Differentiation between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: a biochemical and statistical analysis of fingernail amino acids.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to prospectively evaluate the short as well as the long-term effects of intensive physiotherapy in a stable, sunny and warm climate on physical function and health related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondylarthropathies (SpA). METHODS:Ninety-three Swedish...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hafström I,Hallengren M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the clinical features of Chinese undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (USpA) patients with predominantly axial involvement, and in particular the influence of human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) on the classification of axial USpA. ME...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Liao Z,Lin Z,Xu M,Hu Z,Li T,Wei Q,Cao S,Huang J,Pan Y,Wu Y,Gu J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with different forms of connective tissue disease (CTD) using non-invasive procedures including high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and to evaluate the relationship between the imaging and functional status of the patients. METHO...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Afeltra A,Zennaro D,Garzia P,Gigante A,Vadacca M,Ruggiero A,Dardes N,Navajas MF,Zobel BB,Amoroso A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To obtain data on the incidence of Reiter's syndrome (RS) as well as on possible simultaneously appearing signs and symptoms of RS in sexual couples we have made interview reports of randomly selected 530 persons: 219 males and 311 females, aged 15 to 54. None had RS. Six males (2.7%) and seven females (2.3%) had a hi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Vilppula AH,Yli-Kerttula UI,Terho PE

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow (19 women, 17 men, median age 48 yrs) were treated either with active laser or placebo, 18 patients in each group. The active laser was a GA-AL-AS 30 mW/830 nm low power laser (LPL). The study design was double blind and randomized. The treatment session cons...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Krasheninnikoff M,Ellitsgaard N,Rogvi-Hansen B,Zeuthen A,Harder K,Larsen R,Gaardbo H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect antiglobulins (rheumatoid factors, RF) of various classes in 33 patients with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and to follow their progress with 3-monthly checks for 1 year. For RF, IgA-RF and IgM-RF showed greater sensitivity than the latex test, either o...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： March RE,Kirwan JR,Reeback JS,Holborow EJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the frequency of gut inflammation and the role of gut lesion in the pathogenesis of the ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in Korean patients. Ileocolonoscopy and biopsy of the colon and terminal ileum were performed on 24 Korean patients with AS. Endoscopic lesions were observed in 7 patients (29.2%). The le...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Lee YH,Ji JD,Kim JS,Bak YT,Lee CH,Kim CH,Chae YS,Song GG

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:Vascular endothelial function and common carotid artery intima-medial thickness (CCA-IMT) are well-established surrogate markers for early atherosclerotic disease, which accounts for 30-40% of excess mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Our aim was to investigate whether long-term treatment with ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sidiropoulos PI,Siakka P,Pagonidis K,Raptopoulou A,Kritikos H,Tsetis D,Boumpas DT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study was done to determine whether the new SCORE (Simple Calculated Osteoporosis Risk Estimation) index might reduce the utilization of bone mineral density (BMD) measurement. METHODS:989 consecutive patients who were referred by a range of physicians for BMD assessments at one of two clinics had a SCO...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Russell AS,Morrison RT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The IgG subclass distribution of anti-RNP antibodies was determined in sera from 34 patients. The antibodies were mainly of the complement-fixing IgG1 subclass with minor contributions of IgG3 and IgG4 antibodies. Selected sera contained IgG2 (non-complement fixing) anti-RNP antibodies and may possibly identify a subg...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hammarström L,Heigl Z,Smith CI

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed as an intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Data relating to the cost-effectiveness of foot orthoses in people with RA are limited. The aim was to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of two types of foot orthoses in people with established RA. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Rome K,Clark H,Gray J,McMeekin P,Plant M,Dixon J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Involvement of brain parenchyma or meninges in ANCA-associated small-vessel vasculitis such as Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is not uncommon. In contrast, involvement of the pituitary is exceedingly rare with only a few cases reported so far. The diagnosis is usually made on the basis of imaging techniques and abnorma...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Woywodt A,Knoblauch H,Kettritz R,Schneider W,Göbel U

