Circulating interleukin-6 as a biomarker in a randomized controlled trial of modified-release prednisone vs immediate-release prednisolone, in newly diagnosed patients with giant cell arteritis.

abstract：AIM:In this study we aimed at identifying the bone mineral density (BMD) reference values of hands, according to age, measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and assessing the correlation of these values with lumbar and femoral BMD values. METHOD:A total of 403 healthy women aged between 20 and 70 particip...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Alioglu K,Dogu B,Sirzai H,Yilmaz F,Kuran B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this article is two-fold: (i) to demonstrate the relation between vitamin D deficiency and dry eye and impaired tear function; and (ii) to investigate the possible associations among clinical parameters of hypovitaminosis D with dry eye parameters. METHOD:Fifty premenopausal women with vitamin D deficie...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yildirim P,Garip Y,Karci AA,Guler T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study was designed to examine the effect of Burdock root tea on inflammatory markers and oxidative stress indicators in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS:Thirty-six patients (10 men and 26 women) aged 50-70 years old with knee osteoarthritis referred to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation D...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Maghsoumi-Norouzabad L,Alipoor B,Abed R,Eftekhar Sadat B,Mesgari-Abbasi M,Asghari Jafarabadi M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The use of healthcare resources by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients can be related to the presence of disease, comorbid conditions, use of steroids, and the combined use of immunosuppressants. This study evaluated the risk factors associated with infection and hospitalization in RA. METHODS:This multicenter, cro...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Chandrashekara S,Shobha V,Dharmanand BG,Jois R,Kumar S,Mahendranath KM,Haridas V,Prasad S,Singh Y,Daware MA,Swamy A,Subramanian R,Somashekar SA,Shanthappa AM,Anupama KR

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study investigated the prognostic factors of cardiac death or cardiac failure using cardiac scintigraphy, echocardiography (UCG), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in asymptomatic systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated SSc patients who had undergone cardiac scintigraphy usi...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Iida H,Hanaoka H,Okada Y,Kiyokawa T,Takakuwa Y,Yamada H,Okazaki T,Ozaki S,Yamaguchi K,Nakajima Y,Kawahata K

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：:Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is characterized by eosinophilic vasculitis. Patients rarely present without asthma. Cases developing subarachnoid hemorrhage from central nervous system vasculitis are rarely reported. We report a 48-year-old woman with rapidly evolving and progressive multi-system...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lee MXW,Teng GG,Raju GC,Lim AYN

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To assess demographical and clinical data in a Middle-European cohort of patients with Adamantiades-Behçet's disease (ABD), together with the use of medication in adherence to international guidelines. METHODS:In a retrospective cohort study, in- and outpatients of an Austrian secondary and tertiary univers...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Moosmann T,Veraar C,Brunner J,Fraedrich G,Frech A,Horninger W,Ratzinger G,Streif W,Teuchner B,Willeit J,Zlamy M,De Zordo T,Schirmer M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Previous analysis of comparative anti-citrullinated heat shock protein 90 (citHSP90) antibody profiles between bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum indicates that the lung plays a direct role in shaping the immune repertoire of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD). METHODS:To addres...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Chen J,Song S,Liu Y,Liu D,Lin Y,Ge S,Ascherman DP

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare disease characterized by chronic, nonspecific inflammatory and sclerotic or fibrotic tissue in the periaortic or periiliac retroperitoneum that encases adjacent structures. There will be a series of clinical manifestations once the proliferated fibrous tissues encase the abdomi...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lian L,Wang C,Tian JL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I is one of the most important problems with regard to physical medicine and rehabilitation. CRPS may cause not only higher therapeutic costs but also greater work time loss. The mechanism and pathogenesis of CRPS still remains unknown. Some findings indicating oxida...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Baykal T,Seferoglu B,Karsan O,Kiziltunc A,Senel K

