Diagnostic criteria of rheumatoid arthritis in children. Proposed criteria for controlled clinical studies.

abstract：:The degrees of anaemia and microcytosis in 100 patients with juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA) were analysed according to the pattern of disease and its activity. Microcytosis was common (40% of patients had a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of less than 75 fl), sometimes severe (MCV less than 65 fl in 14 patients), and ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Harvey AR,Pippard MJ,Ansell BM

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain intensity, muscle strength, static muscle endurance, pressure pain threshold, and pain tolerance at tender points and control points were assessed in 31 patients with fibromyalgia (FM), before and after intravenous administration of morphine (9 patients), lidocaine (11 patients), and ketamine (11 patients). The t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sörensen J,Bengtsson A,Bäckman E,Henriksson KG,Bengtsson M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided high power focused ultrasound (FUS) to perform synovectomy noninvasively. METHODS:Five New Zealand white male rabbit knees with experimentally induced arthritis underwent MRI-guided thermal surgery by high power (60 W/10 s) sonication....

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Foldes K,Hynynen K,Shortkroff S,Winalski CS,Collucci V,Koskinen SK,McDannold N,Jolesz F

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our previous study identified rs559946, a human urate transporter 1 (hURAT1) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), as being significantly associated with risk of primary hyperuricaemia (HUA) in a Han Chinese population. In the current study we aimed to identify the genetic effects of rs559946 on gout suscept...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Li C,Yu Q,Han L,Wang C,Chu N,Liu S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS), endothelial injury, and atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:Consecutive SLE patients without a history of arterial thrombosis were screened for atherosclerosis at the carotid and coronary arteries by B-mode ultraso...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Mok CC,Poon WL,Lai JP,Wong CK,Chiu SM,Wong CK,Lun SW,Ko GT,Lam CW,Lam CS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Progressive destruction of synovial joint cartilage and bone occurs in pathological conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because of the overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines and activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). Through the screening of NF-κB inhibitors by a luciferase reporter gen...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Liu Q,Zhao J,Tan R,Zhou H,Lin Z,Zheng M,Romas E,Xu J,Sims NA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present randomized controlled trial compared arthrocentesis of the effusive knee followed by corticosteroid injection performed by the conventional anatomic landmark palpation-guided technique to the same procedure performed with ultrasound (US) needle guidance. METHODS:Sixty-four palpably effusive knees...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sibbitt WL Jr,Kettwich LG,Band PA,Chavez-Chiang NR,DeLea SL,Haseler LJ,Bankhurst AD

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and predictors of influenza and influenza-like symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD:Questionnaires were sent to patients registered as having RA and they were asked to fill in per month any period and details of influenza-like symptoms and vaccination. An e...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Dirven L,Huizinga TW,Allaart CF

更新日期：2012-10-01 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 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：: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 effect of indomethacin and naproxen on collagen metabolism was studied in arthritic animals after an injection of [3H]-proline, both the specific and total radioactivity of [3H]-hydroxyproline being determined in skin collagen fractions and in urine. It was found that collagen synthesis and conversion of soluble t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Arumugham R,Bose SM

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of messenger RNA coding for substance P receptor (NK1) in rheumatoid synovia and the relationship between signal intensity of NK1 mRNA and clinical parameters of disease activity were investigated. The synovia from 10 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 7 patients with osteoarthritis was inves...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sakai K,Matsuno H,Tsuji H,Tohyama M

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：: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：:Objective: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous inflammatory disease associated with psoriasis. Underlying genetic factors are considered important for disease expression and prognosis of PsA. Interleukin-1β-regulating protein complexes called inflammasomes are associated with several inflammatory diseases, e....

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Juneblad K,Kastbom A,Johansson L,Rantapää-Dahlqvist S,Söderkvist P,Alenius GM

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:An impairment of the renal function was observed in three patients who received azapropazone for various rheumatic disorders with simultaneous hyperuricaemia. A distinct increase in serum creatinine occurred in all patients. In one case the renal biopsy suggested a hypersensitivity reaction with a consequent acute tub...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Sipilä R,Skrifvars B,Törnroth T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical outcome and tolerability following treatment with samarium-153 particulate hydroxyapatite was evaluated in patients with persistent rheumatoid knee synovitis. The clinical review of 18 patients treated with intra-articular samarium-153 particulate hydroxyapatite combined with triamcinolone hexacetonide wh...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Clunie G,Lui D,Cullum I,Ell PJ,Edwards JC

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perinatal outcome in infants of women with rheumatic disease notified between 1967 95 to the Medical Birth Registry of Norway was compared to women without such disease. Logistic regression provided odds ratios for associations between rheumatic disease and perinatal outcome for 3 time periods: 1967-76, 1977-86, and 1...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Skomsvoll JF,Ostensen M,Irgens LM,Baste V

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognostically important signs and symptoms in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis were studied in 136 patients selected and treated in Moscow and in 139 patients in Heinola, Finland. The follow-up time was 3 years. The outcome was poor in patients with early signs of radiological destruction in the joints, wi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Isomäki H,Martio J,Sarna S,Kiviniemi P,Akimova T,Ievleva L,Mylov N,Trofimova T

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on open studies. D-penicillamine (DPA) has been used for the treatment of systemic sclerosis (SSc) but we believe the controlled trial of this drug in SSc does not support its use to treat this disease. Open trials are inevitably biased by selection bias and randomized, blinded, controlled studies are required t...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Furst DE,Clements PJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the serum concentration of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-related weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to investigate the relationship between TWEAK level and disease activity, proinflammatory cytokine levels, and response to anti-TNF treatment. METHODS...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Park MC,Chung SJ,Park YB,Lee SK

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish by ultrasonography (US) the frequency of calcaneal entheses involvement in erosive osteoarthritis (EOA), nodal osteoarthritis (NOA), RA and PsA, and to compare these results in order to aid clinicians in the differential diagnosis among these diseases. A comparison between US results and radiogra...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Falsetti P,Frediani B,Fioravanti A,Acciai C,Baldi F,Filippou G,Marcolongo R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synovectomy of 20 wrist joints in 15 patients with juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA) was performed and results were evaluated 3 (0.5-5) years after surgery. The surgical procedure consisted of synovectomy of the radiocarpal joint, around the ulnar head and in all intercarpal joints. Resection of the ulnar head was not ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Hanff G,Sollerman C,Elborgh R,Pettersson H

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a blood flow restriction (BFR) training regimen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); and to compare the effects of 4 weeks of BFR training with low-intensity strength training on muscle strength, muscle endurance, and joint pain in patients with RA. Met...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Jønsson AB,Johansen CV,Rolving N,Pfeiffer-Jensen M

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To elucidate the roles of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in cell cycle regulation and proliferation of rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synovial cells (RA-FLSs). Methods: Under stimulation with IL-6/soluble interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R) and TNF-α, we examined the expression ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Kaneshiro K,Sakai Y,Suzuki K,Uchida K,Tateishi K,Terashima Y,Kawasaki Y,Shibanuma N,Yoshida K,Hashiramoto A

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the gustatory and olfactory functions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to sex- and age-matched healthy subjects and to investigate a potential relationship between disease activity [using the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28)] and chemosensory capacity. Furthermore, to di...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of rheumatology

authors： Steinbach S,Proft F,Schulze-Koops H,Hundt W,Heinrich P,Schulz S,Gruenke M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00