Infliximab therapy for familial Mediterranean fever-related amyloidosis: case series with long term follow-up.

abstract：:The effect of the immunostimulant C. parvum on the establishment and course of mycoplasma arthritis of mice was investigated. Male Swiss albino mice were injected intra-venously with M. arthritidis culture and intraperitoneally with C. parvum. It was shown that mice immunostimulated with C. parvum were significantly p...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kaklamani E,Kaklamanis P,Sparos L,Karalis D,Alikouli K,Koumandaki I,Trichopoulos D

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to characterise the peripheral arthritis of spondyloarthritis (pSpA) excluding psoriatic-, inflammatory enteropathy-related, post-infectious reactive-SpA and arthritis associated with axial SpA/ankylosing spondylitis (axSpA/AS). Patients presenting with the clinical features of the broa...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Malaviya AN,Agrawal N,Patil NS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs/systems with variable activities. We performed a retrospective study to investigate the relationship of clinical characteristics and complications with SLE activity in Chinese Han population. A cohort of 1,490 SLE inpatients w...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Li LH,Pan HF,Li WX,Li XP,Xu JH,Ye DQ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the functional heterogeneity of human Th17 and how their plasticity shapes the nature of immune cell responses to inflammation and autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We evaluated functional Th17 cell subsets based on the profile of cytokine productio...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Henriques A,Inês L,Pais ML,da Silva JA,Paiva AA

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study are to assess the risk of asymptomatic cranial neuropathy among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and find any association with disease activity and antiribosomal P antibodies. This study is a case-control study including 60 female patients and 30 healthy female controls. Di...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Gaber W,Ezzat Y,El Fayoumy NM,Helmy H,Mohey AM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is frequent and highly disabling in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not routinely used to evaluate the lung, due to poorer spatial resolution compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT). We aimed to compare lung MRI signal ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Gargani L,Bruni C,De Marchi D,Romei C,Guiducci S,Bellando-Randone S,Aquaro GD,Pepe A,Neri E,Colagrande S,Falaschi F,Moggi-Pignone A,Pingitore A,Matucci-Cerinic M

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical, laboratorial, and therapeutical response of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) to anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) treatment. We systematically searched English articles on the subjects of PMR who were treated with TNF blockers in Pubmed from 1994 to 2010. In add...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Aikawa NE,Pereira RM,Lage L,Bonfá E,Carvalho JF

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the serum levels of Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) and sclerostin, as well as their correlations with the structural damage assessed by modified stoke ankylosing spondylitis spine score (mSASSS) and the disease activity evaluated by ankylosing spondylitis disease activity score (ASDAS) in patients with ankyl...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sun W,Tian L,Jiang L,Zhang S,Zhou M,Zhu J,Xue J

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intussusception is characterized by one segment of the gastrointestinal tract telescoping into the lumen of the adjacent segment; it is rarely reported in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and the condition can be threatening. Only four cases of intussusception with SLE have been reported in literature. Here, we des...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhou JF,Liu SY,Zheng Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome (HIDS) is newly recognized and resembles familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Mutation of the gene coding for mevalonate kinase is responsible for the disease. The gene is located at chromosome 12q24. The patients initially described we...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Hammoudeh M

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe how persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of working age experience and handle their fatigue in everyday life. Six focus group discussions were conducted focusing on experiences of fatigue in 25 persons with RA (19 women, 6 men), aged 20-60 years. The discussions were recorded, t...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Feldthusen C,Björk M,Forsblad-d'Elia H,Mannerkorpi K,University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC).

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are rare small to medium-size vessel systemic diseases. As their clinical picture, organ involvement, and factors influencing outcome may differ between countries and geographical areas, we decided to describe a large cohort of Polish AA...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Wójcik K,Wawrzycka-Adamczyk K,Włudarczyk A,Sznajd J,Zdrojewski Z,Masiak A,Czuszyńska Z,Majdan M,Jeleniewicz R,Klinger M,Jakuszko K,Rowaiye O,Brzosko M,Milchert M,Dębska-Ślizień A,Storoniak H,Tłustochowicz W,Kur-Zalewska

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize the distinctive chest high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) features and clinical manifestations of primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS)-related interstitial lung disease (ILD). The demographic data, clinical manifestations, and laboratory and radiological findings of 527 pSS patients were retrospec...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Dong X,Zhou J,Guo X,Li Y,Xu Y,Fu Q,Lu Y,Zheng Y

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:Functional limitation is often complained by patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). With a rising number of patients suffering from AS, there are a limited number of reports focusing on functional limitation of AS in Chinese patients. This study was conducted to investigate the level of functional limitation and e...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Song Y,Wang C,Chen H

