Indices of severity and disease activity for osteoarthritis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronary artery involvement significantly increases mortality of patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA); however, the optimal revascularization strategy for this condition has not been established. We aimed to compare the long-term outcomes of TA patients with coronary artery involvement treated with coronary ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Wang X,Dang A,Lv N,Cheng N,Cheng X,Yang Y,Song Y

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of switching tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors on patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). METHODS:PubMed literature searches were conducted using combinations of search terms including ankylosing spondylitis, spondyloarthropathy, spondyloarthritis, switch/switching, dru...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Deodhar A,Yu D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diabetes (DM) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two common co-existing chronic conditions. However, whether this is due to shared risk factors or may differ between joints is unclear. We performed a systematic review to determine whether abnormal glucose metabolism is a risk factor for knee, hip and hand OA, separa...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dawson LP,Fairley JL,Papandony MC,Hussain SM,Cicuttini FM,Wluka AE

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy, autoimmunity, and widespread dermal and visceral fibrosis. This article summarizes the current knowledge about the potential contribution of platelets in the disease process and the rationale of targeting platelets as an adjun...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Ntelis K,Solomou EE,Sakkas L,Liossis SN,Daoussis D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), remission may be assessed by various composite measures. We assessed achievement of remission as defined by Boolean criteria, Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI), Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI), and 28-joint Disease Activity Score using C-reactive prot...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Aletaha D,Wang X,Zhong S,Florentinus S,Monastiriakos K,Smolen JS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behçet's syndrome (BS) is a well-recognized cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS); however, information about its clinical characteristics and outcome is limited. METHODS:We reviewed the records of about 9000 patients with BS registered at the multidisciplinary Behçet's syndrome outpatient clinic at Cerrahpas...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Seyahi E,Caglar E,Ugurlu S,Kantarci F,Hamuryudan V,Sonsuz A,Melikoglu M,Yurdakul S,Yazici H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the capacity of B-Mode ultrasonography (B-Mode US) and electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) to detect arterial changes in Takayasu's arteritis. METHODS:EBCT angiography of the thoracoabdominal aorta and pulmonary artery, and B-mode US of large superficial arteries (common carotid, subclavian...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Lefebvre C,Rance A,Paul JF,Beguin C,Bletry O,Amoura Z,Piette JC,Fiessinger JN

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prescription modalities of general practitioners (GPs) and specialists in symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) patients enrolled in the AMICA study. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study started in 2001 as a cohort investigation of OA patients seen by 2764 GPs and 316 specialists. Enrolled were 28,981 p...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Scarpa R,Sarzi-Puttini P,Cimmino MA,Caporali R,Parazzini F,Zaninelli A,Canesi B

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A variety of malignancies can present as rheumatic syndromes. Our aim was to describe a case of primary hepatic anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) presenting as a rheumatic syndrome. We also describe cytokine production by the tumor. METHODS:A patient with ALCL presenting with arthralgia and systemic inf...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Siebert S,Amos N,Williams BD,Lawson TM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study systematically reviewed commonly used patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), routinely collected in clinical practice, and evaluated objectives of their use. An additional survey conducted among identified RA registries provided additional information about collection of PR...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Hiligsmann M,Rademacher S,Kaal KJ,Bansback N,Harrison M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the association of clinical and/or ultrasound variables with patients' (PGA) and physicians' (EGA) global assessment of disease activity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The correlation of these parameters with the discordance between PGA and EGA, as well as with PGA/EGA changes over 6 months was also ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Lackner A,Duftner C,Ficjan A,Gretler J,Hermann J,Husic R,Graninger WB,Dejaco C

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the characteristics and outcome of patients with giant-cell arteritis (GCA)-related ophthalmologic involvement at diagnosis. METHODS:In a retrospective single-center cohort of 409 consecutive patients with GCA, we retrieved 104 patients with visual symptoms at GCA diagnosis and we compared them to ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dumont A,Lecannuet A,Boutemy J,Maigné G,Martin-Silva N,Deshayes S,Audemard-Verger A,Sultan A,Planchard G,Aouba A,de Boysson H

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To objectively measure physical activity levels in a cohort of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) patients; to compare physical capacity and health-related quality of life in JDM patients and their healthy controls (CTRL) matched by physical activity levels; and to associate physical activity variables with dise...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Pinto AJ,Yazigi Solis M,de Sá Pinto AL,Silva CA,Maluf Elias Sallum A,Roschel H,Gualano B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our current hypothesis is that mechanical damage in the spine such as a disc prolapse can lead directly to pain. However, pain arising for this reason is usually of short duration. In many subjects, however, the mechanical problems lead to vascular damage and, in particular, venous obstruction and dilatation with endo...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Jayson MI

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The sparing effect of hemiplegia in rheumatic diseases has been described, but reports on systemic sclerosis (SSc)-spectrum disorders are unusual. SSc-spectrum disorders are complex diseases of unknown origin characterized by multisystem involvement, skin and organ fibrosis, microvascular alterations, and im...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Ughi N,Hervey SA,Gualtierotti R,Silvana Z,Herrick AL,Ingegnoli F,Meroni P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between pseudotumor cerebri (PC) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and to seek a pathogenic mechanism that may elucidate the appearance of PC in patients with SLE. DATA SOURCE:Original English articles having the terms SLE, PC, or benign intracranial hypertension in their titl...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Green L,Vinker S,Amital H,Amir T,Bar-Dayan Y,Levi Y,Schoenfeld Y

