Imported case of visceral leishmaniasis presenting as pancytopenia in a Norwegian patient treated with methotrexate and etanercept for psoriasis arthritis.

abstract：:The distribution of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) in rheumatoid synovium has been investigated. Ten rheumatoid synovia were compared with seven normal synovia and a range of other tissues, using one polyclonal and six monoclonal antibodies. A common staining pattern was obtained with five reagents. Absence ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Wilkinson LS,Edwards JC

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to further characterize the SKG model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its potential for studying intervention treatments, with special focus on bone targeting therapies. Three individual studies were conducted, using a total of 71 SKG mice, comparing arthritis induction with mannan versus zymosan A, femal...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Keller KK,Lindgaard LM,Wogensen L,Dagnæs-Hansen F,Thomsen JS,Sakaguchi S,Stengaard-Pedersen K,Hauge EM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the frequency of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 in Chinese patients with suspected of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to assess the clinical significance of HLA-B27 typing. A total of 1,016 patients suspected of AS were classified into six groups based on one major AS-related...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Liu X,Li YR,Hu LH,Zhou ZM,Chen FH,Ning Y,Yao QF

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveitis may represent an opportunity to diagnose spondyloarthropathies (SpA) earlier and influence treatment decisions. We describe the percentage of acute anterior uveitis (AAU) in a diverse group of SpA patients seen at one academic setting and compare demographic and clinical characteristics according to the presen...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Gevorgyan O,Riad M,Sarran RD,Merrill PT,Block JA,Castrejon I

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound (US)-guided corticosteroid injection has been shown to be safe and effective for varied causes of plantar fasciitis; however, its use for Achilles tendinitis is controversial. We studied the efficacy and changes in US findings at Achilles enthesitis after corticosteroid injection in patients with spondyloar...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Srivastava P,Aggarwal A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease characterized by bone loss, increased levels of serotonin have been reported. Recent studies have demonstrated a role for circulating serotonin as a regulator of osteoblastogenesis, inhibiting bone formation. Thus, we measured serum serotonin levels (SSL) in a Portuguese sample ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bernardes M,Vieira T,Lucas R,Pereira J,Costa L,Simões-Ventura F,Martins MJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic accuracy of anti-DNase I antibodies measurement in a differentiation between SLE and other autoimmune rheumatic diseases was evaluated. The share of anti-DNase I and actin in the DNase I activity decrease in SLE was established. Serum samples were obtained from 54 patients with verified SLE, 52 control pati...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Trofimenko AS,Gontar IP,Zborovsky AB,Paramonova OV

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:Fibromyalgia is a multi-factorial illness primarily characterised by widespread chronic pain and fatigue, with several symptoms and associated conditions. Due to a lack of clinical awareness and an absence of objective diagnostic measures, fibromyalgia patients often engage with online health information. The aim is t...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Basavakumar D,Flegg M,Eccles J,Ghezzi P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information on measurement properties of translated versions of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index is still limited. This study investigated the internal consistency, test-retest reliability/agreement, construct validity, and floor and ceiling effects of Portuguese-Brazil WOMAC ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Lage PTS,Machado LAC,Barreto SM,de Figueiredo RC,Telles RW

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to determine whether and to which extent pentosidine (PEN) is influenced in the case of advanced osteoarthritis (OA) in urine and in some tissues. Reverse phase HPLC method for PEN determination with fluorescence monitoring was utilized. Urinary pentosidine (U-PEN) and pyridinoline (U-PD) were...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Spacek P,Adam M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis is a rather uncommon condition in the UAE. Over a period of 10 years. 28 hospital-based patients diagnosed as having AS were retrospectively studied. They included 17 Arabs and 11 Asians. The onset of AS in most patients in this study was in adulthood (mean age at onset was 27.7 years in Arabs a...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： al Attia HM,Sherif AM,Hossain MM,Ahmed YH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solid organ transplantation is an important lifesaving procedure mainly performed in patients with end-stage organ failure such as liver cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, and end-stage renal disease. While these complications are among the most preventable adverse effects of solid organ transplantation, these are g...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Movassaghi S,Nasiri Toosi M,Bakhshandeh A,Niksolat F,Khazaeipour Z,Tajik A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics of patients with diffuse connective tissue diseases (CTDs) complicated by pneumomediastinum and identify the risk factors associated with increased mortality in these patients. Twenty-eight patients with CTD-associated pneumomediastinum, who were admitted to our...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zhang L,Shen M,Zhang F,Tang F

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is frequently associated with the development of complications and visual loss. Topical corticosteroids are the first-choice therapy, and immunosuppression is commonly used. However, treatment has not been standardized. Representatives from the German Ophthalmological Soc...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Heiligenhaus A,Michels H,Schumacher C,Kopp I,Neudorf U,Niehues T,Baus H,Becker M,Bertram B,Dannecker G,Deuter C,Foeldvari I,Frosch M,Ganser G,Gaubitz M,Gerdes G,Horneff G,Illhardt A,Mackensen F,Minden K,Pleyer U,

