Rheumatologic aspects of lysosomal storage diseases.

abstract：:The burden of anxiety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to those with other inflammatory rheumatological conditions is unclear. We aimed to compare the frequency and level of anxiety between patients with SLE, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and gout and healthy individuals and explore independen...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Mak A,Tang CS,Chan MF,Cheak AA,Ho RC

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular involvement, especially in young males, is seen in up to 40% of the patients with Behcet's disease (BD) and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. In this study, we investigated vessel wall thickness (VWT) and dilatation in lower extremity veins with Doppler ultrasound (US) in male BD patients. Sixty-on...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Alibaz-Oner F,Ergelen R,Mutis A,Erturk Z,Asadov R,Mumcu G,Ergun T,Direskeneli H

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether the prolactin -1149 G/T polymorphism confers susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A meta-analysis was conducted for examining the associations between prolactin -1149 G/T polymorphism and susceptibility to SLE or RA using alle...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Lee YH,Bae SC,Song GG

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyloidosis in association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has rarely been reported. We report a patient with "SLE" and Amyloidosis presenting with recurrent bloody diarrhea and review the relevant literature. ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Al-Hoqail I,Naddaf H,Al-Rikabi A,Al-Arfaj H,Al-Arfaj A

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The association between hyperuricemia and insulin resistance (IR) has been demonstrated by many studies, but the traditional IR indexes are too impractical to be used in clinical practice for the recognition of the IR state in individuals with hyperuricemia. Therefore, we aimed to further investigate the asso...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Liu XZ,Xu X,Zhu JQ,Zhao DB

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint lavage for knee osteoarthritis is an invasive procedure that can be stressful and painful. We aimed to assess the impact of music therapy on perioperative anxiety, pain and tolerability of the procedure in patients undergoing joint lavage performed with two needles. We randomized all patients diagnosed with knee...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ottaviani S,Bernard JL,Bardin T,Richette P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) remains a challenging condition for clinicians. There is substantial evidence for the presence of various cervical dysfunctions (e.g., increased cervical muscle tone and impaired cervical movement control), but their contribution to the complex clinical picture of subjects w...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Nijs J,Van Oosterwijck J,De Hertogh W

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to identify the clinical predictors of arthritis in patients with psoriasis and to evaluate the use of musculoskeletal ultrasonography (US) as a predictor for inflammatory structural progression in psoriatic patients. Measures of association (odds ratio (OR)) were tested, in a prospective, cohort 1-yea...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： El Miedany Y,El Gaafary M,Youssef S,Ahmed I,Nasr A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few studies have reported the safety profile of interleukin (IL)-1 blockers from real life. The aim of this study is to describe anakinra (ANA) and canakinumab (CAN) safety profile in children and adults, based on data from a real-life setting. Demographic, clinical, and therapeutic data from patients treated with A...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Sota J,Vitale A,Insalaco A,Sfriso P,Lopalco G,Emmi G,Cattalini M,Manna R,Cimaz R,Priori R,Talarico R,de Marchi G,Frassi M,Gallizzi R,Soriano A,Alessio M,Cammelli D,Maggio MC,Gentileschi S,Marcolongo R,La Torre F,

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-system chronic inflammatory disease with a broad spectrum of clinical and serological manifestations. Although clinical evidence of proximal skeletal muscle involvement is not rare in patients with SLE, there is no knowledge about the effects of SLE on the macroscopic stru...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Kaya A,Kara M,Tiftik T,Tezcan ME,Ozel S,Ersöz M,Göker B,Haznedaroğlu S,Ozçakar L

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:Type B insulin resistance syndrome is characterized by the formation of autoantibodies against insulin receptors, which can cause severe hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common underlying diseases of the syndrome. This report details our study of a case involving a Chinese...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhang S,Wang G,Wang J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulse therapy is one of the most well-known methods used in the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This study assessed the outcome of methylprednisolone pulse therapy, its rate of efficacy, and its associated complications in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). This cross-sectional study was pe...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Aghighi Y,Attarod L,Javanmard M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old African male with known sickle cell anaemia was referred by a Congolese medical centre with a request to improve his poor physical condition. He was unable to walk, stand or sit because his large joints and his spine were either ankylosed or very rigid. Radiographs showed joint fusion from the third to t...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Dumarey N,Martin P,Jayankura M,Putz P,Verhas M,Peretz A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high concentrations of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGs) produced in the joint during the initial stage of inflammation can be decreased by inhibiting their biosynthesis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The commonly encountered gastrointestinal intolerance in human subjects treated with NSAI...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Dvornik D,Lee DK

