Pharmaceutical-grade Chondroitin sulfate is as effective as celecoxib and superior to placebo in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: the ChONdroitin versus CElecoxib versus Placebo Trial (CONCEPT).

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The eumusc.net project is an initiative founded by the European Community and the European League Against Rheumatism. One aim of the project was to facilitate equal standards for musculoskeletal health across Europe. The aim of this work-package was to develop patient-centred and consensus based standards of ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Stoffer MA,Smolen JS,Woolf A,Ambrozic A,Berghea F,Boonen A,Bosworth A,Carmona L,Dougados M,de Wit M,Erwin J,Fialka-Moser V,Ionescu R,Keenan AM,Loza E,Moe RH,Greiff R,Olejnik P,Petersson IF,Rat AC,Rozman B,Strömb

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case is reported of a 27 year old woman who had mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) associated with chronic active hepatitis and thyroiditis. Although hepatomegaly is sometimes observed in MCTD, only four cases of MCTD and chronic active hepatitis have been described. It is thought that this is the first report...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Tomsic M,Ferlan-Marolt V,Kveder T,Hojker S,Rozman B

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(1) The phagocytosis of human IgG, IgM, and C3 by granulocytes from various rheumatoid and nonrheumatoid sera and synovial fluids (SF) was investigated by direct examination of the patient's leucocytes and indirect testing by incubation of normal donor leucocytes with various sera and SF. (2) In rheumatoid arthritis (...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Cats A,Lafeber GJ,Klein F

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To show whether intra-articular steroid injections are effective in osteoarthritis; to determine factors that predict response; and to determine whether injection has a beneficial effect on muscle strength. METHODS:Double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study in 59 patients with symptomatic osteoarthri...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Jones A,Doherty M

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the ability of technetium-99m hexamethyl propylene amineoxime (HMPAO) labelled lymphocyte scintigraphy to quantify synovial inflammation, and to analyse the kinetics of lymphocyte retention in the joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:After isolation of the lymphocytes, the cel...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Jorgensen C,Couret I,Bologna C,Rossi M,Sany J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop evidence-based EULAR recommendations for cardiovascular (CV) risk management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). METHODS:A multidisciplinary expert committee was convened as a task force of the EULAR Standing Committee for Clinica...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Peters MJ,Symmons DP,McCarey D,Dijkmans BA,Nicola P,Kvien TK,McInnes IB,Haentzschel H,Gonzalez-Gay MA,Provan S,Semb A,Sidiropoulos P,Kitas G,Smulders YM,Soubrier M,Szekanecz Z,Sattar N,Nurmohamed MT

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method is described for separating free 35SO4-- from 35SO4 labelled proteoglycans synthesised by rabbit articular chondrocytes cultured in the presence of excess 35SO4--. The procedure uses the low solubility product of barium sulphate to remove, by precipitation, free 35SO4-- from culture medium. Optimum recove...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Collier S,Ghosh P

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and periodontal disease (PD) are characterised by dysregulation of the host inflammatory response, resulting in soft and hard connective tissue destruction. AS has been related to other inflammatory diseases, however, there is a paucity of data on whether AS is associated with infl...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Pischon N,Pischon T,Gülmez E,Kröger J,Purucker P,Kleber BM,Landau H,Jost-Brinkmann PG,Schlattmann P,Zernicke J,Burmester GR,Bernimoulin JP,Buttgereit F,Detert J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a minority (7/35, 20%) of synovial fluids from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and none from patients with other arthritides stimulated the oxidative response of polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMNs). Superoxide anion generation was measured by superoxide dismutase inhibitable reduction of cytochrome c. The...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Dularay B,Badesha JS,Dieppe PA,Elson CJ

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:People with spondyloarthritis (SpA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have identified the importance of understanding how their disease and its treatment impacts on their social roles. This requires a reliable and valid standardised measure, and this study evaluates these measurement...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Davis AM,Palaganas MP,Badley EM,Gladman DD,Inman RD,Gignac MA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free thiomalate is measureable in the plasma and urine of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving sodium aurothiomalate (Myocrisin). Plasma concentrations and urinary excretion of free thiomalate were measured in 8 patients by high-performance liquid chromatography and electrochemical detection. After an initial ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Rudge SR,Perrett D,Swannell AJ

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gut involvement in inflammatory myositis is rare but causes significant morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT:A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and polymyositis occurring in the same patient is described. The interface of visceral and striated muscle involvement is discussed. The pathophysiology of eosi...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Sofat N,Pitcher M,Price A,El-Jabbour JN,Higgens CS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is characterised by several unique clinical features that differentiate it from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Attempts to identify immunopathological mechanisms, some shared with psoriasis, that underlie these differences from RA have been most challenging. Recent research studies, however, high...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Veale DJ,Ritchlin C,FitzGerald O

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether occurrence, characteristics, and progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are associated with polymorphism of the mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene and with serum MBL concentration. METHODS:Codon 54 MBL gene polymorphism of 147 patients with SLE and 160 healthy controls was dete...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Takahashi R,Tsutsumi A,Ohtani K,Muraki Y,Goto D,Matsumoto I,Wakamiya N,Sumida T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli antibody levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during treatment by vegetarian diet. METHODS:Sera were collected from 53 RA patients who took part in a controlled clinical trial of fasting and a one year vegetarian diet. P mirabilis and E coli anti...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Kjeldsen-Kragh J,Rashid T,Dybwad A,Sioud M,Haugen M,Førre O,Ebringer A

