Upregulation of insulin-like growth factor I gene expression in the lesions of osteoarthritic human articular cartilage.

abstract：:The radiological development from normal bone of geodes and subsequent fractures in phalanges of two adjacent fingers is described in a patient with classical rheumatoid arthritis. Presentation was as a septic, discharging focus, but infection was excluded; the pathology is described. ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lowthian PJ,Calin A

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Annual echocardiography screening is widely used in scleroderma, but the utility of longitudinal assessment is unknown. We evaluated whether change in right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) was a risk factor for mortality and development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in a cohort of scleroderma...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Shah AA,Chung SE,Wigley FM,Wise RA,Hummers LK

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is a major antiatherogenic function of high density lipoprotein (HDL). In the current work, the authors evaluated whether the RCT capacity of HDL from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is impaired when compared to healthy controls. METHODS:HDL was isolated from 40 patien...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Charles-Schoeman C,Lee YY,Grijalva V,Amjadi S,FitzGerald J,Ranganath VK,Taylor M,McMahon M,Paulus HE,Reddy ST

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining monthly intravenous methotrexate (IV MTX) with monthly IV cyclophosphamide (CYTX; given on the same day) for the treatment of children who develop recurrent diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus during or after the s...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lehman TJ,Edelheit BS,Onel KB

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the prevalence and incidence of systemic sclerosis (SSc) in southern Sweden. METHODS:In Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden (total population 1.2 million), healthcare provided is registered in the Skåne Healthcare Register. We identified all Skåne residents who had received an International...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Andréasson K,Saxne T,Bergknut C,Hesselstrand R,Englund M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the amount of joint cartilage in healthy, middle aged men is stable or changes over time, and what factors may influence this. METHODS:In a cohort study, 28 healthy men (70% of the original cohort; mean (SD) age, 51.9 (12.8) years) had baseline knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of th...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Hanna F,Ebeling PR,Wang Y,O'Sullivan R,Davis S,Wluka AE,Cicuttini FM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the contribution of polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene to ethnic variations in bone mass in mother and children from different ethnic origins. METHODS:VDR genotypes and bone mass in 43 African-American and white women, mean age 38.2 years, and 41 of their children were studied. Al...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Nelson DA,Vande Vord PJ,Wooley PH

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate new classification criteria for adult and juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) and their major subgroups. METHODS:Candidate variables were assembled from published criteria and expert opinion using consensus methodology. Data were collected from 47 rheumatology, dermatolo...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lundberg IE,Tjärnlund A,Bottai M,Werth VP,Pilkington C,Visser M,Alfredsson L,Amato AA,Barohn RJ,Liang MH,Singh JA,Aggarwal R,Arnardottir S,Chinoy H,Cooper RG,Dankó K,Dimachkie MM,Feldman BM,Torre IG,Gordon P,Hayas

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum IgG antibodies to native and denatured human type II collagen (Col II) were measured using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). One hundred and thirty one patients with various forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PSA). Reiter's Syndrome...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Choi EK,Gatenby PA,McGill NW,Bateman JF,Cole WG,York JR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of CD8 cell subsets in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the phenotypes of T cells adherent or non-adherent to the target cells (endothelial cells and synovial cells) pre-treated with IL-1 beta. METHODS:The expression of S6F1 on CD8 cells and that of an activation mark...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Ueki Y,Eguchi K,Miyake S,Nagataki S,Tominaga Y

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aiming at therapeutic targets has reduced the risk of organ failure in many diseases such as diabetes or hypertension. Such targets have not been defined for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OBJECTIVE:/st> To develop recommendations for achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes in RA. METHODS:A task force of rheuma...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Smolen JS,Aletaha D,Bijlsma JW,Breedveld FC,Boumpas D,Burmester G,Combe B,Cutolo M,de Wit M,Dougados M,Emery P,Gibofsky A,Gomez-Reino JJ,Haraoui B,Kalden J,Keystone EC,Kvien TK,McInnes I,Martin-Mola E,Montecucco C,

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the prevalence and the nature of autonomic neuropathy (AN) in 17 patients with inactive or mild active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:Patients were tested using questionnaires related to possible AN symptoms, and four non invasive cardiovascular autonomic function tests at rest, during lying...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lioté F,Osterland CK

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibodies directed to proteins containing the non-standard amino acid citrulline, are extremely specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Peptidylcitrulline can be generated by post-translational conversion of arginine residues. This process, citrullination, is catalysed by a group of calcium dependent peptid...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Vossenaar ER,Radstake TR,van der Heijden A,van Mansum MA,Dieteren C,de Rooij DJ,Barrera P,Zendman AJ,van Venrooij WJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To carry out a critical appraisal of the literature in an attempt to assess the current value of synovial fluid (SF) analysis in the diagnosis of joint disease. METHODS:A literature search was undertaken using the Medline, Biomed, Bids, Pubmed, and Embase electronic databases using the keywords: synovial flu...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Swan A,Amer H,Dieppe P

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report on a workshop on ethical and legal constraints on data sharing between countries in multinational epidemiologic research in Europe that was held in January 2007 in Potsdam, Germany. The participants were experienced epidemiologic and clinical researchers from eight European countries. The aim of th...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Zink A,Silman AJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a cross-sectional review of non-selected consecutive outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as part of standard clinical care in 15 countries for an overview of the characteristics of patients with RA. METHODS:The review included current disease activity using data from clinical assessment and...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Sokka T,Kautiainen H,Toloza S,Mäkinen H,Verstappen SM,Lund Hetland M,Naranjo A,Baecklund E,Herborn G,Rau R,Cazzato M,Gossec L,Skakic V,Gogus F,Sierakowski S,Bresnihan B,Taylor P,McClinton C,Pincus T,QUEST-RA Group.