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inflammatory joint diseases (IJDs) are chronic arthritis, but frequently present with co-morbidities of other organs and systems, which is known as extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). It is still unclear which clinical characteristics or bio-markers can predict the development of EAMs. The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yan S,Cui Y,Zhang X,Zhang G,Dong G,Feng Y,Song Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between sleep quality (SQ) and disease activity (DA) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to evaluate the response to anti-tumor necrosis factor α (anti-TNF-α) therapy on sleep disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 34 patients who ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Karatas G,Bal A,Yuceege M,Firat H,Gurcay E,Ardic S,Cakci FA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The results of previous studies regarding the role of adiponectin in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) are controversial. The aim of this study is to investigate the relation of plasma adiponectin levels with clinical and radiological disease severity in knee OA patients. METHOD:Sixty patients with knee OA a...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Cuzdan Coskun N,Ay S,Evcik FD,Oztuna D

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：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：: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:Osteoporosis in axial spondyloarthropathy (axSpA) is difficult to accurately diagnose due to osteoproliferation of the spine interfering with conventional (anteroposterior, AP) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). This study compares AP and lateral projections of DXA when assessing bone mineral density (BMD) of ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Fitzgerald G,Anachebe T,McCarroll K,O'Shea F

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell disorder. Musculoskeletal and skin manifestations of this disorder are rare. Here we report a case of a young male patient presenting with polyarthritis and skin rash resembling vasculitis. Detailed investigations revealed that he was suffering from multiple myeloma in ...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Agarwal D,Sharma A,Kapoor S,Garg SR,Malaviya AN

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

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：AIM:Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) affects patients in the prime of their economic productivity. We aim to identify factors associated with poor work productivity in patients with axSpA in Singapore. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in two tertiary centers in Singapore. Consecutive adult patients ≥21 yea...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Goh Y,Kwan YH,Leung YY,Fong W,Cheung PP

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Multidisciplinary discussions (MDDs) have emphasized improve medical services and outcomes. We used a multidisciplinary approach to explore whether patient emotional satisfaction and confidence affected treatment outcomes in rheumatic disease (RD)-related interstitial lung disease (ILD). METHODS:From Decemb...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Jeong SO,Uh ST,Park S,Kim HS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the association between chest computed tomography (CT) findings and incidence of respiratory adverse events (RAEs), and to detect risk factors for RAEs, in RA patients treated with long-term biological therapy. METHODS:Clinical and radiological data of 332 RA patients who were trea...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Matsumoto T,Iwano S,Takahashi N,Asai S,Watanabe T,Asai N,Sobue Y,Ito S,Ishiguro N,Kojima T

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Medication non-adherence influences outcomes of therapies for chronic diseases. Allopurinol is a cornerstone therapy for patients with gout; however, non-adherence to allopurinol is prevalent in Singapore and limits its effectiveness. Between 2008-2010, an adherence-enhancing program was implemented at the rheumato...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Lin LW,Teng GG,Lim AYN,Yoong JS,Zethraeus N,Wee HL

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vemurafenib is an inhibitor of the BRAF V600E mutation which is associated with tumor responses in patients with metastatic melanoma. Although it is generally well tolerated, common side effects of vemurafenib have been reported. Arthralgia is one of the more common adverse event associated with vemurafenib. We herein...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Babacan T,Türkbeyler IH,Balakan O,Pehlivan Y,Suner A,Kısacık B

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) often require total hip arthroplasties. We present a retrospective review of 32 total hip arthroplasties (THA) performed for patients with SLE, RA or AS from 2003 to 2008 in a tertiary hospital in Singa...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Chong RW,Chong CS,Lai CH

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:We examined the relationship between cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and serious infections. METHOD:We conducted a single-center retrospective chart review study with 43 autoimmune disease patients experiencing CMV reactivation. We investigated the risk factors for serious infections among the patients using lo...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Yoshihara R,Komai T,Shoda H,Fujio K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In June 2015, the Thai Rheumatism Association (TRA) approved an update of its recommendation for the use of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and targeted synthetic (tsDMARD) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to cover those currently available in Thailand (etanercept, infliximab,...

journal_title：International journal of rheumatic diseases

authors： Louthrenoo W,Kasitanon N,Katchamart W,Aiewruengsurat D,Chevaisrakul P,Chiowchanwisawakit P,Dechanuwong P,Hanvivadhanakul P,Mahakkanukrauh A,Manavathongchai S,Muangchan C,Narongroeknawin P,Phumethum V,Siripaitoon B,Suesuwan A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00