Lack of HLA-antigen association in Greek rheumatoid arthritis patients.

abstract：:Although exercise is often recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA), limited evidence-based exercise options are available for older adults with OA. This study compared the effects of Hatha yoga (HY) and aerobic/strengthening exercises (ASE) on knee OA. Randomized controlled trial with three arms design was used: ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Cheung C,Wyman JF,Bronas U,McCarthy T,Rudser K,Mathiason MA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of the complement activation products C1s:C1-inh, C3bP and C5b-9 by ELISA in plasma samples from normals, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) patients showed significantly elevated levels in the two patient groups (P less than 0.0001 for C1s:C1-inh, C3bP and C5b-9) compared to ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Auda G,Holme ER,Davidson JE,Zoma A,Veitch J,Whaley K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthrocutaneous disorders including Reiter's syndrome, psoriasiform rashes, and other forms of chronic arthritis and enthesopathy, such as psoriatic arthritis, occur with an increased prevalence in the setting of HIV infection. Herein we describe the spectrum and prevalence of musculoskeletal and allied skin disorders...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Brancato L,Itescu S,Skovron ML,Solomon G,Winchester R

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:E-selectin and intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 are crucial to the inflammatory response in chronic inflammatory arthritis. Soluble (s) levels of these molecules in sera and synovial fluid (SF) correlate with some clinical parameters and synovial tissue expression of the same molecules in rheumatoid arthritis....

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bloom BJ,Nelson SM,Alario AJ,Miller LC,Schaller JG

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, resulting in substantial disability and economic burden worldwide. While its exact pathogenesis remains elusive, both in vitro and human population-based studies have merged to support the hypothesis that TGF-β/BMP-mediated signalling pathways play a role in th...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zhai G,Doré J,Rahman P

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to: (1) describe the prevalence of commonly reported comorbidities in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), (2) compare the incidence and/or prevalence of comorbidities between PsA and control populations; and (3) examine the impact of comorbidities on PsA outcomes. We sy...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Gupta S,Syrimi Z,Hughes DM,Zhao SS

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：:A previously healthy 40-year-old woman presented as unstable angina. She had a family history of stroke as the only cardiovascular risk factor. Her blood pressure on admission was 150/90 mmHg. Laboratory study showed absolutely all negative markers of inflammation, autoimmune disorders, or atherosclerosis. Coronary an...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Lee SH,Chae JK,Lim ST,Ko JK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the ear involvement, especially at extended higher frequencies than those previously studied, in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We prospectively evaluated 45 consecutive patients with AS. All patients underwent a complete physical exam...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Adam M,Erkan AN,Arslan D,Leblebici B,Ozlüoğlu L,Nafiz Akman M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are supposed to stop immune responses in the course of immune activation. However, chronic activation of immune system in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and many other autoreactive disorders are evidence of malfunction of this system. Therefore, it is plausible to quantify presence of th...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Habibagahi M,Habibagahi Z,Jaberipour M,Aghdashi A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological markers of inflammation are useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory rheumatic diseases. The present study tested, whether serum amyloid A (SAA) could be used as a marker of inflammatory disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). In 72 patients with AS, the two valuable surrogate marker...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Lange U,Boss B,Teichmann J,Klör HU,Neeck G

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality is highly prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with debilitating effects for the individual as well as significant healthcare impact. Current evidence demonstrates that engaging in aerobic and resistance exercise (i.e. structured physical activity) c...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Metsios GS,Moe RH,van der Esch M,van Zanten JJCSV,Fenton SAM,Koutedakis Y,Vitalis P,Kennedy N,Brodin N,Bostrom C,Swinnen TW,Tzika K,Niedermann K,Nikiphorou E,Fragoulis GE,Vlieland TPVM,Van den Ende CHM,Kitas GD,IMPACT

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking produces substances that activate proinflammatory, prothrombotic and vasoconstrictive mediators via posttranslational carbamylation of proteins. As a new consequence of carbamylation, induction of anti-carbamylated autoantibodies were observed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, sometimes prior to onset of ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Martínez G,Gómez JA,Bang H,Martínez-Gamboa L,Roggenbuck D,Burmester GR,Torres B,Prada D,Feist E

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is associated with low level of physical activity and exercise, which may lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis. However, studies of bone mineral density (BMD) in fibromyalgia have shown conflicting results. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and met...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Upala S,Yong WC,Sanguankeo A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the frequency of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 in Chinese patients with suspected of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to assess the clinical significance of HLA-B27 typing. A total of 1,016 patients suspected of AS were classified into six groups based on one major AS-related...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Liu X,Li YR,Hu LH,Zhou ZM,Chen FH,Ning Y,Yao QF

