Pulmonary function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the variability in the characteristics and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients between rheumatology attending physicians and training residents in Spain. METHODS:A retrospective medical record (MR) review was performed in a probabilistic sample of 1379 RA patients from 46 centres dis...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Lopez-Gonzalez R,Hernandez-Garcia C,Abasolo L,Morado I,Lajas C,Vadillo C,Pato E,Fernandez-Gutierrez B,Jover JA,Loza E,emAR Study Group.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The painDETECT questionnaire (PDQ) is a mechanism-based pain classification tool assigning patients to one of three categories depending on the quality of the experienced pain. Patients with non-nociceptive pain score high on the PDQ. The objective was to assess the proportions of the three PDQ classificatio...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Christensen AW,Rifbjerg-Madsen S,Christensen R,Dreyer L,Tillingsøe H,Seven S,Boesen M,Ellegaard K,Bliddal H,Danneskiold-Samsøe B,Amris K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently shown that synovial fibroblasts cultured from patients with reactive or rheumatoid arthritis exhibit increased autofluorescence when compared with controls. Morphological studies suggested that this increase was related to the anomalous structure of mitochondria in cells cultured from rheumatoid or no...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Pulkki KJ,Eerola ET,Saario RM,Toivanen A,Vuorio EI

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aetiology of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may involve certain enterobacteria. It is therefore interesting that serum polymeric IgA, a precursor of secretory IgA, was statistically elevated in active AS (n = 35) and that levels were comparable to those found in yersiniosis (n = 12); this might indicate antigenic sti...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： van Bohemen CG,Nabbe AJ,Goei The HS,Mazurkiewicz ES,van der Linden S,Zanen HC

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:In an effort to clarify factors related to the pathogenesis of experimental osteoarthritis, biochemical alterations were studied in articular soft tissues of adult rabbits through the immobilization of the knee of the hind leg in extension for 3, 7, 11, 18, 35 or 56 days. The medial collateral ligament and medial meni...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Eronen I,Videman T,Kurppa K

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) were treated with (D)-penicillamine (1.2-1.8 g/d) for 18-60 months. All patients improved. Vital capillary microscopy demonstrated that the number of visible skin capillaries increased during therapy, thus indicating a more efficient nutritional circulation. ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Mellstedt H,Fagrell B,Holm G,Björkholm M

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Low molecular mass hyaluronan causes inflammatory processes and can act as a pro-inflammatory cytokine in skin and other sites of activity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This study investigated whether the molecular mass distribution of hyaluronan (HA) in skin and the quantity of circulating HA are related t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hellman U,Engström-Laurent A,Larsson A,Lindqvist U

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rate of grip development (power), time to reach maximum grip strength and fatigue were not affected by the diurnal variation known to influence maximum grip strength and work during grip formation in normal subjects. Rheumatoid hands were less affected by exercise or temperature change of the forearm than were normal ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Pearson R,MacKinnon MJ,Meek AP,Myers DB,Palmer DG

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of inflammation through exposure to tumour necrosis factor (TNF)alpha on T lymphocytes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:We studied the effect of TNFalpha on T-lymphocyte apoptosis in patients with SLE, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and in healthy controls. Apo...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Habib HM,Taher TE,Isenberg DA,Mageed RA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 41-year-old man diagnosed with Still's disease. Multiple disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapies failed to induce disease remission or to prevent progressive joint destruction. The man presented with active arthritis and classical Still's rash accompanied by fever. Anti-tumour n...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Thonhofer R,Soleiman A,Kriessmayr M,Thonhofer U,Wipfler E,Gaugg M,Eder S,Erlacher L

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the symptoms of NSAID-associated gastroduodenal bleeding, 94 patients (median age 71 years, range 19-90), were included in a prospective, clinical trial where hematemesis or melena from gastroduodenal ulceration or haemorrhagic/erosive gastritis were the inclusion criteria. NSAID use within one month was stud...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Aabakken L,Weberg R,Lygren I,Eidsvoll B,Stray N,Osnes M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TNS) on joint pain was studied in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Three different forms of TNS were used in an attempt to evaluate the influence of placebo effects. The results were evaluated by means of loading tests and from the patients' own assessments of pain re...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Mannheimer C,Lund S,Carlsson CA

