Management of antiphospholipid antibody positivity and elective orthopedic procedures.

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an immune-mediated disease that is responsive to suppression or modulation of the immune system. Patients with SLE who experience persistent multiorgan dysfunction, despite standard doses of intravenous cyclophosphamide (Cy), represent a subset of patients at high risk of early de...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lisukov IA,Sizikova SA,Kulagin AD,Kruchkova IV,Gilevich AV,Konenkova LP,Zonova EV,Chernykh ER,Leplina OY,Sentyakova TN,Demin AA,Kozlov VA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive dysfunction (CD) is among the most common neuropsychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There are two methods which have been used to detect CD in patients with SLE: traditional neuropsychological tests (NPT) and the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM). B...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Adhikari T,Piatti A,Luggen M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus is the prototypic multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by the production of multiple autoantibodies. The development of disease depends on a genetic predisposition and exposure to environmental factors including UV light, drugs, and infections. The association of parasitic infecti...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zandman-Goddard G,Shoenfeld Y

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three cases of severe haemorrhagic rupture of luteal ovarian cyst requiring surgical haemostasis in young women treated with long-term oral anticoagulation for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who used no contraception. At the time of bleeding, the international normalized ratios were 3.78, 4.24, and 7.11. An...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Crétel E,Cacoub P,Huong DL,Gompel A,Amoura Z,Piette JC

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we investigated the risk of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) in children with atopic dermatitis (AD). From 2000 to 2007, 192,357 children with newly diagnosed AD and 769,428 matched non-AD controls were identified. By the end of 2008, incidences and hazard ratios (HRs) of JSLE were measured. ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wei CC,Lin CL,Tsai JD,Shen TC,Sung FC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to 80% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for musculoskeletal symptoms, serositis and headache. This survey reviews the literature on non-selective and selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenases, with an emphasis on the efficacy and safety ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ostensen M,Villiger PM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Q fever has extremely polymorphic features, and has been reported to be associated with positivity of several autoimmune antibodies. We report two cases of atypical Q fever with a clinical presentation highly suggestive of an inflammatory systemic disease with positivity of autoimmune antibodies, mimicking systemic lu...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Durupt S,Puget M,Lega JC,Durieu I,Reynaud Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to determine whether the SLEDAI-2K calculated using a timeframe of 30 days prior to a visit for clinical and laboratory variables was equivalent to the prescribed 10-day period. One hundred forty nine consecutive lupus patients seen over 9 weeks at the University of Toronto Lupus Clinic enroll...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Touma Z,Urowitz MB,Gladman DD

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have demonstrated considerable variability in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) incidence and prevalence estimates. Lack of reliable epidemiological data may hinder evidence-based health care planning. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and incidence of SLE in the Estonian adult popul...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Otsa K,Talli S,Harding P,Parsik E,Esko M,Teepere A,Tammaru M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mouse model described in this study offers a unique method of determining the characteristics and mechanism(s) of action of aCL antibodies in thrombosis in vivo. In addition, this animal model enables the study of the kinetics of formation and dissolution of thrombus, as well as clot area, to be studied in a dynam...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Pierangeli SS,Harris EN

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most heterogeneous autoimmune disorders known. There is production of a variety of autoantibodies and patients present with a wide range of symptoms due to multiple organ involvement by the disease process. The underlying cause is not fully understood but it may involve...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lau CS,Yin G,Mok MY

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:High-mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB-1) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN). There is increased HMGB-1 expression in the kidneys and increased levels are observed in serum and urine of patients with LN. This study was performed to determine whether the increased urinary HMGB-...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Jog NR,Blanco I,Lee I,Putterman C,Caricchio R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of recurrent cerebral infarctions in a 42-year-old woman affected by polyarteritis nodosa and antiphospholipid syndrome is reported. Two-dimensional echocardiography revealed grossly thickened mitral valve leaflets, possibly related to the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. Thus, an embolic source at mitr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Morelli S,Perrone C,Paroli M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcome, quality of life and prognosis of lupus patients can be enhanced with close follow up and coordination between the individual's primary care physician and rheumatologist. Rheumatologists usually do not act as primary care physicians and leave health care maintenance to practitioners who need to be reminded...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wallace DJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Poor adherence to immunosuppressive treatment is common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and may identify those with lupus nephritis (LN) who have a poorer prognosis. Non-adherence has also been reported to be a potential adverse outcome predictor in renal transplantation (rTp). We investigated ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ntatsaki E,Vassiliou VS,Velo-Garcia A,Salama AD,Isenberg DA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choroidal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs infrequently. We report a 45-y-old woman with bilateral chorioretinopathy associated with SLE. Diagnosis was performed using indirect ophthalmoscopy, retinal fluorescein angiography (FA) and green indocianin angiography (ICG). In this patient chorioret...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Paroli MP,Riso D,Pinca M,Pivetti-Pezzi P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyarthritis is common to both mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Apart from being erosive and deforming in the former, we speculated that it was more common and the extent of joints involved would be higher in MCTD. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study that ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Gunashekar S,Prakash M,Minz RW,Sharma A,Sharma S,Dhir V

