Application of quantitative computed tomography to Paget's disease of bone.

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 infor...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Brennan P,Bankhead C,Silman A,Symmons D

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Behcet's disease (BD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent mucocutaneous ulcerations, ocular inflammation, and numerous severe systemic inflammatory manifestations. While most patients respond to standard immunosuppressive therapies, a subset will develop refractory disease. In this ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Henderson CF,Brodsky RA,Jones RJ,Levine SM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inequality of leg lengths is associated with low back pain, greater trochanteric bursitis, and degenerative hip disease. The pelvic obliquity that results from a discrepancy of leg lengths may contribute to degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. The diagnosis of leg length inequality may be overlooked. If this occu...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Rothenberg RJ

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and laboratory features of 55 patients with lupus erythematosus (LE), grouped on the basis of six nuclear immunofluorescent pattern results commonly encountered in this disease were examined. Serologic profiles of antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-DNA and anti-ENA results can serve as immunologic markers...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Pelachyk JM,Heinzerling R,Burnham TK

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical alveolitis, as assessed by bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cell analysis, may be present in the lower respiratory tract of a high proportion of symptomless patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs) with normal chest roentgenograms. The distribution of BAL cell types, mainly macrophages, lymphocytes, and...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Manganelli P,Salaffi F,Pesci A

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics and outcomes after antibiotic treatment of a national cohort of patients with Lyme arthritis confirmed by PCR testing on synovial fluid and by serology, when available. METHODS:Using the French National Reference Center for Borrelia database, pati...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Grillon A,Scherlinger M,Boyer PH,De Martino S,Perdriger A,Blasquez A,Wipff J,Korganow AS,Bonnard C,Cantagrel A,Eyer D,Guérin F,Monteiro I,Woehl JM,Moreau P,Pennaforte JL,Lechevallier J,Bastides F,Colombey A,Imbert I

更新日期：2019-06-01 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

authors： Siris ES

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reproduction capacity and long-term preserved hormonal function are important aspects with big impacts on patients' quality of life. Updated information on the interaction between drug therapy and reproductive function is essential when discussing family planning with patients. Currently, limited data is published reg...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Micu MC,Ostensen M,Villiger PM,Micu R,Ionescu R

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from more than 100,000 patients in foreign and United States trials provide substantial evidence of diclofenac's safety and tolerability. Adverse experiences were infrequent and generally mild or transient. In United States short-term trials, the frequency and severity of side effects compared favorably with rate...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Willkens RF

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Amyloid deposition in multiple myeloma (MM) may lead to an arthropathy resembling rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Since a systematic description of its natural history is lacking, we have performed a systematic analysis of all published cases. METHODS:Literature review featuring backward and forward database sear...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Elsaman AM,Radwan AR,Akmatov MK,Della Beffa C,Walker A,Mayer CT,Dai L,Nativ S,Rygg M,Atsali E,Saijo K,Ogdie AR,Srinivasulu N,Fathi N,Schumacher HR,Pessler F

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Candida species are an uncommon cause of infectious arthritis, although the frequency has increased during recent years. Three cases of septic arthritis caused by Candida species are reported, and the literature is reviewed. The first patient developed a popliteal cyst infected by Candida albicans after multiple intra...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Cuende E,Barbadillo C,E-Mazzucchelli R,Isasi C,Trujillo A,Andréu JL

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists fall into 2 classes:etanercept (ETA) is a soluble TNF receptor, while infliximab (INF) and adalimumab (ADA) are monoclonal antibodies against TNF. All 3 drugs are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis. However, these agents have been associated with an increased ri...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Furst DE,Wallis R,Broder M,Beenhouwer DO

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Therapeutic advances in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have improved patient survival, but mortality rates remain higher than the general population. Glucocorticoids contribute to AAV morbidity and mortality. We examined whether an 8-week glucocorticoid course in combination with rituximab (RTX) would induc...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Miloslavsky EM,Niles JL,Wallace ZS,Cortazar FB,Fernandes A,Laliberte K,Stone JH

更新日期：2018-10-01 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

authors： McMurray RW,Elbourne K

更新日期：1997-02-01 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

authors： Hu J,Peng C,Li J,Gao R,Zhang A,Ma L,Zhang L,Yang Y,Cheng Q,Wang Y,Luo T,Wang Z,Qing H,Yang S,Li Q

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insert currently supplied with hydroxychloroquine states that patients should have an initial ophthalmological assessment and then regular assessments every 3 months. The rheumatologist should expect a report from the ophthalmologist, which includes a corneal assessment of tissue dose, a reference to visual field ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Easterbrook M