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractalkine expressed on endothelial cells mediates activation and adhesion of leucocytes expressing its receptor, CX(3)CR1. Soluble fractalkine exhibits chemotactic activity for leucocytes expressing CX(3)CR1. OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of fractalkine and its receptor in systemic sclerosis (SSc) by as...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Hasegawa M,Sato S,Echigo T,Hamaguchi Y,Yasui M,Takehara K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To show whether intra-articular steroid injections are effective in osteoarthritis; to determine factors that predict response; and to determine whether injection has a beneficial effect on muscle strength. METHODS:Double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study in 59 patients with symptomatic osteoarthri...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Jones A,Doherty M

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the feasibility of assessing patellofemoral osteoarthritis using the 'skyline' view and to compare its reproducibility with the standard lateral view. METHODS:Fifty patients attending a rheumatology outpatient department with osteoarthritis of the knee had standard radiographs taken of both kne...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Jones AC,Ledingham J,McAlindon T,Regan M,Hart D,MacMillan PJ,Doherty M

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Increased numbers of neutrophils expressing proteinase 3 on their membrane (mPR3) have been reported in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) and are suggested to be involved in AAV immunopathogenesis. In most studies, neutrophils were analysed for mPR3 expression without prim...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： van Rossum AP,Huitema MG,Stegeman CA,Bijl M,de Leeuw K,Van Leeuwen MA,Limburg PC,Kallenberg CG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sheep red cells coated with rabbit IgG antibody may be used to detect IgM rheumatoid factors either by agglutination or microscopically by the fluorescence of antihuman IgM antibody conjugate bound to rheumatoid factors on the cell surface. By substituting for red cells the plastic surface of a filter disc coated with...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lea DJ,Ward DJ

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This integrated analysis presents the safety profile of upadacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, at 15 mg and 30 mg once daily in patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and laboratory data from five randomised, placebo- or acti...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Cohen SB,van Vollenhoven RF,Winthrop KL,Zerbini CAF,Tanaka Y,Bessette L,Zhang Y,Khan N,Hendrickson B,Enejosa JV,Burmester GR

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with refractory juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who are being treated with etanercept. METHODS:53 patients with JIA from seven Dutch centres were included. HRQoL was measured by the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ),...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Prince FH,Geerdink LM,Borsboom GJ,Twilt M,van Rossum MA,Hoppenreijs EP,Cate RT,Koopman-Keemink Y,van Santen-Hoeufft M,Raat H,van Suijlekom-Smit LW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine how acute but transient inflammation affects the cartilage proteoglycan aggrecan and the value of analyses of synovial fluid to study this. METHODS:For 96 hours after a single intra-articular injection of rabbit knees with human interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) or vehicle, articular cartilage an...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lundberg C,Asberg I,Ionescu M,Reiner A,Smedegård G,Poole AR

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A systematic literature review (SLR; 2009-2014) to compare a target-oriented approach with routine management in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to allow an update of the treat-to-target recommendations. METHODS:Two SLRs focused on clinical trials employing a treatment approach targeting a specifi...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Stoffer MA,Schoels MM,Smolen JS,Aletaha D,Breedveld FC,Burmester G,Bykerk V,Dougados M,Emery P,Haraoui B,Gomez-Reino J,Kvien TK,Nash P,Navarro-Compán V,Scholte-Voshaar M,van Vollenhoven R,van der Heijde D,Stamm TA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The exact regulation of the synthesis of cartilage specific molecules, such as collagen type II and aggrecan, by articular chondrocytes is unknown, but growth factors and hormones probably play an important part. The effects of glucocorticosteroids (prednisolone and triamcinolone), in combination with insuli...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： van der Kraan PM,Vitters EL,Postma NS,Verbunt J,van den Berg WB

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two animal models were used to investigate the mode of action of levamisole and thymopoietin. Neither compound influenced the subcutaneous carrageenan air pouch. While thymopoietin inhibited the formation of cotton pellet granulomas, levamisole enhanced it. This supports the conclusions of clinical studies reported el...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Thrower PA,Sedgwick AD,Smith ER,Willoughby DA,Huskisson EC

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six measurements of joint mobility were made in a group of 446 normal adolescents. A method of measuring hip and knee rotation is presented. All these data are normally distributed, and would suggest that joint hypermobility lies at the end of the normal spectrum. There was a weak but significant correlation between e...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Fairbank JC,Pynsent PB,Phillips H

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is considered a pauci-immune systemic vasculitis based on the absence of immune deposits in renal biopsies of patients with active disease. In animal models of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated glomerulonephritis, immune deposits along the glomerular capillar...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Brons RH,de Jong MC,de Boer NK,Stegeman CA,Kallenberg CG,Tervaert JW

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a close relation between T helper (Th) 1 cells and nitric oxide in disease. Thus it is possible that a reciprocal regulatory mechanism exists between them. This paper briefly describes the experimental studies which have helped elucidate the mechanism by which nitric oxide selectively enhances Th 1 cell proli...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Niedbala W,Cai B,Liew FY

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00