Accelerated hypertension and nephroangiosclerosis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome. Report of two cases and review of the literature.

abstract：:Shoulder pain may occur as a secondary symptom to a wide range of conditions, including rotator cuff disorders, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, or adhesive capsulitis. One common factor linking these diseases is inflammation. Understanding the role of inflammation in shoulder disorders can help physicians to manage and t...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Saccomanni B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases, i.e., rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Crohn's disease (CD), and ulcerative colitis (UC). Anti-TNF-alpha strategies are successfully used in their treatment. However, their effec...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tomáš L,Lazúrová I,Pundová L,Oetterová M,Zakuciová M,Petrášová D,Studenčan M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disease. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of RA are not known well, genetic and environmental factors are proposed to initiate an autoimmune process. We aimed to investigate mRNA expression levels of Toll-like receptor-2 (TLR-2), TLR-4, and interleukin-6 (I...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Eser B,Sahin N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the 18F-fluoro-dexoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) imaging characteristics of adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) and its significance in differential diagnosis from other connective tissue diseases (CTDs). METHODS:FDG PET/CT images of 54 patients with AOSD...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhou X,Li Y,Wang Q

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate the possible effects of thioredoxin 1 (Trx1) on the proliferation and apoptosis of rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes (RA-FLSs) and elucidate the possible mechanisms involved. We investigated the distribution and expression of Trx1 in synovial tissues from RA and osteoarthritis (...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Lu T,Zong M,Fan S,Lu Y,Yu S,Fan L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate laboratory parameters associated with normal bone mineral density (BMD) and to test if -308 tumour necrosis factor (TNF) alpha gene promoter polymorphisms could influence BMD. We performed a comparative cross-sectional study of four main groups: young healthy individu...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Canhao H,Fonseca JE,Caetano-Lopes J,Saldanha C,Queiroz MV

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Charcot joint or neuropathic arthropathy is described in certain neurological conditions. We report the case of a man who presented with a swollen ankle 10 days after a long walk, which rapidly progressed to a Charcot joint. A neurological examination revealed areflexia and insensitivity to temperature and pain. Elect...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Chappel R,Willems J,Martin JJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the diagnostic powers of rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) in a population selected for its high statistical relevance, over a 6-month period, an informed consent to test for anti-CCP was obtained from 1,025 consecutive patients for whom RF was ordered at a University labora...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Silveira IG,Burlingame RW,von Mühlen CA,Bender AL,Staub HL

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES:Primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) is usually encountered between the fourth and sixth decades. It is known that the age of onset in autoimmune diseases may affect the clinical features. In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of early onset pSS patients. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yayla ME,Karaman Z,Torgutalp M,Keleşoğlu Dinçer AB,Aydemir Gülöksüz EG,Sezer S,Şahin Eroğlu D,Yüksel ML,Turgay TM,Kınıklı G,Ateş A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, lung ultrasound (LUS) B-lines and serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) antigen have been recognized as biomarkers of the connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases (CTD-ILDs). Robust data have demonstrated that B-lines total numbers and KL-6 levels are correlated with high-resol...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Wang Y,Chen S,Lin Z,Lin J,Xie X,Lin Q,Du G,Huang X,Matucci-Cerinic M,Furst DE

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) are subjected to elevated cardiovascular risks, but assessment of early myocardial damage and clinical risk stratification remained obscure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of speckle-tracking strain analysis and serum high-sensitivity tro...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Chen Y,Chan YH,Chung HY,Wu MZ,Yu YJ,Pi KL,Lau CS,Tse HF,Yiu KH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) with thrombotic manifestation is long-term anticoagulation. Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are usually the agents of choice. However, VKA limitations, such as unpredictable anticoagulation effects due to interaction with diet and other drugs, require regular monit...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Signorelli F,Nogueira F,Domingues V,Mariz HA,Levy RA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the original version of this article the first name of the co-author was incorrectly spelled as "Khaled A. Alnaqbi". The correct spelling should have been "Khalid A. Alnaqbi". This is now presented correctly in this article. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Arayssi T,Harfouche M,Darzi A,Al Emadi S,Alnaqbi KA,Badsha H,Al Balushi F,Dib C,Elzorkany B,Halabi H,Hammoudeh M,Hazer W,Masri B,Merashli M,Omair M,Salloum N,Uthman I,Zahirovic S,Ziade N,Bannuru RR,McAlindon T,N

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We encountered only three patients of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) due to tophaceous gout during 25 years of practice in a 'hand clinic' situated in a large metropolis in West India. In two patients, the CTS was bilateral, a rare occurrence in gout. There was an unwarranted delay (up to 9 years) in the diagnosis of bo...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Patil VS,Chopra A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus-primary biliary cholangitis (SLE-PBC) patients and to compare the manifestations and prognosis with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. METHODS:Twenty-one inpatients with concomitant SLE and primary biliary cho...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Cheng C,Wang Z,Wang L,Zhao J,Wang Q,Tian X,Li M,Zeng X

