abstract：BACKGROUND:General recommendations for a reference case for economic studies in rheumatic diseases were published in 2002 in an initiative to improve the comparability of cost-effectiveness studies in the field. Since then, economic evaluations in osteoarthritis (OA) continue to show considerable heterogeneity in metho...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Hiligsmann M,Cooper C,Guillemin F,Hochberg MC,Tugwell P,Arden N,Berenbaum F,Boers M,Boonen A,Branco JC,Maria-Luisa B,Bruyère O,Gasparik A,Kanis JA,Kvien TK,Martel-Pelletier J,Pelletier JP,Pinedo-Villanueva R,Pinto D,

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Osseous sarcoidosis has been infrequently reported. We aimed to characterize the distribution of lesions, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes for osseous sarcoidosis. METHODS:Cases of osseous sarcoidosis were identified by directed inquiry to clinicians and electronic query. Cases were defined as ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Sparks JA,McSparron JI,Shah N,Aliabadi P,Paulson V,Fanta CH,Coblyn JS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between anti-Ro antibodies, namely anti-Ro60/SS-A and anti-Ro52/TRIM21, together and separately, and a prolonged QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. METHODS:A total of 689 SSc patients enrolled in a multicenter cohort study underwent a 1...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Massie C,Hudson M,Tatibouet S,Steele R,Huynh T,Fritzler MJ,Baron M,Pineau CA,Canadian Scleroderma Research Group (CSRG).

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Aortic disease is a known complication of HLA-B27-associated spondyloarthritis. We present the case of a 52-year-old HLA-B27-positive woman with aortitis of the abdominal aorta and spondyloarthritis. METHODS:In addition to the case reported, a literature search (MEDLINE) for articles published between 1946 ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Grewal GS,Leipsic J,Klinkhoff AV

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dermatomyositis (DM) constitutes a subset of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies clinically characterized by proximal muscle weakness and skin involvement. Some of the dermatologic manifestations are highly prevalent and characteristic, but others such as generalized or limb edema are truly rare. The aim of t...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Milisenda JC,Doti PI,Prieto-González S,Grau JM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Last recommendations regarding cardiovascular risk (CVR) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients were developed by the EULAR group in 2010. The aim is to update evidence-based recommendations about this worrying health problem. METHODS:We assembled a multidisciplinary workgroup (rheumatologists, endocrinologi...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Martín-Martínez MA,González-Juanatey C,Castañeda S,Llorca J,Ferraz-Amaro I,Fernández-Gutiérrez B,Díaz-González F,González-Gay MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We describe the first case of adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) presenting with trochleitis and successfully treated with an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. METHODS:This is a descriptive case report of one patient, identified in consultation with the inpatient ophthalmology consult service. RESULTS:A 2...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Gutmark R,Eliasieh K,Rivera-Michlig R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ACTH, a member of the melanocortin group of proteins, has long been used in the treatment of gout and is considered as an alternative therapeutic option, especially in difficult-to-treat patients. METHODS:We performed a systematic electronic search (Medline and ScienceDirect) using the keywords gout, treatm...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Daoussis D,Antonopoulos I,Andonopoulos AP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neuropathic pain (NP) mechanisms contribute to the pain experience in osteoarthritis (OA). We aimed to characterise the factors that contribute to NP-like symptoms in knee OA patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 139 patients with knee OA were recruited from secondary care, and completed a nurse- adminis...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Valdes AM,Suokas AK,Doherty SA,Jenkins W,Doherty M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:After detailing the different aspects of synovial inflammation (i.e., cellular, biochemical, and vascular) and based on the current knowledge, the aim of this review was to collect the available in vitro and in vivo data regarding the potency of some glycosaminoglycan (GAG) compounds to target synovial infla...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Henrotin Y,Lambert C,Richette P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies regarding the clinical features and outcomes of pediatric lupus nephritis are limited, and risk factors of poor outcome in the more severe form of renal involvement, proliferative lupus nephritis (PLN), are poorly understood. This study analyzed the data from a large prospective cohort of childhood s...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Wu JY,Yeh KW,Huang JL

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare effectiveness, drug survival, and safety between infliximab, adalimumab, and etanercept, in a nationwide cohort of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. METHODS:This study is a prospective cohort study of 1208 active RA patients. Effectiveness, drug survival, and serious adverse events during entire...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Flouri I,Markatseli TE,Voulgari PV,Boki KA,Papadopoulos I,Settas L,Zisopoulos D,Skopouli FN,Iliopoulos A,Bertsias GK,Geborek P,Drosos AA,Boumpas DT,Sidiropoulos P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Amyloid deposition in multiple myeloma (MM) may lead to an arthropathy resembling rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Since a systematic description of its natural history is lacking, we have performed a systematic analysis of all published cases. METHODS:Literature review featuring backward and forward database sear...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Elsaman AM,Radwan AR,Akmatov MK,Della Beffa C,Walker A,Mayer CT,Dai L,Nativ S,Rygg M,Atsali E,Saijo K,Ogdie AR,Srinivasulu N,Fathi N,Schumacher HR,Pessler F

