Treatment of chronic tophaceous gout with a free flap.

abstract：:Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology and primarily involves muscle and skin. It is the most common idiopathic inflammatory myopathy of childhood. This study aimed to evaluate demographic and clinical features, laboratory data, treatment modalities, and outcome of pa...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Barut K,Aydin PO,Adrovic A,Sahin S,Kasapcopur O

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test results frequently affect the course of patients' evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment, but different laboratory centers may yield conflicting results. This study investigated the degree of agreement between laboratory results in a group of subjects who had ANA testing performed at two...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Abeles AM,Gomez-Ramirez M,Abeles M,Honiden S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study are to investigate the prevalence of PAD4 and anti-PAD4 antibodies (Abs) in autoimmune diseases and to clarify their association with anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) and shared epitope (SE) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Levels of human PAD4 and anti-PAD4 Abs in s...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Umeda N,Matsumoto I,Kawaguchi H,Kurashima Y,Kondo Y,Tsuboi H,Ogishima H,Suzuki T,Kagami Y,Sakyu T,Ishigami A,Maruyama N,Sumida T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There is a paucity of data on the impact of chronic rheumatic diseases on functional disability and overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Africans. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared Black South Africans (BSA) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (n=50) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (n=50) to ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Benitha R,Tikly M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation (PREE) is a joint-specific, self-administered outcome measure used to determine the level of pain and disability in patients with various elbow pathologies. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the PREE into Turkish (PREE-T) and to test its reliability and ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Hazar Kanik Z,Pala OO,Karabicak GO,Citaker S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cellular localization of the Ro/SS-A antigen was defined using indirect immunofluorescence and eight monospecific anti- Ro/SS-A antisera which were identified by immunoblotting. Several mammalian tissues were used as substrates. The Ro/SS-A antigen was located mainly in the nucleus of dog liver and Hep-2-cells, an...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Lopez-Robles E,Herrera-Esparza R,Avalos-Diaz E

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is frequently difficult to differentiate radiologically from the axial involvement of ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthrosis, some features of these 3 different diseases were compared. The predominantly horizontal nature of the enthesiophyte in DISH and its righ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Maertens M,Mielants H,Verstraete K,Veys EM

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated some steps in the signal transduction pathway leading to the proliferation of synovial cells. 12-o-tetradecanoyl phorbol-13-acetate (TPA) which is known to stimulate phospholipid- and Ca(2+)-dependent protein kinase (C-kinase) enhanced the proliferation of synovial cells. The proliferation of synovial ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yamamoto M,Yasuda M,Shiokawa S,Nobunaga M

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulins are often high in active rheumatoid arthritis and fall when treatment with a slow-acting anti-rheumatic drug is instituted. We assessed the value of monitoring immunoglobulins during penicillamine therapy; 145 patients were followed for up to 5 years, IgA, IgM and IgG levels were compared to 12 other c...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Williams A,Scott DL,Greenwood A,Huskisson EC

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is a membrane bound molecule that plays an important role in the pathogenic inflammatory responses observed in vasculitis. The aim of this study was to determine whether levels of soluble ICAM-1 sICAM-1) shedding into the circulation reflect the vascular injury found in nailf...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kuryliszyn-Moskal A,Bernacka K,Klimiuk PA

更新日期：1996-07-01 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：:In a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, we report the first simultaneous occurrence of two side effects of low-dose methotrexate: an acute megaloblastic anaemia and a pneumonitis. A combination of methotrexate suspension, folinic acid and corticosteroids led to recovery. The correlation between the haematolo...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bolla G,Disdier P,Harle JR,Verrot D,Weiller PJ

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D is vital for musculoskeletal health and may be associated with subacute and chronic low back pain. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among chronic low back pain (CLBP) and subacute low back pain (SLBP), and compare the same with healthy controls. This study wa...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Panwar A,Valupadas C,Veeramalla M,Vishwas HN

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total body bone mineral (TBBM) measured by dual photon absorptiometry and local bone mineral (BMC) measured by single photon absorptiometry were determined in 55 patients with definite or classical rheumatoid arthritis. All of them had been on a steady dose of anti-inflammatory drugs for at least 12 months, and furthe...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Skibsted Als O,Gotfredsen A,Christiansen C

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, chronic inflammatory benign breast disease. Although the etiology of this disease is unknown, it has been suggested that hormonal disorders, autoimmunity, smoking, and α1-antitrypsin deficiency may play a role in the etiopathogenesis. The aim is to investi...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Koksal H,Vatansev H,Artac H,Kadoglou N

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Yao syndrome (YAOS), formerly named NOD2-associated autoinflammatory disease, is a periodic disease characterized by fever, dermatitis, polyarthritis, distal extremity swelling, and gastrointestinal and sicca-like symptoms associated with specific NOD2 sequence variants. All patients in the literature were Caucasians....

