Quality of life in fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients: Comparison of different scales
ConclusionsRA patients had worse QoL than FMS and OA according to PCS and MCS. SF-12 and SF-6D can be used instead of SF-36 or WHOQoL Brief scales for faster results. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Erythrocyte and glomerular C4d deposits as a biomarker for active lupus nephritis
ConclusionErythrocytic C4d correlated significantly with the LN activity which might serve as a potential biomarker for renal activity in the future instead of biopsy and may further help in the optimum follow up of LN patients. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Clinical and laboratory characteristics in septic arthritis patients with and without isolated germs
ConclusionPatients with isolated and non-isolated germs have similar epidemiologic, clinical, biological and radiological characteristics. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
An unusual case of intestinal pseudo-obstruction presenting in an adolescent with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: A diagnostic challenge
ConclusionIntestinal pseudo-obstruction is an unusual clinical manifestation of SLE and may represent a diagnostic challenge. We underscore the importance of a prompt and precise recognition of this condition, which is likely to have a positive impact on clinical outcomes. IpsO is caused by a non-mechanical obstructive bowel injury. Evidence points towards to the use of IgG and steroid for five days as the mainstay of therapy for patients with IpsO. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Frequency of axial spondyloarthritis in Tunisian patients with inflammatory bowel diseases
ConclusionsDue to the high frequency, an early diagnosis of spondyloarthritis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease by thorough clinical exam and standard pelvic X-rays should be recommended. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Effectiveness, safety and drug survival of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors in the treatment of spondyloarthritis: A real-life study in Tunisia
ConclusionAnti-TNFα therapy has a good response rate in SpA patients and an acceptable safety profile which explains the high drug survival rates. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Leprosy mimics adult onset Still’s disease in a Chinese patient
ConclusionThe prevalence of leprosy is highly variable; as vast majority of cases are found in developing countries across the globe. Mycobacterium leprae often presents in a rheumatology clinic with a vivid array of clinical manifestations that are similar to various rheumatic diseases and often confuses rheumatologists. Rheumatologists should be aware of leprosy to avoid errors in diagnosis and treatment. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Echocardiographic findings in systemic lupus erythematosus and its relation to disease activity and damage index
ConclusionAll SLE patients especially those with APS should be screened for the presence of structural cardiac abnormalities. TTE can be helpful as a noninvasive diagnostic tool for early detection of the abnormalities, resulting in earlier treatment and reduction in mortality and morbidity. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Nottingham health profile assessment of health-related quality of life in primary knee osteoarthritis patients: Relation to clinical features and radiologic score
ConclusionThe NPH-HRQoL is affected in Egyptian patients with primary KOA and may be used as a measure to reflect pain, physical performance and radiographic severity. Physical mobility, pain, sleep, energy, and emotional reactions items were obviously reported except social isolation domain attributed to different cultures and morals of eastern communities. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Ocular manifestations in Egyptian systemic lupus erythematosus patients and their relation with disease activity and anti-phospholipid antibodies
ConclusionsOcular affection is frequent in SLE patients. Dry eyes and retinopathy (especially cotton-wool spots) are the most common findings. Anti-phospholipids (ACLIgM and LAC), active disease and disease duration are significantly related to eye affection especially retinopathy among SLE patients. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in spondyloarthritis patients
ConclusionThe frequency of enthesitis was high among SpA compared with M-LBP patients and AT was the most affected enthesis. Abnormal vascularization in the cortical bone insertion of entheses was detected especially in SpA patients, and there was great evidence of subclinical enthesitis. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Neutrophil-lymphocyte and platelet-lymphocyte ratios in rheumatoid arthritis patients: Relation to disease activity
Conclusion: NLR and PLR are 2 emerging inflammatory biomarkers which could be used to evaluate disease activity in active RA patients. A larger scale longitudinal study is recommended to confirm the present results and further demonstrate the relation to medications received and disease outcome. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Familial Mediterranean fever and spondyloarthritis: Case report, diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties
ConclusionSpndyloarthritis should be considered in FMF patients with associated sacroiliitis especially when there are leading symptoms and/or imaging abnormalities in the spine. Awareness of this co-existence is important among rheumatologsits for a timely and precise management plan. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Platelet indices as markers of inflammation in systemic sclerosis patients: Relation to vascular endothelial growth factor and flow mediated dilatation
ConclusionMPV levels could be an easily measurable parameter to reflect the inflammatory condition in systemic sclerosis patients. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Sleep and its relationship to health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with inactive juvenile idiopathic arthritis
ConclusionsChildren and adolescents with inactive JIA, while taking medications, experience more disturbed sleep than matched control. This disturbance in their sleep entails in significant lower levels of HRQoL. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - July 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