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute gouty arthritis is an inflammatory disease resulting from the precipitation of long-term hyperuricemia-induced monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints, which stimulates the production of interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) and initiates an inflammatory reaction. However, some patients having MSU crystals in th...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Tao JH,Zhang Y,Li XP

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective is to determine the relationship between clinical features and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) development in primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS), taking recently designed disease activity/severity scores into account. METHODS:Medical charts of pSS patients were retrospectively analyzed, scoring first ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Risselada AP,Kruize AA,Bijlsma JW

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are at risk for complications that can be mitigated by appropriate preventive care. We examined the receipt of immunizations, cancer screening, and cardiovascular risk preventive services in a predominantly Black cohort of SLE patients from the Southeast U.S. To id...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Drenkard C,Rask KJ,Easley KA,Bao G,Lim SS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report an unusual case of lipoma aborescens (LA) presented in a patient with treatment-responsive juvenile spondyloarthropathy (JSPA) and to summarize the clinical manifestations, therapy and prognosis of LA by literature review. METHODS:We report an atypical case of a 17-year-old patient with an initial...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Xue J,Alario AJ,Nelson SD,Wu H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the main activation and inhibitory pathways and receptors by which pDC regulate type I interferon secretion, as well as its association with autoimmune pathology. METHODS:A PubMed search for articles was conducted using the following key words: plasmacytoid dendritic cells, autoimmune diseases, vira...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Santana-de Anda K,Gómez-Martín D,Soto-Solís R,Alcocer-Varela J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify if rheumatoid factor (RF) is predictor of response to rituximab (RTX), abatacept (ABT), and tocilizumab (TCZ) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials and observational studies based on a sensitive search. Meta-regression was used to explore cau...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Maneiro RJ,Salgado E,Carmona L,Gomez-Reino JJ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucocorticoids (GC) are the mainstay of treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). However GC-related adverse events occur frequently, particularly in patients with relapsing disease. Several studies have demonstrated that IL-6 is a key player in the pathogenesis of PMR. OBJECTIVES:To report 2 patients wit...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Macchioni P,Boiardi L,Catanoso M,Pulsatelli L,Pipitone N,Meliconi R,Salvarani C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progressive-psuedorheumatoid-arthropathy of childhood (PPAC) is an autosomal recessive single gene skeletal dysplasia involving joints. The gene attributed to its cause is WNT1-inducible-signaling pathway protein3 (WISP3). OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical and radiographic presentation of PPAC in Indian patie...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Ekbote AV,Danda D,Kumar S,Danda S,Madhuri V,Gibikote S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate rates of all-cause mortality, fatal infection, and fatal malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF) biologics. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study of RA patients initiating therapy with adalimumab, etanercept, or infliximab from January ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Thyagarajan V,Norman H,Alexander KA,Napalkov P,Enger C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, pathogenesis, and genetics of the syndrome known under the acronym of SAPHO for Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, and Osteitis to heighten awareness of this entity. METHODS:We conducted a Medline search using SAPHO syndrome, chronic rec...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Nguyen MT,Borchers A,Selmi C,Naguwa SM,Cheema G,Gershwin ME

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Dead Sea, the deepest and most saline lake on earth, has been known from biblical times for its healing properties. The aim of this systematic review was to present critically the level of evidence for the claims of therapeutic effects of Dead Sea treatments in several rheumatologic diseases and psoriasi...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Katz U,Shoenfeld Y,Zakin V,Sherer Y,Sukenik S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association of clinical and/or serological parameters with ultrasound-defined disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 149 consecutive RA patients routinely assessed by sonography of the wrists, metacarpo-phalangeal, and proximal interphalangeal joints. S...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Dejaco C,Duftner C,Wipfler-Freissmuth E,Weiss H,Graninger WB,Schirmer M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine cross-sectionally the influence of risk factors on chronic pain following total joint replacement (TJR) of the knee (TKR) or the hip (THR). METHODS:Eight hundred sixty post-TKR and 928 post-THR patients were studied. Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index pain scores taken on average...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Valdes AM,Doherty SA,Zhang W,Muir KR,Maciewicz RA,Doherty M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) can be considered an independent clinical entity, to compare 3 different classification criteria for MCTD (Kasukawa, Alarcón-Segovia, and Sharp), and to define predictors (clinical features and autoantibodies) of potential evolution toward other connecti...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Cappelli S,Bellando Randone S,Martinović D,Tamas MM,Pasalić K,Allanore Y,Mosca M,Talarico R,Opris D,Kiss CG,Tausche AK,Cardarelli S,Riccieri V,Koneva O,Cuomo G,Becker MO,Sulli A,Guiducci S,Radić M,Bombardieri S,Ar