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Thyroid dysfunction in the setting of systemic sclerosis (SSc) has been described previously. We aimed to determine the prevalence of anti-thyroid antibodies (ATA) in a large SSc cohort and to ascertain whether they are associated with distinct clinical phenotypes. METHODS:A total of 138 patients with SSc [...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Danielides S,Mavragani CP,Katsakoulas I,Zintzaras E,Drosos AA,Vlachoyiannopoulos PG,Moutsopoulos HM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy specimens of human articular cartilage were taken from the caudal summits and from the posterior part of both epicondyles of the right lower femoral epiphysis of 20 individuals within 12 hours post mortem. 12 articular surfaces were normal and 8 included changes attributable to osteoarthrosis. In one individual...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Bjelle A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In psoriatic spondylitis, the complication of cervical cord compression with myelopathy is rare. We present a case of psoriatic spondylitis causing cervical myelopathy which required surgical intervention, and review the literature of reported neurological complications in psoriatic spondylitis. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Akagi S,Saito T,Kato I,Ogawa R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T cell receptor (V beta) use in the response to type II collagen and cartilage proteoglycans was analysed in peripheral blood and synovial fluid T cells from RA patients. T cells from RA patients with an immune response to connective tissue antigens, and paired PB and SF samples were stimulated in vitro with type II c...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Cuesta IA,Sud S,Song Z,Affholter JA,Karvonen RL,Fernández-Madrid F,Wooley PH

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The aim of this study was to review the literature to identify studies reporting repair of erosions in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Method: A systematic literature search for publications on the repair of erosions was performed in PubMed and Embase, limited to human adults and published in English. Titles, abs...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Forslind K,Svensson B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protracted febrile myalgia (PFM) is a rare form of vasculitic disease that affects patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Mutation analysis performed in 15 patients who suffered from this disorder showed that 9 of the 15 patients were homozygous for M694V. FMF in these 9 patients was associated with more se...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sidi G,Shinar Y,Livneh A,Langevitz P,Pras M,Pras E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Low body weight is an easily assessable cause of Raynaud's phenomenon (RP), and is frequently overlooked by clinicians. We aim to investigate the association of low body weight (body mass index < 18.5 kg/m2), involuntary weight loss, and nutritional restrictions with the presence of RP. Method: Participant...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Abdulle AE,Arends S,van Goor H,Brouwer E,van Roon AM,Westra J,Herrick AL,de Leeuw K,Mulder DJ

更新日期：2020-10-16 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：:Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary gives the following definition of dactylitis (deltaalphachitauupsilonlambdaomicronsigma = digit): 'inflammation of a finger or toe'. Although any inflammatory process involving the fingers or toes may be called dactylitis, the term has entered in current use only in some well-d...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Olivieri I,Scarano E,Padula A,Giasi V,Priolo F

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant thorn synovitis is an overlooked cause of monoarthritis, with difficulties in diagnosis and treatment (1). We report on a case of thorn induced synovitis, not confirmed by histopathology, but strongly suspected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), that visualizes the foreign body (first case reported). ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Maillot F,Goupille P,Valat JP

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to test whether orosomucoid like 3 (ORMDL3) and 17q21 variants are associated with susceptibility to ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in a Chinese population. METHOD:A total of 753 unrelated AS patients and 1120 ethnically matched healthy controls were recruited. Seven single nucleotide...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Qiu R,Zhang H,Zhao H,Li J,Guo C,Gong Y,Liu Q

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Soluble interleukin 2 receptor (sIL2R) may be used as an index of immune perturbation. We report on the correlation between the serum levels of sIL2R, as assessed with a sandwich-ELISA, and disease activity in 61 patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and in 15 with systemic idiopathic vasculitis (SIV). The ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Danieli MG,Paoletti P,Recchioni A,Gabrielli A,Danieli G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sets out to determine predictors of marital and sexual satisfaction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their spouses. Fifty-nine patients and their spouses completed questionnaires independent from each other. Multiple correlations with marital and sexual satisfaction were computed for demograph...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： van Lankveld W,Ruiterkamp G,Näring G,de Rooij DJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:A case of gold-induced enterocolitis in a 69-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis who had received the new gold compound by oral administration (Auranofin (AF) for 4 weeks) is reported. Mild diarrhoea is a commonly described side effect accompanying AF, but in this case a severe colitis developed. The course of t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Jarner D,Nielsen AM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00