Tacrolimus as a reinforcement therapy for a patient with MPO-ANCA-associated diffuse alveolar hemorrhage.

abstract：:Musculoskeletal disorders represent a large and growing clinical challenge to primary care clinicians. Unfortunately, there appears to be a gap in current training and continuing education to meet this challenge. We used script concordance within a continuing medical education program entitled "Joint Adventures" to as...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Petrella RJ,Davis P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart rate variability (HRV) gives information about sympathetic parasympathetic autonomic balance. Our purpose was to determine whether HRV is abnormal in patients with Sjögren's syndrome. In 16 patients with Sjögren's syndrome and 30 matched controls, a short time analysis of HRV was performed for both the frequency...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tumiati B,Perazzoli F,Negro A,Pantaleoni M,Regolisti G

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Action potential simulation (APS) is becoming a popular method of pain reduction. Nevertheless, little is known about the efficacy of this relatively new treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate whether APS helps to reduce pain, improves patients' perception of daily functioning and social partici...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Fengler RK,Jacobs JW,Bac M,van Wijck AJ,van Meeteren NL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acupuncture is widely used for pain relief in many musculoskeletal disorders, and evidence suggests that modulation of the sympathetic nervous system responses which play an integral part in somatic pain, is an important mechanism of acupuncture action. This prospective study of 20 patients with neck and arm pain meas...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Thomas D,Collins S,Strauss S

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clustering of autoimmune diseases is common and may be due to genetic background and exposition to environmental triggers. OBJECTIVE:The aim is to carry out a laboratory and clinical study of the prevalence of gastrointestinal organ-specific autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and their rel...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Goeldner I,Skare TL,de Messias Reason IT,Nisihara RM,Silva MB,da Rosa Utiyama SR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:ABP 798 is a proposed biosimilar to the originator biologic rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. This comparative clinical study evaluated the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and efficacy of ABP 798 versus rituximab reference product (RP) in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthr...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Burmester G,Drescher E,Hrycaj P,Chien D,Pan Z,Cohen S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 29-year-old Japanese woman with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and adult onset Still's disease (AOSD). Her disease was refractory to high-dose glucocorticoids, two courses of steroid pulse therapy, and addition of cyclosporine (3.5 mg/kg/day). The serum interleukin-6 level was markedly elevat...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Matsumoto K,Nagashima T,Takatori S,Kawahara Y,Yagi M,Iwamoto M,Okazaki H,Minota S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sternocostoclavicular (SCC) region is subject to the same diseases that occur in joints, with congenital and developmental anomalies, inflammatory and infectious diseases, soft tissue and bone tumors as well as the seronegative spondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, enteropath...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Guglielmi G,Scalzo G,Cascavilla A,Salaffi F,Grassi W

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gout is a common inflammatory disease, and the prevalence of gout in men is significantly higher than in women. Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) regulates dopamine activity and metabolism, thereby participating in the uric acid metabolism, which in turn affects the occurrence of gout. Our study aimed to in...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ying X,Chen Y,Zheng Z,Duan S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three cases of tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome (TRPS) type I in a Belgian family. They presented typical characteristics such as a pear-shaped nose, and short, deformed fingers with cone-shaped epiphyses of some middle phalanges of the hands. Hair growth was practically normal in our patients, except for so...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Verbruggen LA,Van Laere C,Lamoureux J,Van Tiggelen R

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original published version of this article contained the incorrect Table 2 and are now presented correctly in this article. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Idolazzi L,Zabotti A,Fassio A,Errichetti E,Benini C,Vantaggiato E,Rossini M,De Vita S,Viapiana O

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) is a unique subset of dermatomyositis, showing a high incidence of lung involvements. The aim of this study is to identify risk factors, other than melanoma differentiation-associated protein (MDA)-5, for developing rapidly progressive-interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD) in ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Xu Y,Yang CS,Li YJ,Liu XD,Wang JN,Zhao Q,Xiao WG,Yang PT

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine clinical course and outcomes in rheumatic disease patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and compare results to uninfected patients. METHODS:We conducted a case cohort study of autoimmune disease patients with COVID-19 (confirmed by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 PCR)...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Arleo T,Tong D,Shabto J,O'Keefe G,Khosroshahi A

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine the main demographic, epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and outcome in patients with various types of brucellar monoarticular involvement. Retrospectively, we analyzed medical histories of 331 patients with brucellar monoarticular involvement who were treated at the infec...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bosilkovski M,Zezoski M,Siskova D,Miskova S,Kotevska V,Labacevski N

