Perception, consequences, communication, and strategies for handling fatigue in persons with rheumatoid arthritis of working age--a focus group study.

abstract：:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of systemic autoimmune diseases and a leading cause of death in these patients. A proportion of patients with autoimmune ILDs develop a progressive fibrosing form of ILD, characterized by increasing fibrosis on high-resolution computed tomography, worsening of ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Fischer A,Distler J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient receptor potential melastatin 7 (TRPM7) is involved in both normal physiological processes and pathology of various diseases. The purpose of this study was to explore the function and underlying mechanisms of TRPM7 channels in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) apoptosis induced by...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Li X,Wang X,Wang Y,Li X,Huang C,Li J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE:Knee alignment and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury are risk factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA). The objective was to examine interactions between knee alignment and ACL status on cartilage volume loss in participants with or at risk of knee OA. METHOD:Participants were from the Osteoar...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Robbins SM,Raymond N,Abram F,Pelletier JP,Martel-Pelletier J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with peripheral neuropathy, polymyalgia, arthralgia and cervical vertebral osteosclerosis who was subsequently diagnosed to have fatal multiple myeloma with IgG gammopathy and lambda urinary chains. The initial presentation and clinical features are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Samanta A,Hilton D,Roy S

更新日期：1990-06-01 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：:Biological agents, particularly anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF)-α agents, have emerged as an effective treatment in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. An association between anti-TNF-α antibodies and reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has been established. Appropriate screening for TB inf...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Mínguez S,Latorre I,Mateo L,Lacoma A,Diaz J,Olivé A,Domínguez J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaerobic bacteria are uncommon pathogens in septic arthritis. We report a case of pyarthrosis of the right hip caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum, following a transient synovitis in an otherwise healthy boy. There are only a few cases involving this species described in the literature. This report illustrates the diff...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Chryssagi AM,Brusselmans CB,Rombouts JJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess mean platelet volume (MPV) in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the active and inactive stages. Twenty children with SLE and 30 age- and gender-matched controls were enrolled. Demographic data, SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yavuz S,Ece A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of vitamin C on 1,25(OH)2D3 synthesis in humans were evaluated; the study included 20 females. They were divided into 2 groups. The first of the 10 subjects (age range 55-71) received ascorbic acid at a dose of 150 mg/die i.v. for 10 days; the second 10 subjects (age range 55-69) received a placebo i.v. fo...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Cantatore FP,Loperfido MC,Magli DM,Mancini L,Carrozzo M

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the incidence of atlanto-axial joint involvement by conventional radiography and CT in 183 patients with classical or definite rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In determining lesions the significance of factors such as age, sex, duration and severity of the disease was evaluated. Atlanto-axial subluxatio...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Montemerani M,Venturi C,Bracco S,Coviello G,Minari C,Fioravanti A,Marcolongo R

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relation between angiogenesis indicators and T helper 17 cytokine group in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) which is a disease characterized by impaired angiogenesis and autoimmune response. In our study, patients with SSc are compared with patients with primary Raynaud's ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Aydoğdu E,Pamuk ÖN,Dönmez S,Pamuk GE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this work was to study the clinical and serological profiles of rheumatoid arthritis in Burkina Faso (West Africa). It is a cross-sectional study conducted from March 2006 to February 2009 in the Internal Medicine Department of the University Hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo. All patients seen in the rheuma...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ouédraogo DD,Singbo J,Diallo O,Sawadogo SA,Tiéno H,Drabo YJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the relationship among smoking, TNF-α-blocker therapy, and the dynamic changes in gut microbiota in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS:Using a 16S rRNA sequence, 98 fecal samples of 20 AS patients collected after 0, 1, 3 and 6 months of anti-TNF-α treatment an...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhang F,Ma C,Zhang B,Bi L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1960 Rabinowitz and Dameshek emphasized the close relationship between idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and suggested that ITP is often a prodrome of SLE. On the basis of tis observation, the present study was designed to investigate the prevalence of SLE in patients ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Lavalle C,Hurtado R,Quezada JJ,Cabral A,Fraga A

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is widely accepted that psychological variables are associated with self-reported pain and self-reported physical function in patients with musculoskeletal pain. However, the relationship between psychological variables and foot pain and foot function has not been evaluated in people with plantar heel pain. Eighty-...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Cotchett MP,Whittaker G,Erbas B

