Color Doppler imaging of ocular hemodynamic changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis unrelated to disease activity.

abstract：:Monogenic autoinflammatory syndromes are a rare group of disorders characterized by periodic episodes of systemic inflammation of endogenous origin. Sometimes, these diseases may present with features akin to vasculitis. We conducted a literature review on such vasculitic manifestations in described monogenic autoinfl...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jain A,Misra DP,Sharma A,Wakhlu A,Agarwal V,Negi VS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old female presented to the rheumatology clinic with complaint of pain and swelling of multiple small joints of the hands and feet. She also complained of cough and shortness of breath onset around the same time. Since her cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) and rheumatoid factor tests were posi...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Larson E,Etwaru D,Siva C,Lawlor K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old woman with SAPHO syndrome presented with numbness of her left arm followed by a generalized seizure. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a small ring enhancing lesion in the right parietal lobe with adjacent meningeal thickening and enhancement. Surgical removal and h...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Abul-Kasim K,Nilsson T,Turesson C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare oxidative stress (OS) biomarkers and antioxidant capacity of plasma (ACP) between dcSSc (diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis) and healthy Mexicans and their possible relationship with autoantibodies, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and uric acid (UA). We included 28 dcSSc an...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Cruz-Domínguez MP,Montes-Cortes DH,Olivares-Corichi IM,Vera-Lastra O,Medina G,Jara LJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some children with malignancy (e.g. acute lymphoblastic leukemia) who initially present with musculoskeletal complaints may be misdiagnosed as having a rheumatological disorder. In the literature, importance has been given to subtle changes in blood counts, which may point toward an underlying malignancy. We report 3 ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Suri D,Ahluwalia J,Sachdeva MU,Das R,Varma N,Singh S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraocular inflammation is one of the more relevant complications of Behçet's disease (BD), which tends to respond poorly to different medications. The ocular histopathologic changes are basically identical to those occurring in other organs and consist in a necrotizing leukocytoclastic obliterative vasculitis, which...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Sota J,Rigante D,Lopalco G,Frediani B,Franceschini R,Galeazzi M,Iannone F,Tosi GM,Fabiani C,Cantarini L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluoride excess primarily effects dental and skeletal tissues. leading to a condition known as endemic fluorosis. The radiological and clinical features of endemic fluorosis vary in different parts of the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological features of endemic fluorosis in Tur...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Savas S,Cetin M,Akdoğan M,Heybeli N

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Echocardiographic examination and 24-h electrocardiographic Holter monitoring were carried out on 35 patients with nodular rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 35 with non-nodular RA, who were matched with the nodular RA group regarding age, sex and BSA. A further 35 patients with osteoarthrosis and spondyloarthrosis matched...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Wisłowska M,Sypuła S,Kowalik I

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：:Using commercially available antigens, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) were set up to demonstrate antibodies of IgG class against Sm and SS-A. Anti-Sm antibodies were demonstrated in 40% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), in 12% of patients with SJögren's syndrome, in 6% of patients with ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Gripenberg M,Teppo AM,Friman C

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study is to study the relationship between androgen levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly Arab males. Forty-five elderly Arab males underwent Dual X-ray absorptiometry for measurement of BMD. The outcomes were defined as per WHO description. Assays for testosterone (T), gonadotropins (LH and ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Al Attia HM,Jaysundaram K,Saraj F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Juvenile Arthritis Multidimensional Assessment Report (JAMAR) is a new parent/patient-reported outcome measure that enables a thorough assessment of the disease status in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). We report the results of the cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the parent and patie...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Vilaiyuk S,Soponkanaporn S,Lerkvaleekul B,Pipatkullachart T,Mairiang D,Consolaro A,Bovis F,Ruperto N,Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO).

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microscopic polyangiitis is a small-vessel necrotizing vasculitis associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies and presents itself with glomerulonephritis and hemorrhagic pulmonary capillaritis. Peripheral nervous system involvement is common in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis, b...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Naseri Alavi SA,Meshkini M,Pourlak T,Khabbazi A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cost-effectiveness of treatments that have the potential to change the "natural history" of a chronic progressive disease has to be evaluated over the long term. Cost-effectiveness estimates have been based on the concept that, with treatment, patients will not progress to the next level(s) of disease severity or ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Benucci M,Saviola G,Baiardi P,Manfredi M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder. Intracardiac thrombus formation (ICTF) is an uncommon but important complication of BD. To highlight recent insights into this disease, we aimed to review ICTF and other systemic involvements associated with ICTF in BD. We conducted a comprehensive review o...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Aksu T,Tufekcioglu O

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease, which may lead to elevated pulmonary arterial pressure due to pulmonary arterial hypertension and/or left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Uric acid (UA) has been shown to be elevated in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and heart failure. We aimed to invest...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Dimitroulas T,Giannakoulas G,Dimitroula H,Sfetsios T,Parcharidou D,Karvounis H,Settas L

