Acute erythroleukemia in a rheumatoid arthritis patient during low-dose methotrexate therapy.

abstract：:Activation of opioid receptors on peripheral sensory nerve terminals by opioid peptides that are produced and released from immune cells can result in inhibition of inflammatory pain. This study tests the hypothesis that postoperative pain is attenuated endogenously through a local sympathetic neurotransmitter-activat...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Kager I,Mousa SA,Sieper J,Stein C,Pipam W,Likar R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatology has its roots in ancient Greece. Hippocrates and other prominent Greek (Hellenes) physicians in ancient times, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine period were acute observers of disease course and of patients and were able to define many disorders. They wrote books on various aspects of medicine and these w...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sakkas LI,Tronzas P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to: (1) describe the prevalence of commonly reported comorbidities in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), (2) compare the incidence and/or prevalence of comorbidities between PsA and control populations; and (3) examine the impact of comorbidities on PsA outcomes. We sy...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Gupta S,Syrimi Z,Hughes DM,Zhao SS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically diagnosed cases with different grades of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were studied for (a) cryoglobulin content (b) constituents of cryoglobulins, and (c) rheumatoid factor (RF) titers in sera and cryoglobulins. Of 60 patients, 28 (46.66%) had significantly high levels of cryoglobulins and were mainly distribu...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chattopadhya D,Ravindran B,Prakash K

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the intracellular mechanisms of substance P induced oxyradical production in rheumatoid synovial cells by the luminol-dependent chemiluminescence method. After stimulation with substance P (30 microM), single synovial A (macrophage-like) or B (fibroblast-like) cells released oxyradicals such as superoxide ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Tanabe T,Otani H,Mishima K,Ogawa R,Inagaki C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and tolerability of aceclofenac, a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) was compared to that of ketoprofen in a multicentre, double-blind, prospective, randomized study of 3-months duration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. One hundred and sixty-nine patients, aged between 22 and 70 years...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Martín-Mola E,Gijón-Baños J,Ansoleaga JJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the study was to determine the clinical features and treatment course in Canadian patients with dermatomyositis (DM) associated with the anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody (MDA5). A retrospective chart review of consecutive patients with anti-MDA5 antibody DM from two Canadian te...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Huang K,Vinik O,Shojania K,Yeung J,Shupak R,Nimmo M,Avina-Zubieta JA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：KEY MESSAGES:There is a relative lack of confidence among GPs in the assessment and management of IBP vs. mechanical back pain. A simple screening tool for SpA, applicable in primary care urgently needs to be developed. It is reasonable for patients with symptoms suggestive of inflammatory back pain to be referred to s...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Adizie T,Elamanchi S,Prabu A,Pace AV,Laxminarayan R,Barkham N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate specifically the correlation of hand functions determined by Duruoz hand index (DHI) with radiological findings and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Forty-eight RA patients were evaluated with DHI questionnaire, disease activity score (DAS) 28 and mod...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Birtane M,Kabayel DD,Uzunca K,Unlu E,Tastekin N

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of Takayasu's arteritis (TA) varies greatly among world populations, and little is known about this disease in Eastern Mediterranean Arab populations. We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with TA from 1996 to 2008 at a single large referral center in Jordan. Eight patients (se...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mustafa KN,Hadidy A,Sweiss NJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly employed as the initial DMARD used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We aimed to contribute to the safety profile of MTX by assessing its cumulative effect on renal filtration. A total of 52 RA adult female patients with normal baseline serum creatinine and GFR at the initi...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Amin A,Effat D,Goher N,Ramadan B

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are reduced in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A reduced number of EPCs are associated with the presence of atherosclerosis in other populations. We sought to determine whether the reduction in EPC numbers in SLE is dependent on the presence of advanced...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Baker JF,Zhang L,Imadojemu S,Sharpe A,Patil S,Moore JS,Mohler ER 3rd,Von Feldt J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of free radicals in fibromyalgia is controversial. In this study, 85 female patients with primary fibromyalgia and 80 age-, height-, and weight-matched healthy women were evaluated for oxidant/antioxidant balance. Malondialdehyde is a toxic metabolite of lipid peroxidation used as a marker of free radical dam...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bagis S,Tamer L,Sahin G,Bilgin R,Guler H,Ercan B,Erdogan C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, can trigger autoimmunity via different mechanisms. The development of an autoimmune disorder after infection tends to occur in genetically susceptible individuals. Some parameters, such as genetic predisposition, feature of the infectious agent and somet...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sener AG,Afsar I

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality is highly prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with debilitating effects for the individual as well as significant healthcare impact. Current evidence demonstrates that engaging in aerobic and resistance exercise (i.e. structured physical activity) c...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Metsios GS,Moe RH,van der Esch M,van Zanten JJCSV,Fenton SAM,Koutedakis Y,Vitalis P,Kennedy N,Brodin N,Bostrom C,Swinnen TW,Tzika K,Niedermann K,Nikiphorou E,Fragoulis GE,Vlieland TPVM,Van den Ende CHM,Kitas GD,IMPACT

