Fever, Joint Pain, Seizures, and Rash in a 53 ‐Year‐Old Woman
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 8, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Weiner, Anne Marano, Adela Cardones, Lisa Criscione ‐Schreiber Tags: Clinicopathologic Conference Source Type: research
Joint distribution and 2 ‐year outcome in 347 patients with monoarthritis of less than 16 weeks’ duration
ConclusionApproximately one‐fourth of patients with recent‐onset monoarthritis developed CIRD over 2 years. Patients presenting with ankle arthritis rarely developed CIRD, whereas patients presenting with wrist arthritis more frequently did so. Longer duration of joint swelling and ACPA‐ and RF positivity were also predictive of CIRD. Our findings facilitate early identification of monoarthritis patients with unfavorable prognosis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 4, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ellen Sauar Norli, Gina Hetland Brinkmann, Tore Kristian Kvien, Olav Bj ørneboe, Anne Julsrud Haugen, Halvor Nygaard, Cathrine Thunem, Elisabeth Lie, Maria Dahl Mjaavatten Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Age ‐related vascularization and ossification of joints in children: an international pilot study to test multi‐observer ultrasound reliability
ConclusionDetection of normal findings (i.e., grading of physiological ossification during skeletal maturation and identification of physiological vessels) can be highly reliable by using clear definitions and a standardized acquisition protocol. These data will permit development of a reliable and standardized US approach for evaluating paediatric joint pathologies.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 4, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniel Windschall, Paz Collado, Jelena Vojinovic, Silvia Magni ‐Manzoni, Peter Balint, George A W Bruyn, Cristina Hernandez‐Diaz, Juan Carlos Nieto, Viviana Ravagnani, Nikolay Tzaribachev, Annamaria Iagnocco, Maria Antonietta D'Agostino, Esperanza Nar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The impact of comorbidities on tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapy in psoriatic arthritis: A population ‐based cohort study
ConclusionPresence of comorbidities was associated with higher baseline disease activity, shorter TNFi persistence and reduced clinical response rates in a cohort of Danish patients with PsA.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 3, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Christine Ballegaard, Pil H øjgaard, Lene Dreyer, René Cordtz, Tanja Schjødt Jørgensen, Marie Skougaard, Simon Tarp, Lars Erik Kristensen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Grading of Subglottic Stenosis in Patients with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: Correlation with Pulmonary Function Tests and Laryngoscopy
ConclusionsMRI and laryngoscopy provide comparable results for grading of SGS in GPA and correlate well with PFT. MRI is an attractive non‐invasive and radiation free alternative for monitoring the severity of SGS in patients with GPA.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 3, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Frank O. Henes, Martin Laudien, Laura Linsenhoff, Jan P. Bremer, Tim Oqueka, Gerhard Adam, Gerhard Sch ön, Peter Bannas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Trends and Determinants of Osteoporosis Treatment and Screening in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Osteoarthritis
ConclusionAbout half of RA patients for whom treatment was indicated never received a OP medication. OP care in RA patients was not better than OA patients, and the relative risk of application of this care has been decreasing in RA and OA patients since 2008 without improvement after the release of the 2010 ACR GIOP guideline.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 3, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Gulsen Ozen, Diane L Kamen, Ted R Mikuls, Bryant R England, Frederick Wolfe, Kaleb Michaud Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Dyslipidemia, Alcohol Consumption and Obesity are the Main Factors Associated with Poor Control of Urate Levels in Patients Receiving Urate ‐Lowering Therapy
ConclusionDyslipidaemia, abdominal obesity and alcohol consumption are the main factors associated with a poor response to ULT. Knowledge of these factors might help physicians identify cases of gout that may be less likely to achieve target urate level.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Augustin Latourte, Thomas Bardin, Pierre Clerson, Hang ‐Korng Ea, René‐Marc Flipo, Pascal Richette Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Towards Establishing a Standardized Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring System for Temporomandibular Joints in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
ConclusionA novel TMJ MRI scoring system was developed by consensus. Further iterative refinements and reliability testing are warranted in upcoming studies.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mirkamal A. Tolend, Marinka Twilt, Randy Q. Cron, Nikolay Tzaribachev, Saurabh Guleria, Thekla von Kalle, Bernd Koos, Elka Miller, Jennifer Stimec, Yoginder Vaid, Tore A. Larheim, Troels Herlin, Lynn Spiegel, Emilio Inarejos, Rahim Moineddin, Marion A. va Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Occupation and Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results From a Population ‐Based Case‐Control Study
Conclusion: Mainly occupations related to potential noxious airborne agents were associated with an increased risk of ACPA+ or ACPA‐ RA, after adjustments for previously known confounders. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Anna Ilar, Lars Alfredsson, Pernilla Wiebert, Lars Klareskog, Camilla Bengtsson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Instruction in Adult Rheumatology Fellowship Programs
ConclusionMSUS is taught by a significantly larger number of rheumatology fellowship programs today. Multiple teaching strategies are used with common content. Barriers still remain for some programs. Most program directors favor inclusion of a standardized MSUS curriculum with many favoring it to be optional.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Karina D. Torralba, Amy C. Cannella, Eugene Y. Kissin, Marcy B. Bolster, Lorena M. Salto, Jay Higgs, Jonathan Samuels, Midori Jane Nishio, Gurjit S. Kaeley, Amy Evangelisto, Paul De Marco, Minna J. Kohler Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The impact of disease severity, illness beliefs and coping strategies on outcomes in psoriatic arthritis
ConclusionsThis study offers support for the use of the CS‐SRM in explaining variation on psychological outcomes in individuals with PsA. The illness beliefs and coping strategies identified as predictors in this paper are potential targets for interventions addressing PsA‐related distress and QoL.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Laura Howells, Anna Chisholm, Sarah Cotterill, Hector Chinoy, Richard B Warren, Christine Bundy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
ARHP Announcements
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - July 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Tags: ARHP Announcements Source Type: research
Thigh Muscle Specific ‐Strength and the Risk of Incident Knee Osteoarthritis: The Influence of Sex and Greater Body Mass Index
ConclusionLower thigh muscle specific‐strength predicts incident RKOA in women, with this relationship being confounded by BMI. The sex‐specific relationship between muscle specific‐strength and BMI provides a possible explanation why women with muscle‐strength deficits typically have a poorer prognosis than men with similar strength deficits. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - July 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Adam G. Culvenor, David T. Felson, Jingbo Niu, Wolfgang Wirth, Martina Sattler, Torben Dannhauer, Felix Eckstein Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Relationship Between Attitudes and Beliefs and Physical Activity in Older Adults With Knee Pain: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionGreater exercise self‐efficacy and more positive exercise outcome expectations were associated with higher current and future physical activity levels. These may be targets for interventions aimed at increasing physical activity. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - July 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jonathan G. Quicke, Nadine E. Foster, Reuben O. Ogollah, Peter R. Croft, Melanie A. Holden Tags: Osteoarthritis Source Type: research
It is the Best of Treatments, It is the Worst of Treatments: The Continuing Love ‐Hate Relationship With Glucocorticoids in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - July 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tina Mahajan, James R. O'Dell Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
