Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis: an update.

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：:Within the past year information has accumulated on the role of infections in the pathogenesis of vasculitis. Superantigens play an important role in the stimulation of the immune system. Behçet's syndrome is a vasculitis that affects children as well as adults. Recently published childhood studies highlight the impor...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ozen S

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a peripheral circulatory disorder characterized by sudden episodes of digital artery spasm, often precipitated by cold temperature or emotional stress. Although the cause of RP is not fully known, it appears to involve inappropriate adrenergic response to cold stimuli. Treatment of RP is c...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Sturgill MG,Seibold JR

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent evidence for infection rates in patients with systemic vasculitides, the role of specific infectious agents in the pathogenesis of vasculitis and recent breakthroughs in the treatment of virus-associated vasculitides. RECENT FINDINGS:In well designed recent studies, infections were f...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Thomas K,Vassilopoulos D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is a distinct clinical entity with characteristic clinical and radiographic features; however, a multitude of other metabolic, infectious and inflammatory disorders mimic it both clinically and radiographically. RECENT FINDINGS:We present in this review article recent ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Merjanah S,Igoe A,Magrey M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Juvenile systemic sclerosis has a variety of clinical manifestations, sometimes different from the adult form. Early recognition, proper classification and treatment may improve the long-term outcome. RECENT FINDINGS:A large multicenter study coordinated by the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Zulian F,Martini G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The Wnt signaling pathway has been a major focus of effort in the bone field for the past 5 years. This review will examine some of the seminal findings that have brought us to our current understanding of the role of this pathway in bone metabolism. RECENT FINDINGS:The Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pat...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Johnson ML,Kamel MA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a potentially destructive disease with profound impact on patients' function and quality of life. Newer therapeutic agents have revolutionized outcomes but have not resulted in best outcomes for all patients. In this article, we will review recent progress in the developme...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bykerk VP,Schoels MM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to discuss the mechanisms of central and peripheral tolerance in relation to T-cell mediated autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RECENT FINDINGS:The well established association between major histocompatibility complex class II and RA has led us to understand that...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cosway E,Anderson G,Garside P,Prendergast C

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Antisynthetase syndrome (ASyS) is an acquired myopathy characterized by the presence of myositis-specific autoantibodies directed against tRNA-synthetases. ASyS is potentially life threatening due to lung involvement and treatment remains a challenge to date. With symptoms not limited to muscles but a...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Gallay L,Gayed C,Hervier B

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the muscles and skin. Immunosuppressive therapy has played a very important role in reducing mortality rates and morbidity. The review focuses on the spectrum of medications currently used in the treatment of juveni...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stringer E,Feldman BM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, four areas are discussed: fluoroquinolone-induced tendinitis, volar flexor tenosynovitis (trigger finger), Achilles tendon lesions, and occupational medicine issues. The relationship of fluoroquinolone treatment to musculoskeletal lesions, especially Achilles tendinitis and tear, is most intriguing. Th...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Biundo JJ Jr,Mipro RC Jr,Fahey P

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an update on the new interleukin-1 (IL-1) cytokine family members in inflammatory diseases with focus on recent findings concerning the family members IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38 and their different expression patterns. RECENT FINDINGS:The IL-1 cytokines are known to be involved in m...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Hahn M,Frey S,Hueber AJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblasts within the skin of scleroderma patients constitute a phenotypically heterogeneous population with regard to expression of collagens, cytokines, and cytokine receptors. By in situ hybridization techniques, scleroderma skin is shown to contain a subpopulation of fibroblasts that are stimulated for expression...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Unemori EN,Amento EP

更新日期：1991-12-01 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：:The molecular mechanisms of the primary immunodeficiencies have been further explored and provide insights into the regulation of the immune response and its role in autoimmune disease, infection, and malignancy. The critical role of CD40-CD40 ligand-mediated effects in T cell-dependent B cell activation, shown throug...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stein CM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review addresses diagnostic methods for crystalline arthritis including synovial fluid analysis, ultrasound, and dual energy CT scan (DECT). RECENT FINDINGS:There are new technologies on the horizon to improve the ease, sensitivity, and specificity of synovial fluid analysis. Raman spectr...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Zell M,Zhang D,FitzGerald J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To help clinicians to distinguish between myositis (and other immune-mediated and immunosuppressant-responsive disorders) and its many clinical mimics. RECENT FINDINGS:Increasing experience has shown that findings from conventional investigations, such as muscle biopsy, can be misleading. More specia...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Hilton-Jones D

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models of systemic connective tissue diseases have provided valuable insights into the causative mechanisms and the pathogenesis of these diseases, and have provided the means to test potentially useful therapeutic interventions. Although numerous animal models for systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been described, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Jimenez SA,Christner PJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a recently described fibroinflammatory condition that can affect nearly any organ. Our knowledge of this condition--its manifestations, diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment--is expanding rapidly. RECENT FINDINGS:This review highlights the most recent developments in...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Wallace ZS,Stone JH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by the production of antinuclear autoantibodies and dysfunction of T-cells, B-cells, and dendritic cells. Here, we review newly recognized genetic factors and mechanisms that underlie abnormal intracellular signal processing and intercellular communication...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Perl A,Fernandez DR,Telarico T,Doherty E,Francis L,Phillips PE

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergence of various therapeutic possibilities in the field of osteoarthritis has strongly prompted clinicians to conduct studies to evaluate the symptomatic as well as the potential chondromodulating effects of these treatments. For this purpose, some authors recently proposed guidelines with regard not only to t...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Dougados M

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors frequently undergo orthopedic procedures. These patients may be at risk for serious postoperative infections as antitumor necrosis factor agents may be associated with impaired immunity ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pappas DA,Giles JT

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The identification of the genetic variants that mediate the risk for susceptibility and severity of rheumatoid arthritis will allow the development of new drug targets and also increase the ability to predict disease course. Technical and methodologic progress has fueled the advances in this field. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： van der Helm-van Mil AH,Wesoly JZ,Huizinga TW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite its critical roles in body movement, structure, and metabolism, skeletal muscle remains underappreciated in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation, physical inactivity, and medication toxicities impair skeletal muscle. These skeletal muscle alteratio...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Andonian BJ,Huffman KM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review developments in the literature concerning work disability in the rheumatic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:There have been three sets of studies to emerge in the last year. In the first, several studies analyze alternative research methods to document work disability. The second set uses qualitat...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Yelin E

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, we address current concepts and recent experimental results that relate to heterogeneity in the physiologic, biochemical, and morphologic properties of mammalian skeletal muscle fibers. Recent data reinforce some of these current concepts while questioning others. The biochemical bases of the concepts ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Talmadge RJ,Roy RR,Edgerton VR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Provide an update of studies published in last 2 years on the outcomes and therapies in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematous (cSLE). RECENT FINDINGS:Additional evidence has been provided about the benefits of universal hydroxychloroquine in SLE patients, although antimalarial maculopathy may b...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Rodriguez-Smith J,Brunner HI

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the present knowledge of the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and unfolded protein response (UPR) in the pathogenesis of fibrotic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:ER stress and UPR occur in a number of diseases associated with organ fibrosis; however, the contribution of these pathways to...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Lenna S,Trojanowska M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HLA-B27 is virtually absent in most of the sub-Saharan Africa populations, and ankylosing spondylitis is rare; only a few patients have been reported from central and southern Africa. HLA-B27 was present in only one of 17 patients (6%). The disease shows clinical features that are similar to those observed in white HL...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Mijiyawa M,Oniankitan O,Khan MA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00