Prognostic indicators related to death in patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia associated with collagen vascular diseases.

abstract：:The fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic, widespread pain disorder of unknown etiology. It has been suggest that familial component, environmental factors, endocrine and neurotransmitter alterations, and psychological factors may contribute to the development of FMS. The role of melatonin in FMS is unclear. Some s...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Senel K,Baygutalp F,Baykal T,Erdal A,Ugur M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) is an important preventable infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To determine the risk of TB in patients with RA by comparing with those with non-specific back pain (NSBP), and to identify the risk factors in the RA group. Medical data were retrieved from a centralized electronic dat...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chung TT,Ko HJ,Lau CS,Chung HY

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies indicate that high-mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1) contributes to the pathogenesis of diverse autoimmune disorders. It induces the production of interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) in vitro. In the present study, plasma HMGB1, TNF-alpha, and IFN-alpha were deter...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Ma CY,Jiao YL,Zhang J,Yang QR,Zhang ZF,Shen YJ,Chen ZJ,Zhao YR

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to identify the role of cholinergic stimulation on changes of intracellular calcium concentrations as intracellular messenger of neuroimmune interaction. Incubation of PBMC with acetylcholine (ACh) leads to Ca(2+) oscillations in healthy controls. PBMC from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients e...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Nast A,Malysheva O,Krause A,Wahle M,Baerwald CG

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Juvenile Arthritis Multidimensional Assessment Report (JAMAR) is a new parent/patient reported outcome measure that enables a thorough assessment of the disease status in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). We report the results of the cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the parent and patie...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Scott C,Okong'o L,Brice N,Murless S,Slamang W,Fadlelmola A,Consolaro A,Bovis F,Ruperto N,Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO).

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：:To develop a semi-automated method to quantify inflammation in sacroiliac (SI) joints by measuring bone marrow edema (BME) on MRI. The SCAISS was designed as an image-processing software. Validation followed: (1) three readers evaluated SI images of 23 patients with axial SpA and various levels of BME severity with th...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zarco P,Almodóvar R,Bueno Á,Molinero LM,SCAISS Study Group.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is common with connective tissue disorders, but pancytopenia is rare. We report a 22-year-old female who presented with menorrhagia, seizures, anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, pericardial effusion, positive ANA, and evidence of vasculitis on CT head scan and was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosu...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Singh NP,Prakash A,Garg D,Makhija A,Pathania A,Prakash N,Kubba S,Agarwal SK

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) had been known to be specific for Crohn's disease but it has been found in many other autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Furthermore, cross-reactive epitopes on β2-glycoprotein I (β2GPI) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were found in SLE patients. T...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mankaï A,Sakly W,Thabet Y,Achour A,Manoubi W,Ghedira I

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was detected at low levels in plasma [0.014 +/- 0.006 ng/ml (mean +/- SEM] and in high amounts in synovial fluid [SF; 2.6 +/- 2.2 ng/ml (mean +/- SEM)] of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. No correlation of IL-6 levels in plasma or SF with the ESR (n = 15) or with histological parameters of acut...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sack U,Kinne RW,Marx T,Heppt P,Bender S,Emmrich F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary amyloidosis is a well-known complication of certain familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). We presented three Turkish patients with FMF and biopsy proven amyloidosis. These patients were treated with colchicine 1.5 mg/day. They have experienced five to six peritonitis attacks with fever within 1 year. On admiss...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sayarlioglu H,Erkoc R,Sayarlioglu M,Dogan E,Soyoral Y

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a multi-system inflammatory disorder, in which cytokine balance is polarized to Th1. In this study, the cell surface molecule expression, Th1/Th2, inflammatory cytokine levels in blood, and synovial fluid of CD3(+) T lymphocytes in BD were investigated. The study group consisted of 10 BD, 10 a...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Aktas Cetin E,Cosan F,Kucuksezer UC,Bilgic S,Cagatay Y,Gul A,Deniz G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, debilitating disease that demands continuous therapy with multiple medications. Noncompliance with disease-modifying drugs may cause disease flares, preventable functional impairment, unnecessary treatment changes, and loss of health care resources. The aim of the c...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Müller R,Kallikorm R,Põlluste K,Lember M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare but complex and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease of childhood. Significant proportions of patients have residual weakness, muscle atrophy, joint contractures, and calcinosis. Recently, new clinical findings, such as lipodystrophy accompanied with increased fat de...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Pavlov-Dolijanovic SR,Vujasinovic Stupar NZ,Gavrilov N,Seric S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct)-induced arthritis (CtIA) is characterized by persistent Ct infection, which stimulates secretion of cytokines in vitro. We therefore investigated whether CtIA patients have a unique cytokine profile in synovial fluid or serum in vivo. Because underlying Ct infection is overlooked in a high p...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jendro MC,Raum E,Schnarr S,Köhler L,Zeidler H,Kuipers JG,Martin M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute leukemia is uncommonly seen with rheumatoid arthritis during or following treatment with low-dose methotrexate, a safe and effective treatment for the arthritic condition. We describe here a 68-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who developed acute erythroleukemia during low-dose methotrexate therapy (tota...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Choi BR,Ahn MJ,Lee WS,Kim TH,Bae SC,Jun JB

