Reiter's syndrome in Greenland. A clinical and epidermiological study of two communities.

abstract：:The coexistence of cryoglobulinemia and C4 deficiency was found in one family. Twelve subjects were examined, most of them being asymptomatic. Cryoglobulins were found in 9 members and its type was defined in 6 of them, 3 having mixed IgM-IgG and 3 having monoclonal IgM cryoglobulins. The concentration of the third co...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Berliner S,Weinberger A,Zamir R,Hazaz B,Pinkhas J

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in 1,287 persons living in densely populated areas and 1, 287 persons living in thinly populated areas, matched as to sex, age, occupation and geographical area, was compared. The patient material was obtained in an epidemiological survey of rheumatoid arthritis (ARA definition) ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hellgren L

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ischaemic digital ulcers (DUs) are a common complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc). This study aimed to characterize patients with SSc and ongoing DUs treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan in clinical practice in France. METHOD:An observational, retrospective, longitudinal study was con...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Agard C,Carpentier PH,Mouthon L,Clerson P,Gressin V,Bérezné A,Diot E,Jego P,Lok C,Sparsa A,Chatelus E,Van Kien AK,Quéré I,Sibilia J,Hachulla E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of Achilles and patella tendinitis has until recently been based on clinical examination, and treatment with local steroid injection has been given blindly. This is the first randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study of local steroid injection in athletes with chronic tendinitis, which...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Fredberg U,Bolvig L,Pfeiffer-Jensen M,Clemmensen D,Jakobsen BW,Stengaard-Pedersen K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the expression of bcl-2, p53, and caspase 3, and measure the Ki-67 proliferation index as well as DNA content and DNA fragmentation in a case of diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee with aggressive clinical behaviour. METHODS:Expression of p53, Bcl-2 and Ki-67 was investig...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Berger I,Paessler HH,Weckauf H,Ehemann V,Helmchen B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the effects of peroral administration of the two non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and flubiprofen on orthotopic and induced heterotopic bone. The treatment induced no effects on the mineral or hydroxyproline contents of femur compared with a control group. Nor could any generalized toxi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Törnkvist H,Nilsson OS,Bauer FC,Lindholm TS

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The right knee of adult rabbits was immobilized in extension for 5 weeks. The rabbits were then allowed to move freely for 8 weeks. Some rabbits were given 100 mg of ibuprofen (Brufen) daily per os during the immobilization and remobilization periods. The controls were not given any drug. The development of the thickn...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Michelsson JE

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the role of crystal size in the biologic response, we quantitated the generation of reactive oxygen metabolites in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) or mononuclear leukocytes (MNs) with a chemiluminescence assay using 6 alpha-alumina preparations with average diameters of 0.6, 0.8, 3.2, 7.5, 28 and 6...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Nagase M,Nishiya H,Takeuchi H

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty cases of unilateral or bilateral atlanto-axial arthritis are described. They were found among 606 RA patients. According to the degree of involvement, the 30 cases were divided into four groups: A. 16 cases. B. 5 cases. C. 7 cases. D. 2 cases. In two patients the atlanto-axial arthritis was the primary lesion. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kerckhove HV

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of rheumatoid arthritis on locomotion status were assessed in an epidemiologically representative Swedish population sample. In a steady community of 12,707 inhabitants, 82 patients were found fulfilling ARA criteria 5-8 (Rome 1961). Prevalence was 0.51% for men, 0.78 for women and 0.65 in the overall popu...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Jonsson B,Larsson SE

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports of the rheumatic manifestations of Campylobacter jejuni and C. fetus infections in adults are reviewed in order to determine the most common presentations and which individuals are at risk for rheumatic disease. Relevant English-language articles were identified through a Medline search and from bibliographies...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Peterson MC

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult Still's disease (ASD) is a rare systemic disorder characterized by fever, arthralgia, cutaneous rash, and lymphadenopathy, with high polymorphonuclear leucocytosis and low glycosylated ferritinaemia. Kidney involvement has been reported rarely. We present a patient with ASD who developed haemolytic uraemic syndr...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Quéméneur T,Noel LH,Kyndt X,Droz D,Fleury D,Binaut R,Lemaitre V,Gobert P,Vanhille P

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the heritability of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in first-degree relatives and to identify chromosome regions likely to contain susceptibility loci for KBD. METHODS:A total of 331 probands with confirmed KBD in their pedigrees were selected from 9331 residents in 17 KBD villages of Linyou county, no...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Shi XW,Guo X,Lv AL,Kang L,Zhou YL,Zhang YZ,Wu XM,Bai YD

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:134 cationic human IgG myeloma proteins were studied for expression of anti-DNA Idiotypic markers. 64 were studied for 16/6, F4, 3I, and 8.12, and 70 for expression of F4 and 3I. 31.3% showed at least one anti-DNA Id marker and many cationic myelomas were also positive for anti-DNA ELISA reactivity as well as anti-F(a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Williams RC Jr,Malone CC,Silvestris F

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-eight patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) are described. In 42, histological evidence of arteritis was recorded at biopsy of a temporal artery. Twenty-six patients were included according to clinical criteria. In 20 patients the onset of illness was associated with an infection. The first symptom was: in 30...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Malmvall BE,Bengtsson BA

