Skeletal muscle disease in rheumatoid arthritis: the center of cardiometabolic comorbidities?

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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article discusses genomic investigations in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) beyond genome-wide association (GWA) studies, but prior to this, genetic variants achieving genome-wide significance will be summarized highlighting key pathways contributing to disease pathogenesis. RECENT FINDINGS:Evidence...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： O'Rielly DD,Uddin M,Rahman P

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An increased expression of type I interferon (IFN) regulated genes (an IFN signature) has been reported in blood and tissue cells from patients with SLE and other autoimmune diseases. We review the possible mechanisms behind the IFN signature as well as clinical and therapeutic consequences of this ob...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Rönnblom L,Eloranta ML

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is a common disorder among older adults. The diagnosis is based solely on radiographic abnormalities defined using the Resnick criteria. DISH is characterized by ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine and v...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Sarzi-Puttini P,Atzeni F

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal problems remain among the main limitations of the quality of life of renal failure patients, in particular of those treated with long-term maintenance dialysis. Renal osteodystrophy continues to receive great attention. The mechanisms of uremic skeletal resistance to parathormone (PTH) are further inve...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bardin T

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the recent efficacy and safety data comparing methotrexate (MTX) and leflunomide (LEF) monotherapy, in combination with biologic therapies and in combination with each other. RECENT FINDINGS:MTX is the 'anchor drug' in all rheumatoid arthritis treatment strategies. Patients with contraindic...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Singer O,Gibofsky A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), asymptomatic bone disease can be detected by bone densitometry. The bone mineral density is about 10% lower than normal control values, especially in the cortical radius. Without parathyroidectomy, bone mineral density is frequently stable, but a few patients, mostly postmenopaus...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cormier C,Souberbielle JC,Kindermans C

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus is a prototypic autoimmune disease characterized by antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), including pathogenic specificities to DNA. As shown by recent research, ANA production is a genetically determined process in which self antigens drive B and T cells that have escaped the normal mechanisms o...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pisetsky DS

更新日期：2000-09-01 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

abstract：:Due to our increasing knowledge of mechanisms underlying pathogenic events in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, biologic agents have been further explored and tested in open and controlled clinical trials. Based on the results of placebo-controlled trials, monoclonal antibodies to CD4+ T cells have been found ineffective...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Kalden JR,Manger B

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organ transplantation offers new life to patients who suffer from incurable disease. The problem of rejection of the transplanted organ has been overcome with the use of potent immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs, although they allow graft tolerance and graft survival, also are associated with complications such as o...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Epstein S,Shane E,Bilezikian JP

更新日期：1995-05-01 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:Infections have been suggested to contribute to disease induction and reactivation in many of the idiopathic vasculitides. This review describes and evaluates the evidence that microbes are involved in the etiopathogenesis of these diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Large-vessel vasculitis has recently been a...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： van Timmeren MM,Heeringa P,Kallenberg CG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is well recognized that the complement system plays multiple roles in systemic lupus erythematosus. Activation of the classical pathway by immune complexes leads to the generation of inflammatory mediators, thus promoting tissue injury. Complement activation also plays an important role in the main...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Karp DR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The autoinflammatory diseases are a group of conditions that include the hereditary fever syndromes, and result from upregulated innate immune responses. The discovery of the genetic basis for these conditions led to the description of novel intracellular receptors for infectious and noninfectious dan...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ryan JG,Goldbach-Mansky R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The production of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens is the hallmark of systemic lupus erythematosus. Among the large number of autoantibodies known, only a limited number appear to be clinically important. The various autoantibodies have different clinical significance in lupus patients. In this...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Sawalha AH,Harley JB

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

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:Pulmonary fibrosis is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Among the most common forms of lung fibrosis are idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). Despite a wealth of literature regarding each of these diseases, stud...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Murray LA,Rubinowitz A,Herzog EL

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are targeted predominantly to intracellular nucleoprotein particles. Following analysis of the quantitative and qualitative properties of the humoral immune response as well as identification of the major particles recognized as antigens, current studies are address...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Elkon K

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis and IgA nephropathy share some immunologic features, eg, elevated serum IgA and IgA-immune complex levels. These entities are frequently found as being associated. IgA and IgA immune complex catabolism involves asialoglycoprotein receptors and specific IgA Fc receptors (FcalphaR or CD89) on tiss...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Montenegro V,Monteiro RC

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pathogenesis is complex. Aberrancies of immune function that previously were described but not well understood are now becoming better characterized, in part through recognition of monogenic cases of lupus-like disease. RECENT FINDINGS:We highlight here recent descr...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Lo MS,Tsokos GC

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：:New information on the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis emphasizes more aggressive control of arthritis, particularly the use of methotrexate, both in low- and higher-dose regimens. Information concerning drug toxicity, including that of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, second-line agents, and metho...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Emery HM

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review aims to describe the spectrum of clinical, histological, and serological features in patients with immune-mediated necrotizing myopathies (IMNMs). RECENT FINDINGS:Autoantibodies recognizing the signal recognition particle (SRP) or 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR) define tw...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pinal-Fernandez I,Mammen AL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since their discovery over 15 years ago, intensive research has focused on the presence, phenotype and function of FOXP3(+) regulatory T cells (Treg) in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The questions of whether Treg deficiencies underlie autoimmune pathology and whether or how Tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Mijnheer G,Prakken BJ,van Wijk F

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Significant advances in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis have been made in the past 10 years. This review aims to detail advances in treatment aimed at induction of remission. RECENT FINDINGS:Cyclophosphamide-based regimes remain the standard of care, at leas...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Harper L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refinement of criteria for classifying childhood rheumatic diseases has contributed to earlier, more complete, and more precise diagnosis of children with spondyloarthropathies. Recent additions to the literature have contributed new international perspectives relating to the prevalence of juvenile spondyloarthropathi...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Rosenberg AM

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have revealed the important role of streptococci in the etiology of Behçet's disease. Among patients with Behçet's disease, there is a high incidence of a history of streptococcal infections. Certain antigens of streptococci induced not only cutaneous, delayed-type hypersensitivity, but also systemic at...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Mizushima Y

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00