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) constitute a subset of autoimmune conditions primarily affecting muscle, along with many extra-muscular manifestations. Proximal muscle weakness is the dominant symptom in the IIM. In addition, many patients will have cutaneous manifestations, pulmonary manifestations, and ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Jones J,Wortmann R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship of TNF-alpha promoter polymorphisms and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has been reported with conflicting results. We perform this meta-analysis to collect all the relevant studies up to date to further clarify the association of TNF-alpha promoter polymorphisms with AS. A review was conducted of studies...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Li B,Wang P,Li H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) or histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is a rare, benign, autoimmune condition characterized by lymphadenopathy, fever, and neutropenia. KFD can frequently mimic various diseases including infection, malignancy, and autoimmune disease. KFD has also been infrequently reported in associa...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kampitak T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate sexual function in Tunisian women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to compare it with that in voluntary healthy controls. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study including 71 women with a confirmed diagnosis of RA according to the American College of Rheumatology/European League Against R...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Alia F,Rim BS,Miladi S,Ouenniche K,Kassab S,Chekili S,Zakraoui L,Abdelghani KB,Laatar A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coexistence of polymyositis (PM) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is rare; only nine cases have been described in English literature. We report a case of a 46-year-old woman presenting with these two autoimmune diseases. The diagnosis of PM was based on the symmetrical, proximal limb muscle weakness, elevated m...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Boki KA,Dourakis SP

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify clinical variables capable of predicting long-term treatment duration of TNF-α inhibition in patients with Behçet's disease (BD)-related uveitis. Demographic, clinical, and therapeutic data were retrospectively collected from BD patients treated with the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α blockers infliximab an...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Fabiani C,Vitale A,Rigante D,Emmi G,Lopalco G,Sota J,Vannozzi L,di Scala G,Guerriero S,Orlando I,Franceschini R,Capozzoli M,Frediani B,Galeazzi M,Iannone F,Tosi GM,Cantarini L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adiponectin is a hormone released by adipose tissue with antidiabetic, antiatherogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The present observational study focused on the relation between serum adiponectin level and the disease severity of established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Ninety patients with more than 5-year diag...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ebina K,Fukuhara A,Ando W,Hirao M,Koga T,Oshima K,Matsuda M,Maeda K,Nakamura T,Ochi T,Shimomura I,Yoshikawa H,Hashimoto J

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The swift and accurate diagnosis of acute arterial occlusion and limb ischemia is critical to prevent morbidity from this vascular emergency as reported by Bettman et al. (Radiology 215:101-105, 2000). There are a number of imaging modalities available to the diagnosing physician. However, the most appropriate modalit...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Baker JF,Nazarian LN,Olin JW,Pullman-Mooar S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we aimed to investigate the findings in patients with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) admitted with fever of unknown origin (FUO) during the last 18 years in our unit, in order to discover the ratio of such patients to all patients with FUO during the same period, and to determine the clinical feature...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Mert A,Ozaras R,Tabak F,Bilir M,Ozturk R,Ozdogan H,Aktuglu Y

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are rare disorders. The aim of our study was to determine the incidence of IIM in a well-defined Slovenian region. This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, the only secondary/tertiary rheumatology center in a...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ostrovršnik J,Hočevar A,Rotar Ž,Krošel M,Čučnik S,Jurčić V,Tomšič M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this research was to determine any correlations between Dickkopf-1 serum levels (Dkk-1, a natural inhibitor of the Wnt signaling pathway promoting osteoclastogenesis) and the Trabecular Bone Score (TBS), in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. It also aimed at determining any dif...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ruaro B,Casabella A,Paolino S,Pizzorni C,Ghio M,Seriolo C,Molfetta L,Odetti P,Smith V,Cutolo M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The population of North Dakota is predominantly of Scandinavian (Norwegian) or German descent. We analyzed a cohort of all patients diagnosed with palindromic rheumatism (PR) and followed-up (by the investigator PK) at the St. Alexius Medical Center, Specialty Clinics, Bismarck, North Dakota, from August 16, 2006 to S...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kaushik P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An association has been demonstrated between haemorrhoids and joint hypermobility. Reasons for this are discussed. Many performing artists are hypermobile and the extra-articular features of joint hypermobility should not be forgotten or underestimated as a potential constraint upon performance. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yousif UN,Bird HA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is currently used with much enthusiasm for the treatment of many autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among its various indications, IVIg has also been found to be beneficial in myocarditis, whether or not it is associated with an autoimmune disease (e.g....

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sherer Y,Levy Y,Shoenfeld Y

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to assess the usefulness of the stand-alone renal SLICC criterion in patients with childhood systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) and report their disease course, treatment response, and outcome. This study included children who were followed regularly in our lupus clinic with proved full...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Almutairi A,Aljammz H,Al-Hussain T,Al-Mayouf SM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00