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to measure the levels of interleukin (IL)-33 and ST2 and T-helper (Th)2-associated cytokines (IL-13, IL-4, IL-5) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and examine the correlation of serum cytokine levels with disease activity and laboratory parameters. METHOD:Serum IL-33,...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Li GX,Wang S,Duan ZH,Zeng Z,Pan FM

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:This population study includes the majority of all systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients in Iceland (n = 65). The study lists various self-rated pain descriptions both from a 54-item pain questionnaire and from the somatisation section of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS). Results show SLE patients to have...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Líndal E,Thorlacius S,Stefánsson JG,Steinsson K

更新日期：1993-01-01 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 characterize the features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in patients who flare after a period of inactive disease, we conducted a retrospective chart review. We identified 24 records from SLE patients who had been tapered to 5 mg/day or less of prednisone for at least 3 months. No initial clinical disease ma...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Aranow C,Emy J,Barland P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an uncommon immunological disorder with multisystemic involvement. Neurological and neuropsychiatric manifestations in this disease are multifactorial and can involve any part of this system. We describe one patient presenting with spastic quadriparesis as an early clinical manife...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Gupta A,Singh S,Singh P,Ahluwalia J,Rath S,Minz RW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiological examinations of the temporomandibular joints are not so often performed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, greater abnormalities of the mandibular head and neck may be evaluated at cervical radiography. With a new method, where the perpendicular distance from the palato-occipital line to...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Redlund-Johnell I

更新日期：1987-01-01 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

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 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：:To determine the reliability of tender point assessment by manual palpation in patients with fibromyalgia, and to investigate the sources of variance, tender point scores by manual palpation were obtained in 30 fibromyalgia patients by 2 investigators; the assessments were repeated after 1 week. Test-retest stability ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Jacobs JW,Geenen R,van der Heide A,Rasker JJ,Bijlsma JW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fc-receptors for IgG (Fc gamma R) are important triggers of effector function in macrophages. We have investigated the distribution of cells bearing Fc gamma R I, Fc gamma R II, and Fc gamma R III in 14 synovia and 3 nodules from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, using monoclonal antibodies on serial cryostat sectio...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Bröker BM,Edwards JC,Fanger MW,Lydyard PM

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An account is given of a viscometer which can be used for measuring the viscosity of synovial fluid when only small quantities are avaliable (0.15 ml) and taking into account the non-Newtonian character of the fluid. A technical description of the apparatus is given. A series of experiments are reported in which bovin...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Reimann I,Stougaard J,Northeved A

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efficacious management of patients with avascular necrosis of bone (AVN) necessitates the identification of patients with a high risk of collapse of the femoral head. In this prospective study we imaged both hips of 10 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, who were treated with methylprednisolone pulse therapy. M...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： van Vugt RM,Sijbrandij ES,Bijlsma JW

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a connective tissue disease with symptoms and serological findings often overlapping with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (1). Thromboembolic events are common in SLE but not in pSS (2)(3). However, case reports have described pSS patients who developed fulminant multiorgan disea...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Haga HJ,Jacobsen EM,Peen E

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory cells in the minor salivary glands in situ in 11 patients with Sjögren's syndrome were characterized by using intracellular markers for T lymphocytes, plasma cells, mononuclear phagocytes and granulocytes. The methods used to demonstrate the markers were optimized histochemical and immunoperoxidase te...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Konttinen YT

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the molecular and biochemical profile of skeletal muscle mitochondria of patients with isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included patients with a recent diagnosis of PMR and as control healthy individuals submitted to orthopedic surgery. Skeletal muscle was obtaine...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Miró O,Jarreta D,Casademont J,Barrientos A,Rodríguez B,Gómez M,Nunes V,Urbano-Márquez A,Cardellach F

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00