Severe valvular heart disease in a patient with primary antiphospholipid syndrome.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is beneficial in severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:A double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial in 21 patients with severe and active SLE, manifestated primarily by nephritis, serositis or hematological abnormalities. In additi...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： van Vollenhoven RF,Park JL,Genovese MC,West JP,McGuire JL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data related to the disease course of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with special attention to the persistence of disease activity in the long term are scarce. At this moment reliable figures are only known about the survival rate as a measure of outcome. The aim of this multicenter study was to desc...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Swaak AJ,van den Brink HG,Smeenk RJ,Manger K,Kalden JR,Tosi S,Domljan Z,Rozman B,Logar D,Pokorny G,Kovacs L,Kovacs A,Vlachoyiannopoulos PG,Moutsopoulos HM,Chwalinska-Sadowska H,Kiss E,Cikes N,Anic B,Schneider M,Fisc

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective The objective of this paper is to identify the risk of complications of real-time ultrasound-guided renal biopsy in adult and pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Materials and methods This retrospective study examined outcomes of 296 renal biopsy procedures in 275 SLE patients. Imagin...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Sun YS,Sun IT,Wang HK,Yang AH,Tsai CY,Huang CJ,Huang DF,Lai CC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmental factors appear to play a role in the pathogenesis of lupus erythematosus (LE). OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between cigarette smoking and various types of cutaneous LE. DESIGN:Retrospective descriptive study at a dermatology clinic of a tertiary referral hospital. METHODS:All patie...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Böckle BC,Sepp NT

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to determine prevalence, clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) including anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL), anti-beta2GP1 and lupus anticoagulant (LA) in a cohort of 74 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) according to revised European criteria. aPL were found in ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Fauchais AL,Lambert M,Launay D,Michon-Pasturel U,Queyrel V,Nguyen N,Hebbar M,Hachulla E,Devulder B,Hatron PY

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective Genetic variants in FH (complement factor H) were reported to associate with susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This study proposed that the genetic defects of FH in the susceptibility and in the development of lupus nephritis might be different. Methods This study enrolled 334 lupus nephr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Tan M,Hao JB,Chu H,Wang FM,Song D,Zhu L,Yu F,Li YZ,Song Y,Zhao MH

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing body of literature suggesting the efficacy and tolerability of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for the treatment of lupus nephritis. The rationale for its use is based upon its successful profile as an immunosuppressive agent for prevention of allograft rejection, as well as studies in murine models...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ginzler EM,Aranow C

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Involvement of the musculoskeletal system is common if not universal in the clinical course of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Joint involvement on the whole does not cause major erosive disease, however, recent developments in musculoskeletal imaging show clearly the presence of significant bony and soft tissue i...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zoma A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) play a main role in inducing acute phase protein production by hepatocytes. This study describes the serum levels of TNF alpha and IL-6 in relation to serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (alpha 1AG) in three systemic lu...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Meijer C,Huysen V,Smeenk RT,Swaak AJ

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mouse model described in this study offers a unique method of determining the characteristics and mechanism(s) of action of aCL antibodies in thrombosis in vivo. In addition, this animal model enables the study of the kinetics of formation and dissolution of thrombus, as well as clot area, to be studied in a dynam...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Pierangeli SS,Harris EN

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IpsO) occurs in a small subgroup of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and has been under-recognized. The etiology and mechanisms are unclear. Herein, we report two cases. In case 1, IpsO occurred as the complication in a previously diagnosed SLE patient. In case 2, IpsO w...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zhang J,Fang M,Wang Y,Mao J,Sun X

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilizing this unique animal model of thrombosis we demonstrated that human (IgG, IgM or IgA) polyclonal and monoclonal antiphospholipid antibodies derived from APS patients have a significant enhancing effect on thrombus formation. This effect is reversed by treatment of the mice with hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil). ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Pierangeli SS,Harris EN

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Avascular necrosis (AVN) is one of the most common causes of organ damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and often causes serious physical disability. The aims of this study were to investigate clinical risk factors associated with symptomatic AVN and to analyze their synergistic effect...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Kwon HH,Bang SY,Won S,Park Y,Yi JH,Joo YB,Lee HS,Bae SC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate whether early eradication therapy influences systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) risk in patients with Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection. METHODS:We identified 41,653 patients with HP infection in Taiwan from 2000 to 2013. The patient population was divided into early (within...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wu MC,Huang JY,Chen HH,Wei JC

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the rates of induced abortions in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to women from the general population and assess disease-related predictors of induced abortion in women with SLE. METHODS:We identified women with SLE (15-45 years) and determined the number of induced abor...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Venne K,Scott S,Bernatsky S,Vinet E