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal disorders represent a large and growing clinical challenge to primary care clinicians. Unfortunately, there appears to be a gap in current training and continuing education to meet this challenge. We used script concordance within a continuing medical education program entitled "Joint Adventures" to as...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Petrella RJ,Davis P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to characterize a minimally invasive technique of minor salivary gland biopsy of the lower lip and to present a large patient material undergoing this procedure because of a suspicion of Sjögren's syndrome (SS), as well as to assess the procedure's short-term and long-term value as a diagno...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Teppo H,Revonta M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous involvement (CNS) is uncommon manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG). We are describing a patient with refractory WG with CNS involvement which responded to rituximab. This lady presented with nodular scleritis. Three months later, she developed headache, vision loss with complete opthalmoplegi...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sharma A,Kumar S,Wanchu A,Lal V,Singh R,Gupta V,Singh S,Gupta A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the involvement of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function by using power spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) method in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The study included 94 AS patients all fulfilling the New York criteria for AS, and 49 healthy volunte...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yildirir A,Aksoyek S,Calguneri M,Aytemir K,Apras S,Kiraz S,Kabakci G,Ovunc K,Oto A,Kes S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are the key enzymes responsible for the joint destruction. Their activity is regulated by the level of proinflammatory cytokines. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of TNF-α G-308A polymorphism on MMP-9 levels in blood plasma (BP) and synovial fluid (SF) of patients with r...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Stojanovic S,Bojana Stamenkovic,Stoimenov TJ,Nedovic J,Zivkovic V,Despotovic M,Pavlovic D

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear followed by acromioclavicular cyst formation in patients with longstanding erosive polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis. One of the consequences of a rotator cuff tear is articular instability with upward migration of the humeral head. The ensuing chronic frictio...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Selvi E,De Stefano R,Frati E,Manganelli S,Manca S,Marcolongo R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) viremia has been known to provoke a plethora of autoimmune syndromes referred to as extrahepatic manifestations of chronic HCV infection. Aim of the current study was to assess the prevalence of rheumatologic manifestations among Egyptians with hepatitis C infection and its' association...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Mohammed RH,ElMakhzangy HI,Gamal A,Mekky F,El Kassas M,Mohammed N,Abdel Hamid M,Esmat G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxyapatite (HA) crystal deposition disease is a common cause of acute inflammatory articular or periarticular pain. Here we report a patient with an acute hip arthritis due to HA crystal deposition of the round ligament. Therefore, HA crystal deposition in periarticular tendons and ligaments of the hip should be a...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Arlet JB,André H,Mutschler C,Dupeux S,Pouchot J

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare vasculitis that affects the aorta and its primary branches. Heterogeneous clinical manifestations have been described in different geographical areas. We aimed to evaluate demographic, clinical, and angiographic features and the outcome in 16 TA patients who were followed in a singl...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Petrovic-Rackov L,Pejnovic N,Jevtic M,Damjanov N

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to explore the effectiveness of low dose of etanercept (ETN) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who achieve a good control of their disease in daily clinical practice. This is a case series of AS patients treated with ETN. According to the judgment of the treating rheumatologist and patient's...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Navarro-Compán V,Moreira V,Ariza-Ariza R,Hernández-Cruz B,Vargas-Lebrón C,Navarro-Sarabia F

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the pathophysiology of knee osteoarthritis is poorly understood, optimal evidence-based clinical management is uncertain. Sibling comparison studies can help inform a clinical model to guide preventive care. We compared the 8-year clinical outcomes in 2 sisters with a family history of osteoarthritis, normal B...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Gourlay ML,Gourlay LL

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema nodosum is an unusual manifestation of Hodgkin's lymphoma. One patient with long remission of Hodgkin's disease manifested persistent erythema nodosum beginning one and three months before relapse was clinically evident. So, the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease should be considered in patients with unexplained ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Taillan B,Ferrari E,Fuzibet JG,Vinti H,Pesce A,Dujardin P

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few studies have reported the safety profile of interleukin (IL)-1 blockers from real life. The aim of this study is to describe anakinra (ANA) and canakinumab (CAN) safety profile in children and adults, based on data from a real-life setting. Demographic, clinical, and therapeutic data from patients treated with A...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sota J,Vitale A,Insalaco A,Sfriso P,Lopalco G,Emmi G,Cattalini M,Manna R,Cimaz R,Priori R,Talarico R,de Marchi G,Frassi M,Gallizzi R,Soriano A,Alessio M,Cammelli D,Maggio MC,Gentileschi S,Marcolongo R,La Torre F,

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had symptomatic knee joints at the start of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy, the relationship between local symptoms and knee joint destruction at 94 weeks was retrospectively investigated. Among the patients with rheumatoid arthritis and received anti-TNF therapy, th...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Imagama T,Tanaka H,Tokushige A,Seki K,Sumiura S,Yamamoto M,Nagahiro Y,Taguchi T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) Development and validation of a composite ultrasound score (cUSS) for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). (2) To predict treatment response after local corticosteroid injection. METHODS:Wrists of CTS patients and controls were evaluated with high-resolution ultrasound and cross-sectional area...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Goswami RP,Sit H,Chatterjee M,Lahiri D,Sircar G,Ghosh P

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00