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yang X,Wu D,Li J,Shen M,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CD30/CD30L and CD40/CD40L are molecules from the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily. They have a major effect on communications between the B and T cells, which leads to control of maturation, proliferation, and apoptosis of those cells. The aim of this study was to compare the levels of a soluble form of CD30 (s...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ciferská H,Horák P,Hermanová Z,Ordeltová M,Zadrazil J,Tichý T,Scudla V

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is actually considered as one of the most appropriate techniques for measuring bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD). An anthropomorphic phantom and a 25-year-old girl were repeatedly measured, 160 times and 50 times respectively, over an 18-month period to in...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Reginster JY,Deroisy R,Zegels B,Jupsin I,Albert A,Franchimont P

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors of the published version of this article incorrectly presented the affiliation of Li-Chin Sung. The revised affiliation is now presented correctly in this article. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kang JH,Xirasagar S,Lin HC,Kao PF,Sung LC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) premutation carriers, who are at risk of having children with fragile X Syndrome, were initially considered as clinically unaffected. However, recent clinical and molecular studies have shifted this point of view. The incidence of premutation in the general population is substanti...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Martorell L,Tondo M,Garcia-Fructuoso F,Naudo M,Alegre C,Gamez J,Genovés J,Poo P

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:rs2431697 is located on 5q33.3, between pituitary tumor-transforming gene 1 and miR-146a. Several studies have estimated the association between rs2431697 and systemic lupus erythematosus risk. However, the results were inconsistent. A case-control study was carried out to explore the association between rs2431697 and...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tang ZM,Wang P,Chang PP,Hasahya T,Xing H,Wang JP,Hu LH

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES:This study examined whether phase angle (PhA) is associated with hip osteoarthritis (HOA) severity and quadriceps strength in patients with HOA. METHOD:A series of 549 patients with HOA, obtained from the Screening for People Suffering Sarcopenia in the Orthopedic cohort of Kobe study, were ana...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Wada O,Yamada M,Kamitani T,Mizuno K,Kurita N

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis plays a key role in cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although therapy with TNF-alpha antagonists has resulted in dramatic improvement in the prognosis of RA, its effects on circulatory lipids are unclear. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to summarize ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Pollono EN,Lopez-Olivo MA,Lopez JA,Suarez-Almazor ME

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic T cell-mediated inflammatory spondyloarthropathy affecting 10-40 % of psoriasis (PSO) patients (0.3-1.0 % of the general population). Recent epidemiological studies have shown an increased prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and/or morbidity among PSO or PsA patients a...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Khraishi M,Aslanov R,Rampakakis E,Pollock C,Sampalis JS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine possible differences in the outcome of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with disease onset early and late in life. As part of a broader outcome study of RA which included patients seen in the division of Rheumatology of Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla of...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Calvo-Alén J,Corrales A,Sánchez-Andrada S,Fernández-Echevarría MA,Peña JL,Rodríguez-Valverde V

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four patients with typical palindromic rheumatism were typed for HLA-A,B,C and DR antigens. The mean duration of follow-up of our patients was 4.0 yrs. (range 1-12 yrs.). During this time 27% of patients showed a seropositivity; 22% of patients developed polyarthritis, 1 patient revealed a Sjögren syndrome and 3...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Barbieri P,Ciompi ML,Menicucci A,Pasero G

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report one case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a patient, with a 30-year history of rheumatoid arthritis, taking low dose methotrexate weekly over a 10-month period. The mild immunosuppression that occurs with methotrexate therapy probably places patients with rheumatoid arthritis at added risk of developing lymphoprol...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Taillan B,Garnier G,Castanet J,Ferrari E,Pesce A,Dujardin P

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotising vasculitis of medium-sized vessels of unknown origin. This type of vasculitis is usually systemic, but restriction to a single organ, for example the testis, the appendix or the gall bladder, can occur. Testicular pain or tenderness are frequent clinical features. In this re...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Meeuwissen J,Maertens J,Verbeken E,Blockmans D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints is a characteristic feature of patients with spondyloarthropathies (SpA). Sacroiliitis often leads to inflammatory back pain (IBP). IBP and asymmetric peripheral arthritis of the lower limbs are the main clinical symptoms and criteria for classification and diagnosis of Sp...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Braun J,Sieper J,Bollow M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00