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caffeine, a commonly consumed food constituent, is known to exert beneficial physiological effects in humans. There is a lack of comprehensive population data for the effects of caffeine intake on urate metabolism. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine whether coffee, tea, and caffeine intake influences se...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bae J,Park PS,Chun BY,Choi BY,Kim MK,Shin MH,Lee YH,Shin DH,Kim SK

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout results from multifactor interactions between gender, age, genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors underlying gout and precipitating factors triggering acute attacks might vary in different populations with different lifestyles. In this study, we aimed to collect data regarding the demographic an...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Öztürk MA,Kaya A,Şenel S,Dönmez S,Balkarlı A,Çobankara V,Erhan Ç,Sayarlıoğlu M,Ugan Y,Tunç ŞE,Pehlivan Y,Kısacık B,Tufan A,Onat AM,Tezcan E,Yıldırım Çetin G,Pamuk ON

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the clinical manifestations and outcomes of musculoskeletal (MSK) nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections. This study was a retrospective cohort study using the Siriraj Hospital database from 2005 to 2017. Enrolled were all patients aged 15 or older who had an MSK infection with NTM identified in ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Napaumpaiporn C,Katchamart W

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of interactive digital interventions (IDIs) for physical activity (PA) and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with Inflammatory Arthritis [rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juveni...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Griffiths AJ,White CM,Thain PK,Bearne LM

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the direct effects of celecoxib, one of the selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors, on nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandinE2 (PGE2) synthesis in cultured osteoarthritic chondrocyte comparing with those of indomethacin. Articular chondrocytes were isolated from rat ost...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Matsuda K,Nakamura S,Matsushita T

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven females and one male with almost identical sclerotic and hyperostotic changes of the manubrium sterni are reported. The clinical course was prolonged and characterized by intermittent periods of exacerbation followed by improvement. Malignancies, bacterial inflammatory processes, and Paget disease, which were fi...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jurik AG,Møller BN,Jensen MK,Jensen JT,Graudal H

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common systemic vasculitis affecting people over 50 years. This disease is a diagnostic challenge with a range of clinical symptoms and findings due to different affected vessels. Because of this, the initial diagnosis can be tricky, and some of the patients present at first time...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Husein-Elahmed H,Callejas-Rubio JL,Rios-Fernández R,Ortego-Centeno N

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary Sjögren syndrome (pS) is associated with autoantibodies such as rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-nuclear antibodies such as anti-Ro (SS-A) and/or La (SS-B). Recent developments within autoimmune diagnostics allow quantitation of RF subclasses and anti-Ro epitopes. Will this refinement by autoimmune diagnostics ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Meek B,Kelder JC,Claessen AME,van Houte AJ,Ter Borg EJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 39-year-old female with active systemic lupus erythematosus who complained of lethargy and weakness with a moderate renal impairment. Hypercalcemia was confirmed by laboratory examination. Her X-ray revealed significant ectopic calcinosis in subcutaneous tissue of bilateral hands, and Tc-99(m) me...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zhao L,Huang L,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Sjögren's syndrome A antigen (SS-A) purified by affinity chromatography from human spleen was shown to contain a major polypeptide with a mol. wt. of 55 000 daltons confirmed as SS-A by its reactivity with different anti-SS-A sera on affinity columns, immunodiffusion and the Western blot. A similar reactive polype...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Smith PR,Venables PJ,Williams D,Maini RN

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Articular involvement is a frequent extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The distinction between HCV-related polyarthropathy and true RA may be very difficult, especially with recent onset RA before articular damage and erosions develop. The objective of the study is to assess the diagnosti...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Ezzat WM,Raslan HM,Aly AA,Emara NA,El Menyawi MM,Edrees A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the muscle and skin. DM patients can present with spontaneous muscle hemorrhage, a potentially fatal complication. The best practice for management of hemorrhagic myositis in these patients remains unclear. Here we discuss the case of a patient who present...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chandler JM,Kim YJ,Bauer JL,Wapnir IL

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statistical analysis plays a critical role in data interpretation in all fields and particularly so for clinical data where important treatment decisions are made. We provide here an in-depth and illustrative analysis to examine patterns and radiographic scores in an early disease rheumatoid arthritis cohort over a 3-...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Park GS,Wong WK,Khanna D,Gold RH,Paulus HE

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an association of four autoimmune diseases in a 15-year-old girl and we discuss the etiopathogenic of this association and difficulties of treatment. ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zeglaoui H,Landolsi H,Mankai A,Ghedira I,Bouajina E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00