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Creatine supplementation has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological therapeutic strategy to counteract muscle dysfunction and low lean mass in a variety of conditions, including in pediatric and rheumatic diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of creatine supplemen...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Hayashi AP,Solis MY,Sapienza MT,Otaduy MC,de Sá Pinto AL,Silva CA,Sallum AM,Pereira RM,Gualano B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterial infections can cause a variety of different manifestations. The increasing incidence of these infections worldwide brought another medical dilemma: immunological manifestations characterized by the presence of many autoantibodies and concomitant presence of autoimmune diseases. The burden of tuberculosis...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Machado Ribeiro F,Goldenberg T

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction White matter hyperintense (WMHI) lesions are the most common finding in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Objective The objective of this article is to determine the clinical factors associated with an increase in WMHI lesion load among SLE ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Shaharir SS,Osman SS,Md Rani SA,Sakthiswary R,Said MSM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to evaluate patients with the antiphospholipid syndrome with particular attention to their initial clinical features, final diagnoses and the course of thrombotic events in association with therapy. The methodology applied was the following: retrospective analysis of 30 patient fil...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Vlachoyiannopoulos PG,Tsiakou E,Chalevelakis G,Raptis SA,Moutsopoulos HM

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can occur at any time during the course of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and can be independent of lupus disease activity in other systems. The pathogenesis of PH in SLE can be multifactorial, but pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is the commonest cause of PH in SLE. The internati...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Prabu A,Gordon C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate whether Foxp3( +) regulatory T (Treg) cells play a role in the histopathologic changes of primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) and to evaluate other factors possibly associated with Foxp3(+) Treg cells in pSS patients. The number of FoxP3-expressing T cells in peripheral blood (PB) o...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Sarigul M,Yazisiz V,Bassorgun CI,Ulker M,Avci AB,Erbasan F,Gelen T,Gorczynski RM,Terzioglu E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although challenging, developing evidence-based approaches to an early and accurate diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus is a key approach to preventing disease and lupus-associated morbidity and mortality. Advances in our understanding of preclinical and incomplete lupus erythematosus have enabled the identifica...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Choi MY,Barber MR,Barber CE,Clarke AE,Fritzler MJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of study was to determine the nature, outcomes and associated risk factors of invasive fungal infection (IFI) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and compare the incidence of IFI in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A total of 1155 patients with SLE and 2004 patients with RA were re...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Kim HJ,Park YJ,Kim WU,Park SH,Cho CS

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart block occurs in fetuses of Ro/SSA and La/SSB positive women. To investigate the stability of maternal autoantibody levels during pregnancy, we followed Ro52, Ro60 and La autoantibody IgG level variation and Ro52 subclass profiles longitudinally in selected congenital heart block risk pregnancies. Seru...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Strandberg L,Salomonsson S,Bremme K,Sonesson S,Wahren-Herlenius M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a fetus with proliferative glomerulonephritis in the context of maternal systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The pattern of the renal lesions correspond to the class III of revisited WHO classification of glomerulonephritis in SLE. Amniotic fluid analysis showed a high level of albumin and the pr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Daïkha-Dahmane F,Bault JP,Molina-Gomes D,Hillion D,Ville Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only recently Bartonella species have been recognized as important human pathogens. Cat scratch disease (CSD), caused by infection with Bartonella henselae, shows a steady increase in the number of cases throughout the world. We report a case of an 18-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who presente...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Gaubitz M,Herrmann M,Shahin M,Schotte H,Willeke P,Domschke W

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choroidal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs infrequently. We report a 45-y-old woman with bilateral chorioretinopathy associated with SLE. Diagnosis was performed using indirect ophthalmoscopy, retinal fluorescein angiography (FA) and green indocianin angiography (ICG). In this patient chorioret...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Paroli MP,Riso D,Pinca M,Pivetti-Pezzi P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aims were to assess the frequency of false-positive IgM antibodies for cytomegalovirus in pregnant women with autoimmune diseases and in healthy women (controls) and to determine their relationship with pregnancy outcome. Data from 133 pregnancies in 118 patients with autoimmune diseases and from 222 pregnancies i...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： De Carolis S,Santucci S,Botta A,Garofalo S,Martino C,Perrelli A,Salvi S,Degennaro V,de Belvis A,Ferrazzani S,Scambia G

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe systemic lupus erythematosus often requires the use of cyclophosphamide in women of reproductive age. As cyclophosphamide is generally avoided during pregnancy because of its teratogenic risk, its impact on fetal survival is poorly understood. This is a case series of lupus patients exposed to cyclophosphamide ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Clowse ME,Magder L,Petri M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ferritin is an iron storage protein considered also as an acute phase reactant with high levels in various inflammatory conditions. Recently, a plausible role for ferritin in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated and especially autoimmune diseases has been suggested. However, the link between ferritin and the ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Agmon-Levin N,Rosário C,Katz BS,Zandman-Goddard G,Meroni P,Cervera R,Stojanovich L,Blank M,Pierangeli S,Praprotnik S,Meis Ed,Seguro LP,Ruffatti A,Pengo V,Tincani A,Doria A,Shoenfeld Y

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00