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's syndrome (BS) is a chronic (auto)-inflammatory disorder characterized by different clusters of symptoms, including mucocutaneous and ocular involvements. Interleukin-1 inhibitors anakinra (ANA), canakinumab (CAN), and gevokizumab (GEV) represent a promising therapeutic alternative in BS. To date, evidence on ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bettiol A,Silvestri E,Di Scala G,Amedei A,Becatti M,Fiorillo C,Lopalco G,Salvarani C,Cantarini L,Soriano A,Emmi G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:P wave dispersion (PWD) is a sign for the prediction of atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to assess P wave dispersion and its relation with clinical and echocardiographic parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Thirty RA patients (mean age 49 +/- 10 years) and 27 healthy controls (mean...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Guler H,Seyfeli E,Sahin G,Duru M,Akgul F,Saglam H,Yalcin F

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Felty's syndrome (FS) is a deforming disease, characterized by the triad of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), neutropenia, and splenomegaly. Currently, FS patients are treated mainly with immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate and glucocorticoids, which however are not suitable to some patients and may cause severe side ef...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Li R,Wan Q,Chen P,Mao S,Wang Q,Li X,Yang Y,Dong L

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cost-effectiveness of treatments that have the potential to change the "natural history" of a chronic progressive disease has to be evaluated over the long term. Cost-effectiveness estimates have been based on the concept that, with treatment, patients will not progress to the next level(s) of disease severity or ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Benucci M,Saviola G,Baiardi P,Manfredi M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an overall increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal morbidity in patients with most autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD); outcomes are generally improved when the pregnancy is planned and the disease is in control. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the present study was to describe the sex...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Skinner-Taylor CM,Perez-Barbosa L,Barriga-Maldonado ES,Cardenas-de la Garza JA,Diaz-Angulo JE,Figueroa-Parra G,Riega-Torres J,Galarza-Delgado DA

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) as a result of accelerated atherosclerosis. However, the data on CAD risk of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), one of the most common chronic inflamm...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Ungprasert P,Koster MJ,Warrington KJ,Matteson EL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that can involve the nervous system, including the cranial nerves. Central nervous system findings, especially irritability, lethargy, and aseptic meningitis, occur in 1-30 % of KD patients (1). Cranial nerve palsies are seen rarely, and abducens nerve palsy has been repo...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Emiroglu M,Alkan G,Kartal A,Cimen D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe the characteristics of patients receiving belimumab, overall patterns of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) care, clinical outcomes, and changes in glucocorticoid dose following 6 months of therapy with belimumab, and healthcare resource utilization in belimumab users in Canadian clinical practice settings...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Touma Z,Sayani A,Pineau CA,Fortin I,Matsos M,Ecker GA,Chow A,Iczkovitz S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferation of pannus tissue cells has been investigated under in vitro conditions after labeling of joint tissues with 3H-thymidine. It was demonstrated that there is only a minimal proliferation of chondrocytes as well as of pannus tissue cells. Slight increased proliferation was observed in granulation tissue poo...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mohr W,Hummler N,Pelster B,Wessinghage D

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARD) have transformed the treatment paradigm of chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), but they are often associated with adverse drug reactions. The present study evaluated the frequency, characteristics and type of infections, other than tuberculosis (TB), i...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chandrashekara S,Shobha V,Rao V,Desai A,Jois R,Dharmanand BG,Kumar S,Kumar P,Dharmapalaiah C,Mahendranath KM,Prasad S,Daware MA,Singh Y,Karjigi U,Nagaraj S,Anupama KR

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) commonly presents with articular manifestations and thrombotic vasculopathy. Arthritis of BD characteristically demonstrates a recurrent and nondestructive course. The pathobiological basis of the thrombotic vasculopathy and protective factors against cartilage destruction in arthritis of BD have...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Oztürk MA,Ertenli I,Kiraz S,C Haznedaroğlu I,Celik I,Kirazli S,Calgüneri M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the association of oral ulceration and oral health factors, together with psycho-social well-being in Behçet's disease (BD), and to clarify the importance of psycho-social support of patients in the overall management of BD. The study comprised of a cohort of 146 BD patients (mea...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Senusi A,Higgins S,Fortune F

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare oxidative stress (OS) biomarkers and antioxidant capacity of plasma (ACP) between dcSSc (diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis) and healthy Mexicans and their possible relationship with autoantibodies, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and uric acid (UA). We included 28 dcSSc an...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Cruz-Domínguez MP,Montes-Cortes DH,Olivares-Corichi IM,Vera-Lastra O,Medina G,Jara LJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilizing monoclonal reagents directed towards antigens of the monocyte-macrophage lineage and Ia antigens, the tissue architecture of synovial membranes obtained from patients with non-inflammatory joint diseases and patients with rheumatoid arthritis was studied. Emphasis was placed on the localization of the type I...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Burmester GR,Locher P,Koch B,Winchester RJ,Dimitriu-Bona A,Kalden JR,Mohr W

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00