Africa. METHOD:Cyclo-oxygenase (COX)-2:COX-1 selectivity assay was carried out by plating isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells in culture medium with specific SBL fractions: crude extract (J), ethy...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Makanjuola SBL,Ogundaini AO,Ajonuma LC,Dosunmu A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biologics have emerged as an important modality of treatment in rheumatic diseases and have allowed the rheumatologist to explore varied therapeutic uses of these drugs. Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody against CD20 receptor is an important member of the biologic armamentarium for the treatment of various refractory a...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Shah S,Kavadichanda CG,Belani P,Ganesh RN,Negi VS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Australia has one of the highest prevalence rates of systemic sclerosis (SSc) worldwide. In order to highlight management deficiencies and key areas for further research, it is essential to understand its local epidemiological patterns, natural history, prognosis and mortality trends over time. METHODS:To id...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Morrisroe K,Stevens W,Proudman S,Nikpour M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine serum levels and histopathological characteristics of fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3) in patients with polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM), and to evaluate the correlation between the FABP3 and muscle strength. METHODS:The study population included 24 subjects with PM/DM, 12 subjects...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Zhang L,Zhou H,Peng Q,Jiang W,Qiao W,Wang G

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：AIM:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonists have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammatory cytokine production in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Cysteine-rich angiogenic inducer 61 (Cyr61) is associated with diseases related to chronic inflammation. The aim of this study was to investi...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Kwon EJ,Park EJ,Choi S,Kim SR,Cho M,Kim J

更新日期：2017-10-01 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