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study are to assess the levels of serum Interleukin-35 (IL-35) in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) and to evaluate the association between IL-35 levels and IIM-related features. Serum IL-35 was detected in 76 patients with dermatomyositis (DM), 28 patients with polymyositi...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yin L,Ge Y,Yang H,Peng Q,Lu X,Zhang Y,Wang G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore whether femoral cartilage thickness is related (and changes) with muscle strength in subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Forty patients (27 F, 13 M) with knee OA-who were under quadriceps muscle strengthening program-were enrolled in the study. Isokinetic/isometric knee muscle strength measurements (at ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Tuna S,Balcı N,Özçakar L

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:Delayed diagnosis in patients with Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is largely attributed to the variable and nonspecific presentation of the disease's initial symptoms. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of delayed diagnosis on the course of CSS. We conducted a retrospective study of 30 CSS patients followed...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sokołowska B,Szczeklik W,Mastalerz L,Kuczia P,Wodkowski M,Stodółkiewicz E,Macioł K,Musiał J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiglomerular basement membrane antibody disease (aGD) remains a very uncommon entity in the pediatric population, characterized by pulmonary hemorrhage, glomerulonephritis, and antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane. We herein describe the case of a 14-year-old girl with primary pulmonary symptoms diagn...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bayat A,Kamperis K,Herlin T

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, lung ultrasound (LUS) B-lines and serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) antigen have been recognized as biomarkers of the connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases (CTD-ILDs). Robust data have demonstrated that B-lines total numbers and KL-6 levels are correlated with high-resol...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Wang Y,Chen S,Lin Z,Lin J,Xie X,Lin Q,Du G,Huang X,Matucci-Cerinic M,Furst DE

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare vasculitis that affects the aorta and its primary branches. Heterogeneous clinical manifestations have been described in different geographical areas. We aimed to evaluate demographic, clinical, and angiographic features and the outcome in 16 TA patients who were followed in a singl...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Petrovic-Rackov L,Pejnovic N,Jevtic M,Damjanov N

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A possible role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) in the pathomechanism of sarcoidosis must be considered in the analysis of this disorder since elevated concentrations of this cytokine have been found. In addition, TNFalpha expression could be demonstrated in sarcoid granulomata [1]. It is well known that TNF...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Callejas-Rubio JL,Ortego-Centeno N,Lopez-Perez L,Benticuaga MN

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test the psychometric properties of the United Kingdom's Commissioning for Quality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient-Reported Experience Measure (CQRA-PREM) in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to implement this questionnaire in daily practice in the Netherlands. METHO...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Beckers E,Webers C,Boonen A,Ten Klooster PM,Vonkeman HE,van Tubergen A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) utilization and outcomes by patient residence. We used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2003 to 2011 to compare utilization and outcomes (post-arthroplasty discharge disposition, length of hospitalization, and mortality) by rural vs. u...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Singh JA,Ramachandaran R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between disease activity and cognitive impairment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:A total of 464 patients from the rheumatoid arthritis registry of two academic centers, Siriraj and Phramongkutklao hospitals, were included. Demographic, clinical, and laborat...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Katchamart W,Narongroeknawin P,Phutthinart N,Srinonprasert V,Muangpaisan W,Chaiamnauy S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disability is a common problem in patients with gout. Recently, the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was recommended for assessing patient reported activity limitations in gout. However, few studies have explored experiences and issues of disability from the perspective of gout patients themse...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： ten Klooster PM,Vonkeman HE,Voshaar MA,Bode C,van de Laar MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute renal side-effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are well documented. These include interstitial nephritis, hyperkalaemia, renal tubular acidosis, fluid retention, hypertension and nephrotic syndrome. The long-term effects are less well known. We have carried out a cross-sectional survey of an unse...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Richards IM,Fraser SM,Capell HA,Fox JG,Boulton-Jones JM

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of targeting both the motivation and action phases of behaviour change in a 5-week intervention to increase physical activity (PA) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) not meeting current PA recommendations. In a randomised controlled trial, a control group...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Knittle K,De Gucht V,Hurkmans E,Peeters A,Ronday K,Maes S,Vlieland TV

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adropin, a secreted protein, is encoded by the energy homeostasis associated (ENHO) gene. It has been implicated in the several physiological and pathological processes such as angiogenesis and apoptosis. Therefore, the aim of present study was to investigate serum adropin levels and ENHO gene expressions in systemic ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Yolbas S,Kara M,Yilmaz M,Aydin S,Koca SS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two patients with pancreatitis. One patient had acute pancreatitis of biliary origin and presented with small joint polyarthritis and panniculitis lesions. The other patient was originally hospitalised for dyspnoea with bilateral pleural effusion, and subsequently developed migratory polyarthritis. During ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： López A,García-Estañ J,Marras C,Castaño M,Rojas MJ,Garre C,Gómez J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00