Rheumatology hand signs in a Shepherd by Joachim Wtewael (1566-1638).
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Panniculitis as a manifestation of metal-associated autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants: a case-based ...
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Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) is associated with a hyperergic response of the immune system. The spectrum of clinical changes in ASIA is extensive and difficult to diagnose. Panniculitis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by lesions of the adipose tissue. Panniculitis may become one of the signs of ASI...
Renal involvement in Sjőgren's syndrome: predictors and impact on patient outcomes.
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Renal disease in primary Sjogren's Syndrome(pSS) occurs as tubulointerstitial nephritis(TIN) or glomerulonephritis(GN). Data from India on pSS are sparse and even less on nephritis.We studied the prevalence and impact of renal disease on patient outcomes. We reviewed 179 (F:M 12.7:1, age 41.7 ± 12.9 years) patients of pSS from records at a single c...
Clinical significance of cytomegalovirus (CMV) pp65 antigenemia in the prediction of CMV infection during immunosuppress...
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To investigate the risk factors for CMV infection and to clarify the cut-off count of CMV pp65 antigenemia predicting clinical symptoms related to CMV infection in patients with rheumatic disease. We retrospectively analyzed 261 patients with rheumatic disease who were treated with immunosuppressive therapy. CMV infection was defined as positive > ...
Assessment of semaphorin 3A and semaphorin 7A levels in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
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Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease. Varying rates of system involvements may be seen in the course of the disease. Semaphorins has multifunctions in several physiological and pathological processes such as immune system regulation. The association of Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) and Semaphorin 7A (Sema7A), which are...
Rheumatoid meningitis without a history of rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and literature review.
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Rheumatoid meningitis (RM) is a rare extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis, usually with non-specific symptoms. In most cases, head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows lamellar enhancements in leptomeninges and pachymeninges, but definitive diagnosis relies on meningeal biopsies. Here, we reported a 43-year-old RM patient without...
Rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular risk: keep it simple and compassionate.
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Patient perspective on exercise intervention in rheumatoid arthritis with high risk of cardiovascular disease: a pilot q...
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The objective of the study was to gain an insight into the perceptions and experiences of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a high cardiovascular disease risk (CVD-RA) when undergoing an exercise intervention aimed at improving their cardiorespiratory fitness. This qualitative study was part of a pilot study, which investigated the effects of ...
Efficacy of non-surgical interventions for midfoot osteoarthritis: a systematic review.
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This systematic review aims to investigate the efficacy of non-surgical interventions for midfoot osteoarthritis (OA). Key databases and trial registries were searched from inception to 23 February 2023. All trials investigating non-surgical interventions for midfoot OA were included. Quality assessment was performed using the National Institutes o...
Synovitis due to Histoplasma capsulatum: a case series and literature review.
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Musculoskeletal manifestations of Histoplasma capsulatum infection are uncommon but can mimic inflammatory arthritis. Early diagnosis of this complication is of critical importance in the era of potent immunosuppression for rheumatologic diseases. We conducted a retrospective chart review for patients with histoplasmosis and tenosynovitis, synoviti...
