Biologic agents in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent advances in pulmonary hypertension, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in scleroderma (SSc). RECENT FINDINGS:Although WHO Group I pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is the most common cause of pulmonary hypertension, all WHO Groups can occur. PAH is now a crit...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Highland KB

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major changes have taken place in the diagnosis and treatment of rotator cuff tears. It seems that magnetic resonance imaging alone as a diagnostic tool is still not sensitive enough, particularly in the diagnosis of partial tears. Arthrography and arthroscopy are still considered essential for an accurate preoperativ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Uhthoff HK

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent population-based studies have examined the incidence, prevalence, and survival rates of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Although there are still no completely satisfactory diagnostic criteria for PsA, Moll and Wright's criteria--although not a true classification/diagnostic scheme--are the most used. T...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Salvarani C,Olivieri I,Cantini F,Macchioni L,Boiardi L

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in renal osteodystrophy deal with the pathogenesis of the disease, in particular in early renal failure, with the mechanisms of skeletal resistance to parathyroid hormone, with the potential role of iron, and with increased knowledge of adynamic bone disease. For the control of phosphatemia, aluminum-c...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bardin T

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spectrum of clinical descriptions and clinicopathologic studies on patients with primary and secondary forms of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome continues to widen. Some differences exist for patients with lupus compared with those with Sjogren's syndrome. Some new thoughts regarding pathogenetic mechanisms and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： McCarty-Farid GA

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic infiltration into skeletal muscle, although rare, has been described in a diverse group of conditions. It most commonly occurs in parasitic infection as focal eosinophilic myositis but can be a feature of systemic hypereosinophilic conditions such as eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome and idiopathic hypereosin...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pickering MC,Walport MJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a summary of recent advances in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis. RECENT FINDINGS:Highlights include further elucidation of the relationship between the shared epitope, smoking and anticitrullinated protein/peptide antibody generation, including identification of putative citrul...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Cooles FA,Isaacs JD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interstitial lung disease frequently complicates rheumatic disorders, especially polymyositis-dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, and mixed connective tissue disease. In this article, we review the current data supporting the use of azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, cyclosporine, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： McCune WJ,Vallance DK,Lynch JP 3rd

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Across the world, osteoarthritis is the most commonly occurring musculoskeletal disease of the elderly, affecting more than 25% of the population older than 60 years of age. By far the single greatest risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis is age, but a mechanism to explain this relation ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Verzijl N,Bank RA,TeKoppele JM,DeGroot J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present an updated summary of the relationship between joint shape and the development of osteoarthritis, with a particular focus on osteoarthritis of the hip. RECENT FINDINGS:Osteoarthritis of the hip is highly heritable, with a genetic contribution estimated at 60%. Among the genes that have bee...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Baker-LePain JC,Lane NE

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis is a disabling joint disease that is characterized by the progressive destruction of articular cartilage. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms in combination with radiography, which is relatively insensitive and provides only an indication of accumulated damage. Alternative methods, such as molecular...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： DeGroot J,Bank RA,Tchetverikov I,Verzijl N,TeKoppele JM

更新日期：2002-09-01 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:The utility of cytokines as therapeutic targets in rheumatoid arthritis has been unequivocally demonstrated by the success of tumour necrosis factor blockade in clinical practice. Partial and non-responses to tumour necrosis factor blocking agents, however, together with the increasing clinical drive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Asquith DL,McInnes IB

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the magnitude, extent, and economic consequences of some of the more common, work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it provides a brief historic overview of the state-federal vocational rehabilitation program in the United States. It identifies and considers a constellation of risk...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Straaton KV,Fine PR,White MB,Maisiak RS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To inform readers of recent advances in our understanding of the development and function of Th17 T cells and emerging data suggesting that the interleukin-23/interleukin-17 axis may be involved in the pathogenesis of spondyloarthritis. RECENT FINDINGS:The discovery of CD4+ Th17 T cells and the inter...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Layh-Schmitt G,Colbert RA

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:To define gout conditions and hyperuricemia. RECENT FINDINGS:Gout is defined as an arthritic condition resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in and/or around joints, following long-standing hyperuricemia. Several recent ultrasound studies disclosed MSU deposits in a lar...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bardin T,Richette P

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with inflammatory arthritides such as rheumatoid arthritis develop both localized and generalized osteoporosis and have an increased risk of fracture. Bone loss can occur early and is directly related to the inflammatory process as well as to the indirect effects of arthritis on physical activity. Corticoster...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Henderson NK,Sambrook PN

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between infection with SARS-CoV-2 and autoimmunity. RECENT FINDINGS:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) associated coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although most of the infect...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Liu Y,Sawalha AH,Lu Q

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Current trends in the management of Behçet's syndrome will be reviewed in this article. RECENT FINDINGS:Biologic agents have gained increasing importance over the years in the management of Behçet's syndrome. Long-term results of observational studies have shown that anti-tumor necrosis factor agents...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ozguler Y,Hatemi G

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased susceptibility to certain types of cancer. Given concerns focused on this issue, we present a review of this important topic. RECENT FINDINGS:In non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a several-fold increased risk is seen in SLE versus the ge...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Bernatsky S,Kale M,Ramsey-Goldman R,Gordon C,Clarke AE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Myositis, or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, is an overarching concept that includes dermatomyositis, polymyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy and the antisynthetase syndrome. Glucocorticoids are still considered the mainstay of treatment of myositis but some patients require add-on immuno...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pipitone N,Salvarani C

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To critically appraise the literature related to the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) focusing on the contribution of synovial tissue pathology (synovitis) in determining diverse clinical outcome/therapeutic response. RECENT FINDINGS:RA synovitis is highly heterogeneous with diverse cellu...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Pitzalis C,Kelly S,Humby F

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthropathy associated with psoriasis and is classified as a seronegative spondyloarthropathy. It occurs in approximately 5% to 7% of patients with psoriasis. The etiopathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis is not well known, but interaction among genetic, immunologic, and environmen...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Espinoza LR,Cuéllar ML,Silveira LH

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Many patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have additional medical problems that can have an impact on morbidity and mortality. The goal of this review is to summarize the available evidence to date on the association of medical comorbidities with PsA and the implications these comorbidities have on...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Ogdie A,Schwartzman S,Husni ME

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis is poorly understood, an increasing number of high quality clinical research trials are attempting to modify the overall disease outcome. Survival has improved, largely through therapies focused on single organs. Candidate outcome measures have been tested and a consensu...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Seibold JR

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular mechanisms of the primary immunodeficiencies have been further explored and provide insights into the regulation of the immune response and its role in autoimmune disease, infection, and malignancy. The critical role of CD40-CD40 ligand-mediated effects in T cell-dependent B cell activation, shown throug...

journal_title：Current opinion in rheumatology

authors： Stein CM

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：: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