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antiphospholipid or Hughes syndrome is the association between antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL), venous and arterial thromboses and pregnancy morbidity. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) commonly coexists with autoimmune diseases usually systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), when it is known as secondary APS. When pr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Karim MY,Alba P,Tungekar MF,Abbs IC,Khamashta MA,Hughes GR,Hunt BJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 7-year-old boy presented with adrenal insufficiency. He subsequently developed venous thrombosis in the limbs and was diagnosed with primary antiphospholipid syndrome (PAPS) based on clinical and laboratory parameters. Both adrenals were normal on imaging. He required thrombolysis and anticoagulation. The progressiv...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Bhakhri BK,Katewa S,Sharma R,Mahajan S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The heterogeneous spectrum of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often presents with secondary complications such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), infections and neoplasms. Our study assessed whether the presence of SLE independently increases or reduces the disparities, accounting for the already higher risk...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Falasinnu T,Chaichian Y,Li J,Chung S,Waitzfelder BE,Fortmann SP,Palaniappan L,Simard JF

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a distinct autoimmune prothrombotic disorder due to pathogenic autoantibodies directed against proteins that bind to phospholipids. APS is characterized by arterial and venous thrombosis and their clinical sequelae. Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare and often fa...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Rangel ML,Alghamdi I,Contreras G,Harrington T,Thomas DB,Barisoni L,Andrews D,Wolf M,Asif A,Nayer A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have investigated the potential of various autoantibody tests in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Many lupus patients initially present with glomerulonephritis. In that clinical situation the main differential diagnosis are other forms of glomerulonephritis. In this study the diagno...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Heidenreich U,Mayer G,Herold M,Klotz W,Stempfl Al-Jazrawi K,Lhotta K

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complexity of the therapeutic approach in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is increased by the large number of patients who do not respond to the first-line therapies and by relapses after initial clinical remission. In these patients, second-line drugs are often prescribed according to individual clinical decis...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ramos-Casals M,Soto MJ,Cuadrado MJ,Khamashta MA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women's treatment preferences for lupus nephritis vary widely even after adjusting for sociodemographic factors and disease severity. Attitude toward risk may partially explain interpatient variability in treatment preference. The objective of this study was to examine the association between 'risk-attitude' and patie...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Fraenkel L,Bogardus ST Jr,Wittink DR

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective We aimed to evaluate the relationship between telomere length and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods PUBMED and EMBASE databases were searched; meta-analyses were performed comparing telomere length in SLE patients and healthy controls, and on SLE patients in subgroups based on ethnicity, sample typ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lee YH,Jung JH,Seo YH,Kim JH,Choi SJ,Ji JD,Song GG

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corrigendum to A North American perspective of content and quality of websites in the English language on childhood-onset lupus erythematosus by C Cutler et al. Published in Lupus (2018) 27, 762-770. DOI: 10.1177/0961203317746246 . The authors wish to highlight the following correction. The subheading in Table 5 shoul...

journal_title：Lupus

authors：

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old female with history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was referred for evaluation of decreased visual acuity in her right eye. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at the time of presentation was 20/160. Widespread cotton wool spots and macular edema were seen on biomicroscopy. Fluorescein angiogr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Jeon S,Lee WK

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Avascular necrosis (AVN) is one of the most common causes of organ damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and often causes serious physical disability. The aims of this study were to investigate clinical risk factors associated with symptomatic AVN and to analyze their synergistic effect...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Kwon HH,Bang SY,Won S,Park Y,Yi JH,Joo YB,Lee HS,Bae SC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue damage associated with a severe injury can result in profound inflammatory responses that may trigger autoimmune development in lupus-prone individuals. In this study, we investigated the role of a large full-thickness cutaneous burn injury on the early onset of autoimmune disease in lupus-prone MRL/++ mice. MR...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Anam K,Amare M,Naik S,Szabo KA,Davis TA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the occurrence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to describe the manifestations, treatments and outcomes in these patients. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of 1084 patients with SLE followed up from January 1997 to June 2...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Kim JM,Kwok SK,Ju JH,Kim HY,Park SH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00