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to evaluate the relative importance of the 20 functions assessed by patients to produce the Health Assessment Questionnaire's Disability Index (HAQ-DI). A systematic sample of 242 rheumatoid arthritis patients was drawn. Altogether 179 subjects returned acceptably filled questionnaire including perceived r...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Tuominen R,Möttönen T,Suominen C,Vahlberg T,Tuominen S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct)-induced arthritis (CtIA) is characterized by persistent Ct infection, which stimulates secretion of cytokines in vitro. We therefore investigated whether CtIA patients have a unique cytokine profile in synovial fluid or serum in vivo. Because underlying Ct infection is overlooked in a high p...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jendro MC,Raum E,Schnarr S,Köhler L,Zeidler H,Kuipers JG,Martin M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of extra-articular manifestations (EAMs) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a series of patients from nine Italian rheumatology clinics. A total of 587 patients underwent direct questioning, complete physical evaluation, and review of medical records and laboratory data....

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Cimmino MA,Salvarani C,Macchioni P,Montecucco C,Fossaluzza V,Mascia MT,Punzi L,Davoli C,Filippini D,Numo R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoantibodies have been detected in systemic sclerosis patients, and typical clinical features regarding organ involvement by each autoantibody have been reported. To reveal differences in exercise intolerance in patients with either anti-topoisomerase-I or anti-centromere antibodies, 53 systemic sclerosis patients w...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Someya F,Mugii N,Yahata T,Nakagawa T

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) had been known to be specific for Crohn's disease but it has been found in many other autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Furthermore, cross-reactive epitopes on β2-glycoprotein I (β2GPI) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were found in SLE patients. T...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mankaï A,Sakly W,Thabet Y,Achour A,Manoubi W,Ghedira I

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin antagonists show impressive analgesic efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) or fibromyalgia; however, this effect is not well understood. We examined the mechanism of serotonin-induced inflammation and its antagonists in OA. Serotonin receptor subtypes and COX-2 were analysed by RT-PCR from s...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Seidel MF,Fiebich BL,Ulrich-Merzenich G,Candelario-Jalil E,Koch FW,Vetter H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-six hospitalized patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were enrolled into this study. The test for anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) was performed and biochemical parameters were determined. AMAs were detected in 15 of the 66 patients with SLE. Meanwhile, we compared enzymatic levels in AMA-positiv...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Li CH,Xu PS,Wang CY,Zhang Y,Zou GL

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objective of this study was to assess the symptoms and functional difficulties caused by rheumatoid arthritis through application of the willingness to pay (WTP) method. Structured questionnaire study was conducted among 242 RA patients. The subjects were asked to evaluate their functional capacity using visu...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Tuominen R,Azbel M,Hemmilä J,Möttönen T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The atrioventricular conduction time (P-R interval) was determined in 189 women and 90 men with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Only three women and one man were found to have pathological prolongation of the P-R interval. However, a significant prolongation of the P-R interval, within normal range, was seen in women with ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jurik AG,Møller P

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibodies to DNA are quite specific for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and occur in the majority of SLE patients. Therefore, their detection is an important diagnostic aid to the clinician. Detection of anti-dsDNA may precede the diagnosis of SLE by more than a year. Fluctuations in the level of anti-dsDNA in an ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Smeenk RJ,van den Brink HG,Brinkman K,Termaat RM,Berden JH,Swaak AJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Not all patients with osteoarthritis (OA) show the same disease progression, as some of them remain relatively stable over time, while others progress to severe structural deterioration of the joint. In this sense, the main goal of both genetic and protein biomarkers in OA is to predict not only the risk of OA at an e...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Soto-Hermida A,Fernández-Moreno M,Pértega-Díaz S,Oreiro N,Fernández-López C,Blanco FJ,Rego-Pérez I

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study was aimed to clarify an association between gastrointestinal (GI) amyloid-positive area and various kinds of factors including renal function in reactive amyloidosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Twenty-five patients with an established diagnosis of reactive AA amyloidosis participated in the st...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Kuroda T,Tanabe N,Kobayashi D,Sato H,Wada Y,Murakami S,Nakano M,Narita I

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) severity, reflecting both disease intensity and duration, is heterogeneous making it challenging to study in administrative databases where severity may confound or mediate associations with outcomes. Garris et al. developed an administrative claims-based algorithm employing claims o...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Speyer CB,Li D,Guan H,Yoshida K,Stevens E,Jorge AM,Everett BM,Feldman CH,Costenbader KH

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study 222 sera from 56 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were tested for antibodies to poly(A), poly dAT and histones using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Patients with active disease had significantly more often antibodies to poly(A), poly dAT and histones than patients wit...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Helve T,Gripenberg M,Kurki P,Teppo AM,Wegelius O

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00