Levels of soluble receptors for tumor necrosis factor type I and type II in paired synovial fluids of arthritis patients.

abstract：:Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by xerophthalmia, xerostomia and extraglandular manifestations. Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and lymphoproliferative disorders, including lymphoma are well-known extraglandular, hematological complications of SS. We report here a rare case ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Choung BS,Yoo WH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this research was to investigate the cellular source of soluble ICAM-1 (siCAM-1) from rheumatoid synovial tissue (RS) and its relation to sICAM-1 in synovial fluid (SF) and serum, and to study the expression of ICAM-1 in isolated cells of RS. sICAM-1 was determined by using the enzyme-linked immunosor...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Krenn V,Schedel J,Döring A,Huppertz HI,Gohlke F,Tony HP,Vollmers HP,Müller-Hermelink HK

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tribal differences are demonstrated in the presentation of lupus in Omani Gulf Arabs (OGA) and Omani Arabs of Persian descent (OAP), both groups resident in and indigenous to the Sultanate of Oman. The OAP have a lower risk of joint complications, skin rash, and dsDNA antibodies than OGA (beta coefficient and 95% conf...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Al Maini MH,El-Ageb el-N,Al-Shukaily AK,Al-Wahaibi S,Richens ER

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between clinical features of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and HLA-B27 status or its subtypes. Clinical data and blood samples were collected with patients' informed consent. Luminex liquid array combining polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific oligonuc...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Wu Z,Lin Z,Wei Q,Gu J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The atrioventricular conduction time (P-R interval) was determined in 189 women and 90 men with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Only three women and one man were found to have pathological prolongation of the P-R interval. However, a significant prolongation of the P-R interval, within normal range, was seen in women with ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Jurik AG,Møller P

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently reported on two cases of scleroderma patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis for the first time in Korea. In order to explore the nature of this disease combination, we pooled together all the previously known cases and statistically analyzed them. Out of the 50 selected cases, survival analysis was ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Rho YH,Choi SJ,Lee YH,Ji JD,Song GG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a disease characterized by inflammation, vascular abnormalities and fibrosis. The role of Rho/Rho-kinase pathway was demonstrated in the pathogenesis of fibrosis, inflammation and vascular abnormalities. This study was aimed to investigate the relation between SSc and Rho/Rho-kinase gene po...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Pehlivan Y,Yolbas S,Cetin GY,Alibaz-Oner F,Cagatay Y,Yilmaz N,Oztuzcu S,Donmez S,Ozgen M,Koca SS,Pamuk ON,Sayarlıoglu M,Kisacik B,Direskeneli H,Demiryurek AT,Onat AM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic immune defects might reflect severely dysregulated control of chronic inflammation related to disease progression. Th17/Treg cell imbalance has been demonstrated to be involved in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Despite controversial results, a growing anti-inflammatory role in this process has been r...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Kosmaczewska A,Swierkot J,Ciszak L,Szteblich A,Chrobak A,Karabon L,Partyka A,Szechinski J,Wiland P,Frydecka I

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on articular cartilage have been reported in recent studies, the use of EMFs to treat osteoarthritis remains a matter of debate. In an in vitro study, human chondrocytes harvested from osteoarthritic knee joints were released from their surrounding matrix and t...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Schmidt-Rohlfing B,Silny J,Woodruff S,Gavenis K

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alkoptunuria is an inherited autosomal recessive metabolic disorder which is caused by the lack of homogentisic acid-oxidase enzyme. It is associated with various systemic abnormalities and related to the deposition of homogentisic acid pigment in connective tissues. These pigmentary changes are termed "ochronosis". W...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Cetinus E,Cever I,Kural C,Erturk H,Akyildiz M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocognitive dysfunction and brain injury on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, brain MRI is expensive, is restricted by payers, and requires high expertise. Neurocognitive assessment is a...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Roldan PC,Jung RE,Sibbitt WL,Qualls CR,Flores RA,Roldan CA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop a semi-automated method to quantify inflammation in sacroiliac (SI) joints by measuring bone marrow edema (BME) on MRI. The SCAISS was designed as an image-processing software. Validation followed: (1) three readers evaluated SI images of 23 patients with axial SpA and various levels of BME severity with th...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Zarco P,Almodóvar R,Bueno Á,Molinero LM,SCAISS Study Group.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The exact elucidation of skeletal and cartilagineous involvement in neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID) is still poorly known, and there are few data providing the long-term response to treatment with the available interleukin-1 inhibitors. We present here a 13-year-old boy with NOMID treated with ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Rigante D,Leone A,Marrocco R,Laino ME,Stabile A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha 1-antitrypsin (A1AT) is the most abundant proteinase inhibitor in plasma and the main inhibitor of Proteinase 3, the target antigen of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) that predominant in Wegeners' granulomatosis. Α1AT deficiency correlated with ANCA-associated vasculitis. This study explores the tr...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mota A,Sahebghadam Lotfi A,Jamshidi AR,Najavand S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Citrulline antibody, nowadays, is a new item which has been the center of attention due to its much more specificity to diagnose RA. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and accuracy of anti-citrulline antibody test in RA diagnosis among hospitalized patients in Iran. Through a case-control study,...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Abolghasemi S,Gitipour A,Morteza A

