Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The possibility that oral contraceptives offer a protective effect against the development of rheumatoid arthritis is still contentious. Of the 17 studies investigating this association, 11 have found a protective effect, and 6 have not. These differences are probably attributable to either selection or information biases in a subset of studies, although the exact reason is unknown. To overcome the methodological problems inherent in the design of previous studies, we have conducted a population-based case-control study. METHODS:Women who were incident cases of inflammatory polyarthritis, defined as swelling of at least two joint areas lasting at least 4 weeks, were recruited directly from primary care and compared with age-matched women from the same population. RESULTS:Cases and controls reported a similar level of "ever use" of oral contraceptives, adjusted odds ratio = 0.88 (95% confidence interval, 0.47, 1.64). The cases were, however, less likely to report using oral contraceptives at the time of onset, adjusted odds ratio = 0.22 (95% confidence interval, 0.06, 0.85). Similar results were observed for cases who satisfied the criteria for rheumatoid arthritis and cases who did not. CONCLUSION:These results indicate that only current oral contraceptive use protects against the development of inflammatory polyarthritis.
journal_name
Semin Arthritis Rheumjournal_title
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatismauthors
Brennan P,Bankhead C,Silman A,Symmons Ddoi
10.1016/s0049-0172(97)80025-xsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1997-06-01 00:00:00pages
817-23issue
6eissn
0049-0172issn
1532-866Xpii
S0049-0172(97)80025-Xjournal_volume
26pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract:OBJECTIVE:To review the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of interferon-induced Raynaud's phenomenon. METHODS:The medical literature was reviewed from 1967 to November 2001 with the assistance of a MEDLINE search using the key words: Raynaud, Interferon, ischemia, thrombosis and necrosis. A qualitat...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1053/sarh.2002.34606
更新日期:2002-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Neuropathic pain (NP) mechanisms contribute to the pain experience in osteoarthritis (OA). We aimed to characterise the factors that contribute to NP-like symptoms in knee OA patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 139 patients with knee OA were recruited from secondary care, and completed a nurse- adminis...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2013.10.001
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:"Ultrasonic biopsy" (U-B) is a noninvasive screening technique to detect early atherosclerotic plaques and arterial wall changes. AIM:To identify atherosclerosis (AS) in the common carotid artery (CCA) and common femoral artery (CFA) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their matched controls. ME...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2004.11.007
更新日期:2005-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To report entry criteria and clinical features of patients with newly diagnosed and relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA) enrolled in a randomized trial of tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 receptor-alpha inhibitor. METHODS:Newly diagnosed GCA was defined as diagnosis ≤6 weeks before baseline. Relapsing GCA was d...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.11.002
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To validate the ability of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical classification criteria and the ACR clinical plus radiographic classification criteria for osteoarthritis of the knee to predict articular cartilage damage. METHODS:Ninety subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who were enrolled i...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2005.06.002
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been associated with a plethora of immune and autoimmune perturbations. We review serological and clinical autoimmune manifestations associated with HCV infection, discuss treatment regimens for HCV-related autoimmune diseases, and present a framework for understanding HCV-associa...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0049-0172(97)80005-4
更新日期:1997-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have suggested the importance of somatic mutations and certain residues in the complementarity determining regions (CDRs) of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) implicated in the pathogenesis of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). The authors tested this hypothesis by carrying out a syste...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1053/sarh.2003.49994
更新日期:2003-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of training on the reliability among dermatologists and rheumatologists in the assessment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients. METHODS:Overall, 9 hospital-based rheumatologists and 8 hospital-based dermatologists met in Reggio Emilia, Italy on October 2015 to assess 17 PsA patients. ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.06.004
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To discuss the current terminologies used for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and related overlapping conditions, to examine if central sensitivity syndromes (CSS) is the appropriate nosology for these disorders, and to explore the issue of disease versus illness. METHODS:A literature search was performed throu...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2007.09.003
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::PH is an uncommon manifestation of SLE. The symptoms of PH develop within a few years after the onset of the multisystem disease. The most common presenting complaints of SLE patients with PH are dyspnea on exertion, chest pain, nonproductive cough, edema, and fatigue or weakness. The important physical findings are a...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0049-0172(84)90015-5
更新日期:1984-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To provide an overview of the underlying scientific principles and standards for developing a biosimilar product. METHODS:An Internet-based literature search through June 2015 was performed for information related to biosimilar manufacturing and development, including a review of regulatory guidelines and re...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.01.002
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To compare the patterns of American College of Rheumatology (ACR) response between tocilizumab and other biologic agents in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have inadequate response to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD-IR). METHODS:Systematic literature review identified similarly designed ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2009.12.002
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy is a very rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the elbow joint. It results in weakness of extension of the fingers and may be confused with extensor tendon rupture and wrist drop due to radial nerve damage. METHODS:We present a case of PIN palsy second...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2010.07.011