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) is a rare condition of unknown aetiology characterized by chronic non-specific inflammation of the retroperitoneum. The aim of this study is to describe, for the first time, the features of Spanish patients with IRPF. In this retrospective study, a clinical description was pe...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Fernández-Codina A,Martínez-Valle F,Castro-Marrero J,Detorres I,Vilardell-Tarrés M,Ordi-Ros J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the eventual presence, cellular localization and extent of expression of the osteoclast activating cytokine M-CSF (CSF-1) in the periprosthetic tissues around loose total hip replacement (THR). Synovial-like membrane was obtained from the implant-to-bone interface and pseudocapsule f...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Xu JW,Konttinen YT,Waris V,Pätiälä H,Sorsa T,Santavirta S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty patients with Reiter's syndrome (RS) were studied retrospectively. A comparison was made between patients with the complete syndrome and patients with the incomplete syndrome. A comparison was also made between patients with and without HLA-B27. There were no major differences in severity and duration of the ar...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bengtsson A,Lindström FD,Lindblom B

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of left brachial plexus compression by an iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula was treated by detachable balloon technique with immediate relief of pain. Good results on paresia were obtained in a few weeks. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tebib JG,Bascoulergue J,Dumontet C,Paupert-Ravault A,Prallet B,Colson F,Bouvier M

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:High levels of serum uric acid (UA) are associated with cerebro-cardiovascular disease risk factors. This study aimed at evaluating the main determinants of serum UA levels in relation to biochemical, lifestyle, and clinical variables. METHODS:The study population included 15,594 participants (48% men, age ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Magnacca S,Costanzo S,De Curtis A,Di Castelnuovo A,Olivieri M,Cerletti C,de Gaetano G,Donati MB,Iacoviello L,Moli-sani Study Investigators.

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Subcutaneous nodules are the most common conspicuous extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in patients with RA. The objective of this study is to examine the possibility of a relationship between subcutaneous nodules and "first ever" card...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kaushik P,Solomon DH,Greenberg JD,Anderson JT,Reed G,Pala O,Sumbul-Yuksel B,Kadam P,Kremer JM,CORRONA investigators.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spondylodiscitis may be either infectious or rheumatic in origin. In the latter case it may be seen more often in the context of spondyloarthropathies, giving rise to inflammatory back pain. We report the case of a man, affected by ulcerative colitis and carcinoma of the colon, who developed spondylodiscitis due to in...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sebastiani GD,Galas F

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus and presenting with catatonic schizophrenia is described. Psychiatric features of the disease and their management are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tishler M,Abramov AL

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient presenting with interstitial lung disease was predicted to have underlying polymyositis when found to be anti-Jo-1 antibody positive. When myopathy developed later with elevated serum creatine phosphokinase and myoglobin levels, the electromyogram was nonmyopathic, and polymyositis was confirmed by muscle bi...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Nash P,Schrieber L,Webb J

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three of fifty-eight (74.1%) female patients with fibromyalgia completed an eight-week treatment period testing the combination of carisoprodol, paracetamol (acetaminophen) and caffeine versus placebo. Twenty-three patients received placebo and twenty active medication. In the placebo group 56.5% of the patients...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Vaerøy H,Abrahamsen A,Førre O,Kåss E

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the most common organ system involved in systemic sclerosis (SSc). GIT involvement is mainly attributed to GIT dismobility and wide mouth diverticular. GIT involvement in SSc can be also severely debilitating and even life threatening. To our knowledge, the presence of gastrointestinal ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Plastiras SC,Tzivras M,Vlachoyiannopoulos PG

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the rate of rheumatoid factor (RF) false positivity at diagnosis and its influence on clinical and prognostic features and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development during the follow-up in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients without RA or other medical conditions...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Moon JS,Lee DD,Park YB,Lee SW

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:A correlation study was performed on the degree of muscle weakness in 36 patients with dermatomyositis and 69 with polymyositis in relation to muscle biopsy findings, electromyography (EMG) abnormalities, and serum concentrations of creatine kinase (CK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (A...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tymms KE,Beller EM,Webb J,Schrieber L,Buchanan WW

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although peripheral blood eosinophilia is observed in patients with active inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis (RA), RA is not a recognised cause of pulmonary eosinophilia. We describe a 55-year-old woman affected by chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) concomitantly with an initiation of RA. Both diseases responded rap...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kwak JJ,Chang JE,Lee J,Cho YJ,Sung SH

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00