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：:The role of free radicals in fibromyalgia is controversial. In this study, 85 female patients with primary fibromyalgia and 80 age-, height-, and weight-matched healthy women were evaluated for oxidant/antioxidant balance. Malondialdehyde is a toxic metabolite of lipid peroxidation used as a marker of free radical dam...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Bagis S,Tamer L,Sahin G,Bilgin R,Guler H,Ercan B,Erdogan C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postural changes are sometimes a risk factor for low back pain. Abnormal posture creates a strain on ligaments and muscles that indirectly affects the curvature of the lumbar spine. This study was planned to investigate the relationship between the angles of the lower lumbar spine and spinal mobility in acute and chro...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Evcik D,Yücel A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objective of this study was to assess the symptoms and functional difficulties caused by rheumatoid arthritis through application of the willingness to pay (WTP) method. Structured questionnaire study was conducted among 242 RA patients. The subjects were asked to evaluate their functional capacity using visu...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Tuominen R,Azbel M,Hemmilä J,Möttönen T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parenchymal neuro-Behçet disease (NBD) is a serious clinic condition with a sub-acute or chronic disease course that results in incapability through pyramidal tract involvement. Though well-known consequences can deter a patient's life, both urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction are underestimated complications of N...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Taylan A,Birlik M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting up to 1% of the worldwide population. RA is associated with multiple extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). Middle ear, cochlea and the auditory nerve are suspected sites of RA activity and hearing loss is a possible novel EAM of RA. Objective was to...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chaitidis N,Theocharis P,Festas C,Aritzi I

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to determine the effects of the osteoprotegerin (OPG) on the mRNA expression of carbonic anhydrase II (CAII) and the receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) in mouse osteoclast-like cells. Marrow cells were harvested from femora and tibiae of mouse and cultured in 6-well chamber slides. After 1 day ...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chen J,He JQ,Zhen SY,Huang LQ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) are often seen on chest computed tomography (CT) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Early reports described lymphadenopathy as one of the systemic manifestations rather than regional lymphadenopathy secondary to drainage from the affected joints. Subsequently, the importance o...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Hasegawa M,Sakai F,Konda N,Okabayashi A,Katsura H,Seto Y

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of the study were to evaluate the prevalence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and the probability of the development of clinically overt connective tissue diseases. Four hundred and fifty FM patients were compared to 129 healthy matched blood donors. ANA testing was per...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Kötter I,Neuscheler D,Günaydin I,Wernet D,Klein R

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare but extremely disabling genetic disease of the skeletal system. This disease is characterized by progression of heterotopic ossification within skeletal muscles, ligaments and tendons. Most patients with FOP are misdiagnosed early in life before the appearance of h...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Ulusoy H

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To validate the Thai language version of the Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) and the Early Arthritis for Psoriatic Patients Questionnaire (EARP), as well as also to develop a new tool for screening psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among psoriasis (Ps) patients. This was a cross-sectional study. Ps patients visit...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chiowchanwisawakit P,Wattanamongkolsil L,Srinonprasert V,Petcharat C,Siriwanarangsun P,Katchamart W

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteopoikilosis, a form of osteosclerotic disorders, is a rare bone dysplasia with typical radiologic findings. The pathology, which sometimes requires attention in differential diagnosis due to its radiologic appearance, has been reported previously with other diseases. In this report, a case diagnosed with both reac...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Mesci E

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveitis may represent an opportunity to diagnose spondyloarthropathies (SpA) earlier and influence treatment decisions. We describe the percentage of acute anterior uveitis (AAU) in a diverse group of SpA patients seen at one academic setting and compare demographic and clinical characteristics according to the presen...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Gevorgyan O,Riad M,Sarran RD,Merrill PT,Block JA,Castrejon I

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) is an important preventable infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To determine the risk of TB in patients with RA by comparing with those with non-specific back pain (NSBP), and to identify the risk factors in the RA group. Medical data were retrieved from a centralized electronic dat...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Chung TT,Ko HJ,Lau CS,Chung HY

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma fibronectin (FN) was measured in 17 patients with essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia (EMC) and in 17 normal subjects by single radial immunodiffusion (RID) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In 9 patients the presence of FN in the cryoprecipitates was also assessed by immunoblotting. In the EMC group...

journal_title：Rheumatology international

authors： Toschi V,Renoldi P,Motta A,Cimminiello C,Arpaia G,Fiorini GF

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00