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are at risk for complications that can be mitigated by appropriate preventive care. We examined the receipt of immunizations, cancer screening, and cardiovascular risk preventive services in a predominantly Black cohort of SLE patients from the Southeast U.S. To id...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2013.04.003
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To present the data supporting the possible relationship of ocular toxoplasmosis to antitumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:A Medline search was performed using the words "toxoplasmosis, anti-TNF-alpha antagonists, chorioretinitis." We report 2...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2006.08.004
更新日期:2007-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The specific cause of short stature in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is unknown. One hypothesis links altered growth to inadequate dietary intake. In this study, nutritional status was assessed in 34 children with JRA (8 with systemic JRA, 14 with polyarticular JRA, and 12 with pauciarticular JRA) and 9 healthy ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0049-0172(90)90022-8
更新日期:1990-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Dermatomyositis (DM) constitutes a subset of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies clinically characterized by proximal muscle weakness and skin involvement. Some of the dermatologic manifestations are highly prevalent and characteristic, but others such as generalized or limb edema are truly rare. The aim of t...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2014.04.004
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis (RCT) is an under-recognized benign condition that results in significant neck pain and may mimic a retropharyngeal abscess (RPA). We describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of RCT as well as features that differentiate it from RPA. METHODS:We present...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2009.04.002
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Contrary to digital clubbing, there is no clear definition for "pseudoclubbing" (PC). The aim of this study was to review the literature on this subject. Additionally, differences and similarities between clubbing and PC are shown. METHODS:The PubMed database (1950-2006) was searched for the keyword "pseudo...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2008.01.018
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To review epidemiological studies dealing with the temporal and geographic variability in the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and clinical studies that address the variability of severity and manifestations among populations. METHODS:An extensive search of the literature, including a Medline search, ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0049-0172(97)80012-1
更新日期:1997-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 350,000 patients in the United States. Over time, the spinal and peripheral joint involvement of AS may cause severe disability and functional limitations. Research in the molecular and cellular events of AS has uncover...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2004.08.005
更新日期:2005-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Some epidemiological aspects of Paget's disease were examined using questionnaires completed by 864 patients with physician-diagnosed Paget's disease and 500 controls of similar ages. Specifically studied were issues of familial aggregation of the disorder, history of exposure to certain infectious diseases, other med...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0049-0172(94)90037-x
更新日期:1994-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, classification, grading, evaluation of prognosis, and treatment of amyloidosis against the background of its pathomechanisms. METHODS:PubMed and MEDLINE databases (1990 to October 2007) and internet were searched for the key word amyloidosis and evaluated on...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2008.09.001
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To study the utility of lupus serology as a predictor for kidney graft outcome in (a) a systematic literature review (SLR) and (b) the Toronto lupus cohort (TLC). METHODS:For the SLR, a comprehensive literature search was performed to identify the articles reporting on the serology at renal transplantation ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.09.008
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Moyamoya disease (MMD), or spontaneous occlusion of blood vessels in the circle of Willis, is a noninflammatory, nonatheromatous vasculopathy that often presents with ischemia or hemorrhage and has a tendency to affect young women. We discuss a case of a woman 7 days postpartum with new onset strokes, suspec...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2005.09.001
更新日期:2006-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Treat-to-target (TTT) is a recommended strategy in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but various data sources suggest that its uptake in routine care in the US is suboptimal. Herein, we describe the design of a randomized controlled trial of a Learning Collaborative to facilitate implement...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.02.009
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The beneficial effects of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) monoclonal antibodies infliximab and adalimumab and the soluble receptor fusion protein etanercept in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of other inflammatory disorders have been well described. However, less is known about the propensity ...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2005.01.005
更新日期:2005-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study aims to evaluate whether serum Bisphenol A (BPA) is a risk factor for hyperuricemia. METHODS:In this prospective study, a total of 482 participants without hyperuricemia were enrolled at baseline and followed up for 6 years. Clinical characteristics were recorded, and serum levels of uric acid and...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.03.009
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Methotrexate therapy has been effective in the treatment of RA with short term experience suggesting little serious adverse reactions. Our review of 168 patients receiving methotrexate has identified nine patients with probable or possible methotrexate-induced pulmonary toxicity, giving a prevalence of 5% and an incid...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0049-0172(87)90021-7
更新日期:1987-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of switching tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors on patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). METHODS:PubMed literature searches were conducted using combinations of search terms including ankylosing spondylitis, spondyloarthropathy, spondyloarthritis, switch/switching, dru...
journal_title:Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.04.005
更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00