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy 40-year-old woman presented as unstable angina. She had a family history of stroke as the only cardiovascular risk factor. Her blood pressure on admission was 150/90 mmHg. Laboratory study showed absolutely all negative markers of inflammation, autoimmune disorders, or atherosclerosis. Coronary an...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Lee SH,Chae JK,Lim ST,Ko JK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 29-year-old white female with a 7-year history of typical scleroderma is presented who developed excessive fibrosis of the supraclavicular lymph nodes. After 3 years of disease, firm right supraclavicular lymphadenopathy appeared, accompanied by a high fever. Biopsy revealed non-caseating granulomas and ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Andonopoulos AP,Tzanakakis G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old woman with SAPHO syndrome presented with numbness of her left arm followed by a generalized seizure. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a small ring enhancing lesion in the right parietal lobe with adjacent meningeal thickening and enhancement. Surgical removal and h...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Abul-Kasim K,Nilsson T,Turesson C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily involving the spine and sacroiliac joint and rarely the kidneys. This study aimed to define the clinical and histological features and biology of renal disease in AS. We reviewed the medical records of 681 patients diagnosed with AS from November ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Lee SH,Lee EJ,Chung SW,Song R,Moon JY,Lee SH,Lim SJ,Lee YA,Hong SJ,Yang HI

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the muscle and skin. DM patients can present with spontaneous muscle hemorrhage, a potentially fatal complication. The best practice for management of hemorrhagic myositis in these patients remains unclear. Here we discuss the case of a patient who present...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chandler JM,Kim YJ,Bauer JL,Wapnir IL

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thiol status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly different from that of controls. Plasma thiol levels are lower, albumin thiol reactivity is altered and intracellular thiol levels measured after hemoglobin precipitation are increased. These variations correlate with other indices of disease seve...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Banford JC,Brown DH,Hazelton RA,McNeil CJ,Smith WE,Sturrock RD

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to test the frequency of CD4+ CD25(high)FoxP3 regulatory T cells in JIA patients and to assess their activation status and functional activity. The study involved 12 children with JIA and 35 healthy control subjects. PBMC were stained with monoclonal antibodies (anti-CD25, anti-CD4, anti-CD127...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Stelmaszczyk-Emmel A,Jackowska T,Rutkowska-Sak L,Marusak-Banacka M,Wąsik M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nailfold videocapillaroscopy was performed in 21 controls (C) and 21 patients (P) with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) classified according to the American College of Rheumatology, with, at least, 1 year of diagnosed disease and having low activity (MEX-SLEDAI) and sequel (SLICC) indexes at the time of the examinat...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Dancour MA,Vaz JL,Bottino DA,Bouskela E

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have high risk for anxiety and depression. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression in SLE patients in Southwest China. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling from Rheumatic Outpatient Clinic of West China Hospital Sichua...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Xie X,Wu D,Chen H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of sodium hyaluronate (SH) injection with the most common treatment methods, intraarticular steroid injection and physical therapy modalities in patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC). A total of 95 shoulders of 90 patients were included in the study and were randomize...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Calis M,Demir H,Ulker S,Kirnap M,Duygulu F,Calis HT

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic loosening is the predominant cause of total hip implant failure. It has been assumed that a layer or membrane, containing macrophages, fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells, of synovial-like tissue develops at the implant-to-bone interface almost invariably and, with time, somehow leads to loosening of th...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Xu JW,Konttinen YT,Li TF,Waris V,Lassus J,Matucci-Cerinic M,Sorsa T,Santavirta TS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women in reproductive age with rheumatic diseases (RD) are especially vulnerable for depression and anxiety which negatively impacts the pregnancy, birth, and RD. The purpose of this study is to describe the frequency of anxiety and depression symptoms employing the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in wome...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Skinner-Taylor CM,Perez-Barbosa L,Corral-Trujillo ME,Perez-Onofre I,Barriga-Maldonado ES,Cardenas-de la Garza JA,Riega-Torres J,Galarza-Delgado DA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to observe the effect of different treatment time of millimeter wave (MMW) on chondrocyte apoptosis, caspase-3, caspase-8, and matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in rabbit knee osteoarthritis induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). Thirty-two New Zealand White rabbits were ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Xia L,Luo QL,Lin HD,Zhang JL,Guo H,He CQ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the ear involvement, especially at extended higher frequencies than those previously studied, in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We prospectively evaluated 45 consecutive patients with AS. All patients underwent a complete physical exam...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Adam M,Erkan AN,Arslan D,Leblebici B,Ozlüoğlu L,Nafiz Akman M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective medical chart review aimed to provide a current, real-world overview of biologic usage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Germany, Spain, and the UK, and estimate clinical and healthcare utilization outcomes associated with early versus late treatment. Adults (≥18 years) with a confirmed ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Emery P,Solem C,Majer I,Cappelleri JC,Tarallo M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00