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined differences in reactions to disability between early and established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, and whether these reactions were related to age, physical functioning, acceptance of illness, or self-efficacy. METHODS:Thirty-four patients with early RA (< 2 years since diagnosis) ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Treharne GJ,Lyons AC,Booth DA,Mason SR,Kitas GD

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is the first report of the permeability status of nailfold capillaries in psoriatic arthritis (PA). "Traditional" nailfold capillary microscopy and intravital fluorescence videomicroscopy were carried out at the nailfold of 13 patients with PA. Twenty five healthy subjects served as controls for nailfold ca...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Grassi W,Core P,Carlino G,Cervini C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to assess the T cell cytokines IFN-gamma, IL-2, IL-4 and IL-5 in labial salivary glands (LSG) in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and healthy controls using RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. IFN-gamma is always or almost always produced in SS and in healthy controls. IL-2 was also found in some ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Konttinen YT,Kemppinen P,Koski H,Li TF,Jumppanen M,Hietanen J,Santavirta S,Salo T,Larsson A,Hakala M,Sorsa T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with familial Pelger-Huet (PH) anomaly, which accompanied tuberculosis, and acute polyarthritis is described. Investigations surrounding this case suggests that the immunological abnormalities may be associated with the PH anomaly and the tuberculosis, and that the complications may be related to the develop...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Suzuki N,Yasutake T,Ushiyama O,Hiida M,Ohta A,Yamaguchi M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical and bacteriological features of recurrent tonsillitis between patients with and without juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS:A total of 122 participants, aged 2-18 years, were consecutively recruited into four groups: (i) JIA and recurrent tonsillitis; (ii) JIA; (iii) recurre...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Astrauskiene D,Bernotiene E,Bytautiene J,Sakalinskas V,Panaviene V,Venaliene J,Lesinskas E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) and B-cell activation factor (BAFF) are B-cell stimulation and survival molecules. We have investigated whether APRIL and/or BAFF activity is enhanced in the systemic and/or intrathechal compartment of patients with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE)...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hopia L,Thangarajh M,Khademi M,Laveskog A,Wallström E,Svenungsson E,Andersson M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between antiphosphatidylethanolamine antibodies (aPE) and some antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL)-related clinical manifestations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:Patients with SLE (n=217) were tested for the presence of aPE, anticardiolipin antibodies (...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Balada E,Ordi-Ros J,Paredes F,Villarreal J,Mauri M,Vilardell-Tarrés M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immobilization of a rabbit leg in extension results in the early development of an aseptic inflammation, synovial effusion and stiffening, and subsequent osteoarthritis of the knee. To study the pathogenesis of this experimental osteoarthritis, the hydrostatic pressures were measured in the knee, and distal metaphysis...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kallio PE,Michelsson JE,Björkenheim JM

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of physiologically relevant concentrations of multimeric adiponectin isoforms and leptin on the function of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD:FLS, isolated from the synovial tissue of 21 RA patients, were stimulated for 24 h with ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kontny E,Janicka I,Skalska U,Maśliński W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for bone lesions typical of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the wrist joints of healthy individuals. METHODS:Thirty-one symptomless healthy persons (13/18 men/women), mean age 49 years (range 32-64 years), were included. MRI scans and radiographs of both wrists ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Palosaari K,Vuotila J,Soini I,Kaarela K,Kautiainen H,Hakala M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective analysis of the DMARD CPH 82 in 44 Icelandic patients with severe refractory arthritis, clinical tolerance was good and serious side effects absent, although the majority were using the drug in combination with other DMARDS. Side effects leading to discontinuation were seen in 16% and the three y...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Gudmundsdóttir ES,Jónsson H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To study associations between different anthropometric measures and incident gout, and to find the best predictive measure. Method: We used the baseline investigation from the Malmö Diet and Cancer study, excluding cases of prevalent gout (n = 28 081). Cox regression for each anthropometric measurement was...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Wändell P,Andreasson A,Hagström H,Kapetanovic MC,Carlsson AC

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A vast accumulation of clinical experience and controlled studies justifies the use of gold compounds in selected cases of rheumatoid arthritis. The striking therapeutical efficacy observed in some patients has stimulated active research to clarify the pharmacokinetics and mechanisms of action of gold compounds. Based...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Gottlieb NL,Bjelle A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In studies on 779 fresh, unselected ANA+ sera, 50 (6.4%) were found to have anti-dsDNA antibodies, by using CIP (C. luciliae immunoperoxidase), and 84% of the 50 patients met the criteria for definite SLE. After freezing 36 of these sera for 13 +/- 1 months, only 52.8% were again positive by CIP. Using CIF (C. lucilia...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Lee TK,Rothberger H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The variation between four radiologists in the evaluation of hand, wrist, and foot radiographs of rheumatoid arthritis was examined. The recognition of individual radiologic changes varied considerably as judged by the findings of the different observers. Erosion and joint space narrowing were interpreted more uniform...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Larsen A,Edgren J,Harju E,Laasonen L,Reitamo T

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00