abstract：Objectives:This study aims to compare kinesiophobia levels between patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and healthy volunteers and to investigate the factors associated with kinesiophobia in FMS. Patients and methods:This case-control study included 88 female patients with FMS (mean age 41.61 years; range 21 to 6...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： KoÇyİĞİt BF,Akaltun MS

更新日期：2020-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) on lung function and skin thickness in Korean patients with systemic sclerosis-interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) in a real-world setting. Patients and methods:This retrospective, medical chart-based study was performed at fou...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Lee KA,Kim BY,Choi SJ,Kim SK,Kim SH,Kim HS

更新日期：2020-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain atrophy, typically slowly progressive, is a hallmark of neuropsychiatric (NP) systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this article, we report a case of a young female patient with previously diagnosed SLE, without known NPSLE, with abrupt neurological deterioration and rapidly progressive diffuse atrophy in a few...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Sarbu MI,Sarbu N

更新日期：2020-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate the plasma expression of microribonucleic acids (miRNAs) that may be associated with the pathogenesis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Patients and methods:Thirty patients with FMF (18 males, 12 females; mean age 9.1±4.7 years; range, 3 to 15.5 years) and 30 age- and sex-ma...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Demİr F,Çebİ AH,Kalyoncu M

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition characterized by mixed clinical features of connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis or systemic sclerosis with high titers of anti-U1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein. Interstitial lung disease is a frequent manifestati...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Dhanawat A,Gupta P,Padhan P

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a rare autoimmune and chronic inflammatory vasculitis, characterized by relapsing episodes of oral aphthous and genital ulcers, skin lesions, ocular lesions and vascular involvement. Pulmonary artery involvement is rare in BD but it carries a high mortality risk. In this article, we report a 1...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： BaŞ İkİzoĞlu N,AtaĞ E,Ergenekon AP,Yilmaz YeĞİt C,GÖkdemİr Y,Erdem Eralp E,BÜge Öz A,Karadag B

更新日期：2019-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to compare the serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) levels between patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and healthy controls. Patients and methods:The study included 40 female patients (mean age 39.9±10.2 years; rang...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Karadağ A,Hayta E,Çelik VK,Bakir S

更新日期：2019-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate olfactory bulb (OB) volume in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using magnetic resonance imaging. Patients and methods:In this retrospective and case-control study, OB volumes of 37 RA patients (6 males, 31 females; mean age 48.6±10.8 years; range, 18 to 65 years) were comp...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Sayilir S,Çullu N,Mengi G,Ekiz T

更新日期：2019-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), subcutaneous nodules are the most frequently seen extra-articular findings that are seen in areas of extensor pressure. In this article, we present the case of a RA patient with accelerated nodulosis that started with the use of methotrexate and exacerbated with etanercept a...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Enginar AÜ,Nur H,Gilgil E,Kaçar C

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of a Turkish version of the identification (ID) pain (ID pain-T) questionnaire in Turkish patients. Patients and methods:The Turkish version of ID pain questionnaire was obtained after translation from English into Turkish. The study included 194 patien...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Uzunkulaoğlu A,Kerim D,Ay S,Ergin S

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to investigate the prevalence of systemic rheumatic diseases (SRDs) among patients with breast cancer (BC) and to identify the clinicopathological characteristics of these patients. Patients and methods:A total of 3,744 female patients with BC (mean age 49±11.7 years; range, 18 to 92 years) ...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Sunar V,Ateş Ö,Korcali Aslan A,Karakaş Y,Altundağ MK

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to report the assessment of the Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR) expert panel on the compliance and adaptation of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2016 recommendations for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Turkey. Patients and methods:The EULAR 2016 recomme...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Ataman Ş,Sunar İ,Yilmaz G,Bodur H,Nas K,Ayhan FF,Akgül Ö,Akinci A,Altay Z,Birtane M,Soy Buğdayci D,Çapkin E,Çevik R,Garip Çimen Y,Duruöz MT,Elhan AH,Gürer G,Kaçar C,Kamanli A,Kaptanoğlu E,Kaya T,Kocabaş H,Kuru

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to translate the Evaluation of Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (EASi-QoL) into the Turkish language and test its validity and reliability. Patients and methods:A total of 100 AS patients (74 males; 26 females; mean age 38.2±9.9 years; range 21 to 63 years) were included. The mean dise...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Öncülokur N,Keskin D,Garip Y,Bodur H,Köse K

更新日期：2018-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of conventional ultrasound (US) therapy in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Patients and methods:Fifty-four patients (23 males, 31 females; mean age 29.8±5.2 years; range, 22 to 46 years) with myofascial pain syndrome were included in this prospective,...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Yildirim MA,Öneş K,Gökşenoğlu G

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to examine the effects of sorafenib on a collagen-induced arthritis model. Materials and methods:The study included 50 randomly selected female Wistar-albino rats (8-10-week-old, weighing between 200 g to 250 g). The rats were divided into five equal groups as control, arthritis, etanercept,...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Gözel N,Çakirer M,Karataş A,Tuzcu M,Özdemir FA,Dağli AF,Şahin K,Koca SS

更新日期：2017-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to investigate the commitments and responsibilities of the family caregiver of rheumatoid arthritis patients and determine the association of these to the disease activity. Patients and methods:The study included a total of 240 subjects, consisting of 60 rheumatoid arthritis patients (8 male...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Sabaz Karakeci E,Çetintaş D,Kaya A

