MicroRNA-126 and 146a as potential biomarkers in systemic lupus erythematosus patients with secondary antiphospholipid syndrome
Publication date: Available online 29 May 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Diana Nagy, Noha H. Shaheen, Heba M. Selim, Mai M. Sherif, Salma M. Saed, Hala R. Youssef, Omneya Osman, Taghrid Gaafar (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - May 30, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Association of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) −308A/G (rs1800629) gene polymorphism with carotid artery atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Publication date: Available online 28 May 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Rasha M. Fawzy, Gamal A. Hammad, Samy E. Egila, Amira N. Elkasas, Nehad A. Fouad (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - May 30, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Fundus fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography findings in ocular and non-ocular Behҫet’s disease
Publication date: Available online 27 May 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Sara Mamdouh, Maha Youssef, Dina El-Fayoumi, Magda Salah (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - May 29, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of adalimumab as the first- and second-line biologic therapy for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis under four years of age
Publication date: Available online 21 April 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Ekaterina Alexeeva, Tatyana Dvoryakovskaya, Rina Denisova, Tatyana Sleptsova, Kseniya Isaeva, Alexandra Chomahidze, Anna Fetisova, Anna Mamutova, Alina Alshevskaya, Andrey Moskalev (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - April 22, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
The association between adipokines and stigmata of atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Publication date: Available online 13 March 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Zahra Rezaieyazdi, Zahra Mirfeizi, Mohammad Reza Hatef, Golnaz Gholami, Sima Sedighy, Habibollah Esmaily, Mahmoud Reza Azarpazhooh, Asieh Karimani, Masoumeh Salari (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - March 14, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Cutaneous immunohistochemical expression of interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients: Relation to musculoskeletal ultrasound findings
Publication date: Available online 29 February 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Sally El-Leithy, Nahed Sherif, Nadia H. El-Arousy, Rana El-Hilaly, Marwa M. Shakweer (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - March 1, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Serum and synovial fluid interleukin-17 concentrations in rheumatoid arthritis patients: Relation to disease activity, radiographic severity and power Doppler ultrasound
Publication date: Available online 28 February 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Medhat A. Farag, Fouad E. El Debaky, Shaymaa M. Abd El-Rahman, Samah M. Abd el-khalek, Rasha M. Fawzy (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 29, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Effect of an increased dose of colchicine on microalbuminuria in children with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Publication date: Available online 27 February 2020Source: The Egyptian RheumatologistAuthor(s): Huda Marzouk, Noha Mostafa, Iman Khalifa, Nora Badawi (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 27, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) with autoimmune thyroid dysfunction (AITD) as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of the literature
ConclusionLET is a rare cutaneous lupus-specific lesion that may be associated with SLE. AITD, hypothyroidism in particular, could be an initial presentation of SLE. Increased awareness and early diagnosis of such clinical presentations may improve patient outcomes. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 19, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Health related quality of life (HRQoL) in ankylosing spondylitis patients: Relation to clinical features, disease activity and radiographic damage
ConclusionAS is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects HRQoL especially with higher disease activity, functional disability, more peripheral joint involvement and lesser spinal mobility in Egyptian patients. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 18, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Serum, synovial and mRNA expression of interleukin-33 in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients: Potential role as a marker of disease activity and relation to musculoskeletal ultrasound
ConclusionsJIA patients have significantly elevated IL-33 serum concentrations and mRNA expression that considerably correlated with different inflammatory parameters, RF and physical function suggesting that it could be a valuable marker of JIA disease activity and implies a possible prognostic role. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 12, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Organ involvement in immunoglobulin a vasculitis (Henoch-Shönlein purpura) children: Relation to immune profile
ConclusionsOlder age and GIT involvement in IgA vasculitis affect renal involvement and may lead to nephrotic-level proteinuria. In contrast, ANA, anti-dsDNA, RF, ANCA, factor XIII, fibrinogen and vWF levels were not related to organ involvement. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 9, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
A 13-year-old systemic lupus erythematosus girl initially presenting with Raccoon eyes and neuropsychiatric manifestations
ConclusionSLE may present with Raccoon eyes. Rapid detection and treatment of the disease based on clinical symptoms is critical for these patients. Prednisolone and cyclophosphamide are the best choice for treatment of the disease in children. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 8, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Association between serum Toll-like receptor 4 and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine levels with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients
ConclusionThe TLR4, 8-OHdG and TAC showed high predictive value in RA disease. TLR4 can be remarked as a sensitive and specific marker for determining disease activity in RA. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - February 6, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Takayasu’s arteritis presenting in a pregnant woman with ankylosing spondylitis: Case report and review of the literature
ConclusionBoth TA and AS have no significant adverse effects on pregnancy if diagnosed and timely treated properly. When they occur concomitantly, more attention and care is needed to prevent complications. (Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist)
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - January 15, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