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical trials indicate that denosumab could be a potential treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of offering denosumab to postmenopausal women with low bone mass. METHODS:Data sources included MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochr...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： von Keyserlingk C,Hopkins R,Anastasilakis A,Toulis K,Goeree R,Tarride JE,Xie F

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report 3 cases ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) that developed in patients suffering from systemic sclerosis (SSc) and to review previously reported cases. METHODS:We describe 3 patients diagnosed with SSc who developed severe AAV that presented as crescentic glomerulonephritis (GN) and/or alveolar hemor...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Arad U,Balbir-Gurman A,Doenyas-Barak K,Amit-Vazina M,Caspi D,Elkayam O

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Behcet's disease (BD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent mucocutaneous ulcerations, ocular inflammation, and numerous severe systemic inflammatory manifestations. While most patients respond to standard immunosuppressive therapies, a subset will develop refractory disease. In this ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Henderson CF,Brodsky RA,Jones RJ,Levine SM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence and characteristics of severe pyogenic, nonpyogenic, and opportunistic infections in polymyositis and dermatomyositis (PM/DM) patients and to evaluate the predictive values for infections on clinical presentation and biochemical findings of PM/DM to detect patients at risk for such i...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Marie I,Ménard JF,Hachulla E,Chérin P,Benveniste O,Tiev K,Hatron PY

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the risk of cancer in patients exposed to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists. METHODS:The following 2 clinical cohorts were studied: (1) BIOBADASER 2.0: a registry of patients suffering from rheumatic diseases exposed to TNF antagonists (2531 rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 1488 spondyloarthropat...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Carmona L,Abasolo L,Descalzo MA,Pérez-Zafrilla B,Sellas A,de Abajo F,Gomez-Reino JJ,BIOBADASER Study Group.,EMECAR Study Group.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy is a very rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the elbow joint. It results in weakness of extension of the fingers and may be confused with extensor tendon rupture and wrist drop due to radial nerve damage. METHODS:We present a case of PIN palsy second...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Malipeddi A,Reddy VR,Kallarackal G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Behçet's disease (BD) theoretically affects all sizes and types of vessels; however, there have been few reports describing the clinical efficacy of using (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in patients with BD. METHODS:Eight patients who were registered at the BD Specialty Clini...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Cho SB,Yun M,Lee JH,Kim J,Shim WH,Bang D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comparison of naproxcinod (375 and 750 mg), placebo (up to 13 weeks), and naproxen 500 mg (all bid) for treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) signs and symptoms. METHODS:A 53-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study. One thousand twenty patients with primary knee OA were randomized to naproxcinod 750 ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Schnitzer TJ,Hochberg MC,Marrero CE,Duquesroix B,Frayssinet H,Beekman M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the effectiveness of immunosuppressants and biological therapies in autoimmune posterior uveitis, chronic anterior uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and macular edema. METHODS:Systematic review. We conducted a sensitive literature search in Medline (from 1961) and EMBASE (fro...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Pato E,Muñoz-Fernández S,Francisco F,Abad MA,Maese J,Ortiz A,Carmona L,Uveitis Working Group from Spanish Society of Rheumatology.

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To contrast and compare the spectrum of remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using an illustrative case. METHODS:The relevant English literature of RS3PE was searched using the keywords "RS3PE" alone and in combination with terms such as neop...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Yao Q,Su X,Altman RD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the patterns of American College of Rheumatology (ACR) response between tocilizumab and other biologic agents in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have inadequate response to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD-IR). METHODS:Systematic literature review identified similarly designed ...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Bergman GJ,Hochberg MC,Boers M,Wintfeld N,Kielhorn A,Jansen JP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis (RCT) is an under-recognized benign condition that results in significant neck pain and may mimic a retropharyngeal abscess (RPA). We describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of RCT as well as features that differentiate it from RPA. METHODS:We present...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Park R,Halpert DE,Baer A,Kunar D,Holt PA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, classification, grading, evaluation of prognosis, and treatment of amyloidosis against the background of its pathomechanisms. METHODS:PubMed and MEDLINE databases (1990 to October 2007) and internet were searched for the key word amyloidosis and evaluated on...

journal_title：Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

authors： Pettersson T,Konttinen YT

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00