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the relationship among smoking, TNF-α-blocker therapy, and the dynamic changes in gut microbiota in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS:Using a 16S rRNA sequence, 98 fecal samples of 20 AS patients collected after 0, 1, 3 and 6 months of anti-TNF-α treatment an...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhang F,Ma C,Zhang B,Bi L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper is to assess the efficacy of different biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs) on several patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in randomized controlled trials (RCT) in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A systematic literature review (SLR) was performed. MEDLINE (May 1, 2018) was used with the filters "published in the last 10...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Rodrigues-Manica S,Silva J,Cruz-Machado R,Coelho C,Duarte J,Vieira-Sousa E,Tavares-Costa J,Pimentel-Santos FM

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:The objective of this study is to identify baseline factors associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis at the end of 1-year follow-up in a cohort of patients with very recent onset arthritis. Incident cases with self-reported arthritis (

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Rojas-Serrano J,Burgos-Vargas R,Pérez LL,García CG,Moctezuma F,Vázquez-Mellado J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Osteoporosis Assessment Questionnaire Short Version (OPAQ-SV) was cross-culturally adapted to measure health-related quality of life in Chinese osteoporotic fracture females and then validated in China for its psychometric properties. Cross-cultural adaptation, including translation of the original OPAQ-SV into Ma...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Zhang YP,Wei HH,Wang W,Xia RY,Zhou XL,Porr C,Lammi M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim is to investigate the effects of three therapeutic approaches in the chronic low back pain on pain, spinal mobility, disability, psychological state, and aerobic capacity. Sixty patients with chronic low back pain were randomized to three groups: group 1, aerobic exercise + home exercise; group 2, physical the...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Koldaş Doğan S,Sonel Tur B,Kurtaiş Y,Atay MB

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased IFN-γ levels have been associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the relationships among IFN-γ, type I interferons (IFNs) and clinical features have not been extensively studied. Peripheral blood samples from 44 SLE patients and 36 healthy donors (HDs) were collected. Quantitative real-tim...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Liu M,Liu J,Hao S,Wu P,Zhang X,Xiao Y,Jiang G,Huang X

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone metabolism in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is reviewed. Two different entities are recognised: 1) a localised periarticular bone loss, due to inflammatory processes and 2) a generalised increased bone turnover, ultimately leading to a loss of axial bone mass. The mechanism of this loss of axial bone is not ...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bijlsma JW

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cricoarytenoid arthritis is a frequent complication of rheumatoid arthritis. In most cases it is an insidious, progressive disorder which does not produce early symptoms. A bilateral fixation can lead to a considerable stenosis; exertional dyspnoea, however, may not be noted because mobility of most patients is restri...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Ten Holter JB,Van Buchem FL,Van Beusekom HJ

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While fibromyalgia is frequently associated with ear-related symptoms such as feeling of ear fullness, earache, and tinnitus, the pathogenesis of these ear-related symptoms in fibromyalgia patients is unknown. Here, we focused on clarifying the pathogenesis of ear fullness, a particularly common symptom observed in fi...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Iikuni F,Nomura Y,Goto F,Murakami M,Shigihara S,Ikeda M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

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：:Muscle pain and weakness in a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient has a broad differential, and myositis should be considered early in the disease course as serious limb and life-threatening sequelae may occur. A 55-year-old woman with a past medical history of methotrexate-controlled RA presented with right leg pain fo...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Jo D,Pompa T,Khalil A,Kong F,Wetz R,Goldstein M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) enteritis in a 31 year-old -woman with lupus enteritis. In August 2002 the patient complained of severe abdominal pain. An abdominopelvic CT scan at the time showed free air in the peritoneal cavity and wall thickening of the ileal loop. She was diagnosed as having panperitoni...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Bang S,Park YB,Kang BS,Park MC,Hwang MH,Kim HK,Lee SK

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to determine whether meniscal extrusion (ME) of the medial meniscus on ultrasonography affects knee osteoarthritis (KOA) progression during 3-year follow-up. Two hundred seventy volunteers (70 men, 200 women; mean age 60.5 years) participated. Weight-bearing radiographs were evaluated. A...

journal_title：Clinical rheumatology

authors： Chiba D,Maeda S,Sasaki E,Ota S,Nakaji S,Tsuda E,Ishibashi Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00