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical course of 52 cases with eosinophilic fasciitis observed at the Mayo Clinic has been described. Cutaneous changes included pitting edema, peau d'orange, and induration, and may affect virtually any body surface area. In addition, localized morphea was present in 15 cases. Arthritis was observed in 21 patie...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Lakhanpal S,Ginsburg WW,Michet CJ,Doyle JA,Moore SB

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association of clinical and/or serological parameters with ultrasound-defined disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 149 consecutive RA patients routinely assessed by sonography of the wrists, metacarpo-phalangeal, and proximal interphalangeal joints. S...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dejaco C,Duftner C,Wipfler-Freissmuth E,Weiss H,Graninger WB,Schirmer M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the frequency and types of cancer found in children presenting to our Unit with musculoskeletal symptoms over a 10-year period. METHODS:The medical records of patients with musculoskeletal symptoms and a final diagnosis of cancer were reviewed. In each case age, gender, presenting symptoms, labora...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Trapani S,Grisolia F,Simonini G,Calabri GB,Falcini F

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inequality of leg lengths is associated with low back pain, greater trochanteric bursitis, and degenerative hip disease. The pelvic obliquity that results from a discrepancy of leg lengths may contribute to degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. The diagnosis of leg length inequality may be overlooked. If this occu...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Rothenberg RJ

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical practice guidelines are of increasing importance in the decision making for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Inconsistent recommendations regarding the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis have led to confusion among treating physicians. METHODS:Lit...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Altman RD,Schemitsch E,Bedi A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid pericarditis occurs in approximately one third of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. However, clinically apparent rheumatoid pericarditis is infrequent. The authors found clinical pericarditis in 12 of 960 patients admitted for RA, 5 of whom had manifestations of cardiac compression. These 5 had longer dur...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Escalante A,Kaufman RL,Quismorio FP Jr,Beardmore TD

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Candida species are an uncommon cause of infectious arthritis, although the frequency has increased during recent years. Three cases of septic arthritis caused by Candida species are reported, and the literature is reviewed. The first patient developed a popliteal cyst infected by Candida albicans after multiple intra...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Cuende E,Barbadillo C,E-Mazzucchelli R,Isasi C,Trujillo A,Andréu JL

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize levamisole-induced vasculopathy. METHODS:We performed a systematic review searching MEDLINE for articles published from 1972 to 2016. RESULTS:We retrieved 357 references and abstracts and selected 111 articles. Levamisole-induced vasculopathy was reported in 192 patients, with a female predo...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dartevel A,Chaigne B,Moachon L,Grenier F,Dupin N,Guillevin L,Bouillet L,Mouthon L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the risk of cancer in patients exposed to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists. METHODS:The following 2 clinical cohorts were studied: (1) BIOBADASER 2.0: a registry of patients suffering from rheumatic diseases exposed to TNF antagonists (2531 rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 1488 spondyloarthropat...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Carmona L,Abasolo L,Descalzo MA,Pérez-Zafrilla B,Sellas A,de Abajo F,Gomez-Reino JJ,BIOBADASER Study Group.,EMECAR Study Group.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a model of early osteoarthritis (OA) induced in ovine joints by medial meniscectomy, the intraarticular effects of two hyaluronic acid (HA) preparations (AHA and DHA) were investigated. DHA was an HA preparation with an average molecular weight (MW) of approximately 2.0 x 10(6) d, and AHA had a MW of approximate...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Ghosh P,Read R,Armstrong S,Wilson D,Marshall R,McNair P

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have suggested the importance of somatic mutations and certain residues in the complementarity determining regions (CDRs) of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) implicated in the pathogenesis of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). The authors tested this hypothesis by carrying out a syste...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Giles IP,Haley JD,Nagl S,Isenberg DA,Latchman DS,Rahman A

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Dead Sea, the deepest and most saline lake on earth, has been known from biblical times for its healing properties. The aim of this systematic review was to present critically the level of evidence for the claims of therapeutic effects of Dead Sea treatments in several rheumatologic diseases and psoriasi...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Katz U,Shoenfeld Y,Zakin V,Sherer Y,Sukenik S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progressive-psuedorheumatoid-arthropathy of childhood (PPAC) is an autosomal recessive single gene skeletal dysplasia involving joints. The gene attributed to its cause is WNT1-inducible-signaling pathway protein3 (WISP3). OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical and radiographic presentation of PPAC in Indian patie...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Ekbote AV,Danda D,Kumar S,Danda S,Madhuri V,Gibikote S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:General recommendations for a reference case for economic studies in rheumatic diseases were published in 2002 in an initiative to improve the comparability of cost-effectiveness studies in the field. Since then, economic evaluations in osteoarthritis (OA) continue to show considerable heterogeneity in metho...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Hiligsmann M,Cooper C,Guillemin F,Hochberg MC,Tugwell P,Arden N,Berenbaum F,Boers M,Boonen A,Branco JC,Maria-Luisa B,Bruyère O,Gasparik A,Kanis JA,Kvien TK,Martel-Pelletier J,Pelletier JP,Pinedo-Villanueva R,Pinto D,

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00