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question 'Does the use of second-line therapy confer long-term benefit on outcome measures in rheumatoid arthritis?' remains unanswered. The major obstacle which prevents collection of the necessary data is the lack of a suitable control group. In this report experience with three 'second-line placebo groups' is d...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Pullar T,Capell HA

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare three questions on knee pain with respect to determined prevalence and associations with disability and structural change. METHODS:Postal survey to 4057 men and women aged 40-79 years. Knee pain was defined by three questions: (A) "Have you ever had pain in or around the knee on most days for at l...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： O'Reilly SC,Muir KR,Doherty M

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Increased numbers of neutrophils expressing proteinase 3 on their membrane (mPR3) have been reported in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) and are suggested to be involved in AAV immunopathogenesis. In most studies, neutrophils were analysed for mPR3 expression without prim...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： van Rossum AP,Huitema MG,Stegeman CA,Bijl M,de Leeuw K,Van Leeuwen MA,Limburg PC,Kallenberg CG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine discrepancies in patients' current use and expected future use of the internet for different functions. METHOD:A short questionnaire was developed to assess patients' current use of the internet for three functions: "seeking information", "mutual support", and "care provider contact". This quest...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： van Lankveld WG,Derks AM,van den Hoogen FH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the efficacy of a tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) inhibitor (etanercept, Enbrel) in patients with severe sciatica. METHODS:A pilot study of etanercept was conducted in patients admitted to hospital for acute severe sciatica. Ten consecutive patients received three subcutaneous injections ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Genevay S,Stingelin S,Gabay C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: To examine the risk of major cardiovascular disease associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in a large 'real-world' contemporary rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cohort. METHODS: A longitudinal cohort study was conducted with use of Danish nationwide individual-level registry data on inpat...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Lindhardsen J,Gislason GH,Jacobsen S,Ahlehoff O,Olsen AM,Madsen OR,Torp-Pedersen C,Hansen PR

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the cost of illness in an incidence based cohort of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. METHODS:Direct costs (healthcare and non-healthcare costs) and indirect costs (productivity loss due to sick leave and work disability) were measured in 215 JIA patients, assessed on an average of 17 ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Minden K,Niewerth M,Listing J,Biedermann T,Schöntube M,Zink A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Serum leptin measures are associated with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, but no studies have examined leptin levels with respect to different measures of knee joint damage from MRI. METHODS:Participants in the Michigan Study of Women's Health Across the Nation underwent bilateral knee MRIs ...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Karvonen-Gutierrez CA,Harlow SD,Jacobson J,Mancuso P,Jiang Y

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of silicone implants in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery has been implicated in the development of autoimmune connective tissue diseases. Previous investigation of the influence of short-term silicone implantation using an experimental model of rheumatoid arthritis revealed no adverse influence up...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Schaefer CJ,Lawrence WD,Wooley PH

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if serum urate concentration is associated with development of hypertension in young adults. METHODS:Retrospective cohort analysis from 4752 participants with available serum urate and without hypertension at baseline from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study; a mi...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Gaffo AL,Jacobs DR Jr,Sijtsma F,Lewis CE,Mikuls TR,Saag KG

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the intra-articular injection of radioactive erbium 169 and yttrium 90 on the growth of the leg in rabbits has been studied. I colloid state these isotopes are used clinically for synovial ablation. These beta emitters slow down bone growth in proportion to the amount of radioactivity injected. If the jo...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Rebut-Bonneton C,Roucayrol JC,Delbarre F

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterise and quantify the CD4+ CD25+ T cell population in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to detect the possible influence of treatments and clinical manifestations. METHODS:Characterisation of CD25(low) and CD25(high) CD4+ T cells from healthy controls and from patients with SLE...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Suárez A,López P,Gómez J,Gutiérrez C

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soluble E-selectin (sE-selectin) is a marker of activation of vascular endothelium. OBJECTIVE:To examine serum levels of sE-selectin in a cohort of 85 patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) followed up for five years. METHODS:sE-selectin levels were assessed annually using an enzyme linked immunosor...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： Kuuliala A,Eberhardt K,Takala A,Kautiainen H,Repo H,Leirisalo-Repo M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selenium is a trace element and an essential part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which protects cells from oxidative damage. Selenium has been shown to have antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune altering effects. Serum selenium concentrations in 101 patients with seropositive rheumatoid ar...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： O'Dell JR,Lemley-Gillespie S,Palmer WR,Weaver AL,Moore GF,Klassen LW

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence and consultation rate of lower extremity complaints in general practice. METHODS:Data were obtained from the Second Dutch National Survey of General Practice, in which 195 general practitioners (GPs) in 104 practices recorded all contacts with patients during 12 consecutive months i...

journal_title：Annals of the rheumatic diseases

authors： van der Waal JM,Bot SD,Terwee CB,van der Windt DA,Schellevis FG,Bouter LM,Dekker J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00