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of differences in etiology, RA and OA lead to astonishingly similar synovitic alterations. Fibroblastic transformation of the synovial membrane and an increase in monocytes constitute a rare but highly characteristic feature of RA. Monocytes synthesize factor (F) XIII, implying that FXIII (a and s) in synovia...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Plenz A,Fritz P,König G,Laschner W,Saal JG

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In December 2019, numerous coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases were reported in Wuhan, China, which has since spread throughout the world. However, its impact on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is unknown. Herein, we report a case of COVID-19 pneumonia in a 61-year-old female RA patient who was receiving conv...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Song J,Kang S,Choi SW,Seo KW,Lee S,So MW,Lim DH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease characterised by vasculopathy, inflammation and fibrosis in multiple organs and occasionally coexists with rheumatic conditions, such as axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The aim of this study was to demonstrate the successful use of tofacitinib in SSc and axi...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Kyriakou A,Parperis K,Nikiphorou E,Psarelis S

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Catalase (CAT) and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma2 (PPARgamma2) are important regulators of oxidative stress and inflammation, and may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We investigated the association between CAT and PPARgamma2 genotypes and risk and severity of RA using 474...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： El-Sohemy A,Cornelis MC,Park YW,Bae SC

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) are often seen on chest computed tomography (CT) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Early reports described lymphadenopathy as one of the systemic manifestations rather than regional lymphadenopathy secondary to drainage from the affected joints. Subsequently, the importance o...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Hasegawa M,Sakai F,Konda N,Okabayashi A,Katsura H,Seto Y

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The family name of author Francesco La Torre was incorrect in the published article. The correct family name should read as La Torre F. ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Consolaro A,Bovis F,Pistorio A,Cimaz R,De Benedetti F,Miniaci A,Corona F,Gerloni V,Martino S,Pastore S,Barone P,Pieropan S,Cortis E,Podda RA,Gallizzi R,Civino A,La Torre F,Rigante D,Consolini R,Maggio MC,Magni-Man

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasculitides associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies are heterogeneous, systemic, low prevalence and high morbidity and mortality entities. They include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. In Latin America, there are few descripti...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Fernández-Ávila DG,Rondón-Carvajal J,Villota-Eraso C,Gutiérrez-Dávila JM,Contreras-Villamizar KM

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal manifestations of central nervous system in system lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are mainly caused by primary neuropsychiatric SLE (NP-SLE). We reported a new onset SLE patient who had secondary neuropsychiatric manifestations caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encephalitis. Although EBV has an uncertain...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Hongbo C,Hongzhen M,Lingzhi H,Maosheng X,Mei C

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sjögren's syndrome (SjS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are common systemic autoimmune diseases, which impact not only patient health but also their quality of life. miRNA-146a is a microRNA that participates in the pathophysiology of SjS and SLE. In this investigation, we conducted a meta-analysis to determin...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sun HY,Lv AK,Yao H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation. The clinical spectrum in childhood is heterogeneous. Angiotensin converting enzyme activity is used as a marker for disease activity. Human chitotriosidase is produced in macrophages. In this study, serum chitotriosidase levels were significantly higher in active sa...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Brunner J,Scholl-Bürgi S,Prelog M,Zimmerhackl LB

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although arthroscopic surgery (AS) for knee osteoarthritis has been widely employed, scientific evidence is lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate temporal changes in synovial fluid levels of biochemical markers associated with cartilage metabolism following AS. Twenty-five knees of 24 patients with med...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Nakajima A,Nakagawa K,Aoki Y,Sonobe M,Shibata Y,Yamazaki M,Murakami M

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have demonstrated association between genetic variants of IL12B and IL6 and TA. Since TA has been reported with ethnic heterogeneity, we sought to investigate whether the single-nucleotide-polymorphisms (SN...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Wen X,Chen S,Li P,Li J,Wu Z,Li Y,Li L,Yuan H,Tian X,Zhang F,Li Y

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify recommendations on the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) supported by low recommendation grades, to study the causes of this low grading, and to propose solutions. METHODS:A group of six rheumatologists, with extensive experience in the development of systematic reviews, revi...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Ortiz AM,Silva Fernández L,Villaverde V,Abad MÁ,Maneiro JR,Candelas G,Gómez S,Valderrama M,Montoro M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines whether or not MBD4 polymorphism is a marker for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility or severity for Chinese patients in Taiwan. This study included 193 patients with RA, while 190 unrelated healthy individuals living in Central Taiwan served as controls. The relationship between MBD4 polymorp...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Huang CM,Huang PH,Chen CL,Wan L,Tsai CH,Liu SC,Huang WL,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00