更新日期：1993-10-01 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

authors： Abu-Shakra M,Polychuck I,Szendro G,Bolotin A,Jonathan BS,Flusser D,Buskila D,Sukenik S

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) causes functional and structural microcirculatory dysfunction, affecting also distal extremities. Optical Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS) of blood HbO2 saturation (stO2) is able to evaluate O2 delivery/consumption balance in the explored tissue. The NIRS-sensitive camera non-invasi...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Gargani L,Bruni C,Barskova T,Hartwig V,Marinelli M,Trivella MG,Matucci-Cerinic M,L'Abbate A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diabetes (DM) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two common co-existing chronic conditions. However, whether this is due to shared risk factors or may differ between joints is unclear. We performed a systematic review to determine whether abnormal glucose metabolism is a risk factor for knee, hip and hand OA, separa...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dawson LP,Fairley JL,Papandony MC,Hussain SM,Cicuttini FM,Wluka AE

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors examined the role of ultrasound (US) in diagnosis and management of heel pain in chronic inflammatory arthritis. Nineteen patients underwent US examination. Eight patients (2 with previously unsuccessful nonguided injections), had 11 US-guided corticosteroid injections for treatment of retrocalcaneal bursi...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Cunnane G,Brophy DP,Gibney RG,FitzGerald O

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In populations such as Northern Europeans in which the HLA-DR4 subtypes DW14 and Dw4 show strong association with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), these alleles and the double allelic dose of the shared epitope are considered severity markers. The clinical expression of RA varies in different populations, which may be deter...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Massardo L,Aguirre V,García ME,Cervila V,Nicovani S,González A,Rivero S,Jacobelli S

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical trials indicate that denosumab could be a potential treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of offering denosumab to postmenopausal women with low bone mass. METHODS:Data sources included MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochr...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： von Keyserlingk C,Hopkins R,Anastasilakis A,Toulis K,Goeree R,Tarride JE,Xie F

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, pathogenesis, and genetics of the syndrome known under the acronym of SAPHO for Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, and Osteitis to heighten awareness of this entity. METHODS:We conducted a Medline search using SAPHO syndrome, chronic rec...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Nguyen MT,Borchers A,Selmi C,Naguwa SM,Cheema G,Gershwin ME

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the characteristics and outcome of patients with giant-cell arteritis (GCA)-related ophthalmologic involvement at diagnosis. METHODS:In a retrospective single-center cohort of 409 consecutive patients with GCA, we retrieved 104 patients with visual symptoms at GCA diagnosis and we compared them to ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dumont A,Lecannuet A,Boutemy J,Maigné G,Martin-Silva N,Deshayes S,Audemard-Verger A,Sultan A,Planchard G,Aouba A,de Boysson H

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:18F-FDG PET/CT has proved to be of potential value for early diagnosis of large-vessel vasculitis (LVV), which frequently involves the aorta. However, its role in the follow-up of these patients has not been well established. Our aim was to evaluate the contribution of 18F-FDG PET/CT in this clinical situatio...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Martínez-Rodríguez I,Jiménez-Alonso M,Quirce R,Jiménez-Bonilla J,Martínez-Amador N,De Arcocha-Torres M,Loricera J,Blanco R,González-Gay MÁ,Banzo I

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This post-hoc, pooled analysis of Phase 3 studies of tofacitinib examined the safety of tofacitinib 5 and 10 mg twice daily (BID) when used as monotherapy versus combination therapy with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Kivitz AJ,Cohen S,Keystone E,van Vollenhoven RF,Haraoui B,Kaine J,Fan H,Connell CA,Bananis E,Takiya L,Fleischmann R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Massive refractory pleural effusions are uncommon in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Describing such a patient, the literature was reviewed to report the various therapeutic options in such cases. METHODS:MEDLINE search using the terms "lupus" and "pleural effusion," inclusion of cases with refr...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Breuer GS,Deeb M,Fisher D,Nesher G

更新日期：2005-04-01 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

authors： Milisenda JC,Doti PI,Prieto-González S,Grau JM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of therapeutically refractory anemias resulting from a clonal stem cell disorder often associated with cytogenetic abnormalities. Immunologic abnormalities and occasionally vasculitis have been reported although no series has characterized an associated arthritis. All ca...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： George SW,Newman ED

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize levamisole-induced vasculopathy. METHODS:We performed a systematic review searching MEDLINE for articles published from 1972 to 2016. RESULTS:We retrieved 357 references and abstracts and selected 111 articles. Levamisole-induced vasculopathy was reported in 192 patients, with a female predo...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dartevel A,Chaigne B,Moachon L,Grenier F,Dupin N,Guillevin L,Bouillet L,Mouthon L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00