更新日期：2017-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to detect serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) levels in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) patients and to demonstrate their values in evaluating the severity and prognosis of CTD-ILD. Patients and methods:The stu...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Jin Q,Zheng J,Xu X,Hu Y,Zhou Y,Xu W,Huang F

更新日期：2017-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to analyze the distribution and clinicopathological characteristics of anti-aminoacyl-transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) synthetase (ARS) antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Patients and methods:We retrospectively studied the anti-ARS antibody levels in 228 RA patients' (44 males, 184...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Matsushita M,Tamura N,Ogasawara M,Tada K,Yamaji K,Takasaki Y

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and kinesiology taping in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Patients and methods:The study included 80 patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The patients were randomized into two groups as ESWT (9 males, 28 females; me...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Ordahan B,Türkoğlu G,Karahan AY,Akkurt HE

更新日期：2017-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims (i) to compare synovial fluid and serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein levels in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls, (ii) compare variations of synovial fluid and serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein levels according to sex, Kellgren-Lawrence grades, and ...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Arellano RD,Aguilar LS,Argüello R,Hernadez F,Gonzalez FF,Moran J

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNF-a) therapy has been widely used for the management of rheumatologic diseases. The most frequent adverse effects of anti-TNF-a therapy are infections and malignancies while sarcoidosis is a rare condition. On the other hand, anti-TNF-a therapy has been used in the treatment of...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Mengi G,Göğüş F

更新日期：2017-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of adalimumab as a first line biologic agent in specific subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients with associated uveitis. Patients and methods:We retrospectively analyzed the data of 11 JIA patients (8 males, 3 females; mean age 14.5 years; range 9 t...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Lazarević D,Nikolić I,Ratković-Janković M,Vojinović J

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to investigate the relationship between neuroserpin (NSP) and claudin-5, as well as matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), with respect to clinical activity of disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients and methods:The study included a total of 75 patients (18 males, 57 females; me...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Tamer SA,Gürol G,Tekeoğlu İ,Harman H,Çiftçi İH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of thoracic ultrasonography (USG) in a single session in the evaluation of the severity of pulmonary involvement in systemic sclerosis. Patients and methods:A total of 48 consecutive systemic sclerosis patients (2 males, 46 females; mean age 50.8±11.9 years; ...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Çakir Edis E,Hatipoğlu ON,Pamuk ÖN,Mutlucan Eraslan R,Aktöz M,Tuncel SA

更新日期：2016-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Schnitzler's syndrome is a rare autoinflammatory syndrome with unidentified mechanism of disease and etiology with unknown definitive treatment algorithm. The two obligatory criteria for the diagnosis of Schnitzler's syndrome include chronic urticarial rash and monoclonal gammopathy (immunoglobulin M or immunoglobulin...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Barešić M,Mitrović J,Morović Vergles J,Anić B

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to determine the relationship between atrial electromechanical delay (EMD), carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and epicardial fat thickness (EFT) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which has a complicated inflammatory nature. Patients and methods:The study population included 42 consecutive...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Çağlar SO,Boyraz İ,Erdem F,Yazici S,Çağlar H,Koç B,Çağlar E,Yazici M

更新日期：2016-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate the association of hearing impairment with carotid intima-media thickness and subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Patients and methods:A total of 41 RA patients (2 males, 39 females; mean age 46.5±10.2 years; range 20 to 63 years) with no known trad...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Macias-Reyes H,Duran-Barragan S,Cardenas-Contreras CR,Chavez-Martin CG,Gomez-Bañuelos E,Navarro-Hernandez RE,Yanowsky-Gonzalez CO,Gonzalez-Lopez L,Gamez-Nava JI,Vazquez-Del Mercado M

更新日期：2016-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to demonstrate chest expansion and lumbar mobility using modified Schober measurement values in healthy male and female populations aged 15 and over, and to identify factors affecting these measurements. Patients and methods:The prospective study included 444 volunteers (195 males, 249 femal...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Illeez Memetoğlu Ö,Bütün B,Sezer İ

更新日期：2016-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to assess the relationship between serum vitamin D and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody levels, as well as disease activity in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients and methods:These measurements were conducted between January 2014 and June 20...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Wang Y,Zhang F,Wang S,Shang X,Luo S,Zhou H,Shi H,Cai L

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to detect candidate micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) from microarray within peripheral blood mononuclear cells and synovial fluid mononuclear cells in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients and methods:Samples from three AS patients (3 males, mean age 37.3±2.5 years; range 35 to...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Jin HM,Cho YN,Kee SJ,Lee SS,Park YW,Kim TJ

更新日期：2015-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Klippel-Feil syndrome is defined as congenital fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae. In this article, we report a 55-year-old male patient with one-year history of neck pain, headaches, and one episode of syncope after a severe trauma. X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging of cervical spine revealed fused vertebra...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Vujasinovic Stupar N,Pavlov-Dolijanovic S,Hatib N,Banko B,Djukic M,Nikolic Jakoba N

更新日期：2015-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:This study aims to evaluate diagnostic delay, factors which are related to diagnostic delay, and the effect of diagnostic delay on prognostic outcomes in terms of spinal and hip mobility, functional status, disease activity, quality of life, cervical rotation, tragus to wall distance, and sacroiliitis severi...

journal_title：Archives of rheumatology

authors： Fallahi S,Jamshidi AR

更新日期：2015-08-16 00:00:00