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Management of extra-articular manifestations in spondyloarthritis
Kevin Sheng-Kai Ma, Yung-Heng Lee, Chia-Jen Lin, Po-Cheng Shih, James Cheng-Chung Wei
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14485
Botulinum toxin injection for refractory Raynaud phenomenon and digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
Yi-Hsuan Shen, Yung-Heng Lee, Pui-Ying Leong
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14487
Skin ultrasound in systemic sclerosis: Where do we stand and where shall we go?
Tânia Santiago, José António P. Da Silva
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14478
Leflunomide: Traditional immunosuppressant with concurrent antiviral effects
Kunyu Zheng, Yiran Chen, Suying Liu, Chengmei He, Yunjiao Yang, Di Wu, Li Wang, Mengtao Li, Xiaofeng Zeng, Fengchun Zhang
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14491
Leflunomide is a classic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug that is widely used to treat autoimmune diseases. Studies also show its antiviral effects in in vitro and/or in vivo experiments.
Musculoskeletal education in undergraduate medical curricula–A systematic review
Patricia Harkins, Eoghan Burke, Richard Conway
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14508
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases encompass a vast spectrum of up to 200 conditions that are increasingly prevalent, with significant associated disability and socioeconomic burden.
Rituximab for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yilin Wang, Liren Li
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14495
To assess the efficacy of rituximab (RTX) on lung function and the prevalence of adverse events (AEs) in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) by meta-analysis.
Identifying risk and prognostic factors in polyarteritis nodosa patients with digital gangrene
Lin Zhao, Xiaodan Kong, Jiuliang Zhao, Jiaxin Zhou, Shangzhu Zhang, Dong Xu, Xinping Tian, Xiaofeng Zeng, Fengchun Zhang
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14467
Many patients with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) complicated by digital gangrene have poor outcomes and related research information is limited. Our aim is to identify the associated risk and prognostic factors in PAN patients with digital gangrene.
A Chinese version of the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire: A validation study
Yan-ting Li, Quan Jiang, Yuan Jia, Yong-feng Zhang, Yu-ya Xiao, Hui Wang, Ya-yun Zhao, Juan Jiao
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14472
The revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) was developed to measure the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia in randomized controlled trials and routine care. The purpose of this study was to translate and adapt the FIQR from English to Chinese, and to examine the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the FIQR (CFIQR).
The role of S100A12 and Toll-like receptor 4 in assessment of disease activity in familial Mediterranean fever and juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Seyma Dumur, Amra Adrovic, Kenan Barut, Ozgur Kasapcopur, Mine Kucur
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14475
Our aim was to investigate the possible relationship between the serum S100A12 and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) levels, and the activity of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in accordance with the routine biochemical parameters. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these 2 biomarkers in distinguishing FMF from JIA has been evaluated.
Interleukin 23 receptor gene polymorphisms and their role in the inflammatory status of rheumatoid arthritis patients in an Iranian population
Mitra Abbasifard, Mohammad Reza Mirzaei, Mahsa Abade, Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14479
Several investigations have disclosed the involvement of the interleukin (IL)-23/IL-17 pathway in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Here we investigated the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL23 receptor (IL23R) gene with RA risk. In addition, the role of these SNPs with the inflammatory state of the patients were determined.
New-onset inflammatory arthritis after COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review
Cheng-Che Chen, Chung-Jen Chen
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14482
To analyze the clinical patterns of new-onset inflammatory arthritis after COVID-19 vaccination among patients without pre-existing rheumatic or autoimmune diseases.
Comprehensive analysis of clinical and laboratory features of 440 published cases of Sjögren's syndrome and renal tubular acidosis
Pulukool Sandhya
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14483
To describe the clinical and laboratory features of Sjögren's syndrome (SS) with renal tubular acidosis (RTA) from published literature.
Utility of biomarkers and temporal artery biopsy length for investigating giant cell arteritis in Western Australia
Isabella S. Atlas, Stephen M. Colley, Mark A. Chia
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14488
To explore demographic characteristics, biopsy length, and blood biomarker performance in an Australian cohort of patients who have undergone temporal artery biopsy (TAB) for giant cell arteritis (GCA).
Evaluation of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome subsequently COVID-19 vaccinations: A retrospective cohort study
Özlem KarakaÅŸ, Abdulsamet Erden, Berkan ArmaÄŸan, Serdar Can Güven, Ebru Atalar, Bünyamin Polat, Ahmet Omma, Orhan KüçükÅŸahin
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14490
The aim of this study is to evaluate development of side effects, thrombotic or obstetric complications in our antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) patient group, after vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Impact of folic acid on regulatory B lymphocytes from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in vitro
Kalina Nikolova-Ganeva, Vasil Vasilev, Simona Kerezieva, Andrey Tchorbanov
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14496
Epigenetic modifications of genomes are of particular interest as numerous studies indicate the correlation between DNA methylation and the development of systemic lupus. As a major methyl group donor, folic acid is an important participant in this process. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of low or high dose folate co-culturing with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) on the secretion of interleukin (IL)10 from regulatory cells from lupus patients or from healthy volunteers.
LncRNA HOTTIP promotes inflammatory response in acute gouty arthritis via miR-101-3p/BRD4 axis
Ping Shao, Huijie Liu, Yanyan Xue, Ting Xiang, Zhanjuan Sun
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14514
Acute gouty arthritis (AGA) is characterized by the accumulation of pro-inflammatory factors. This research aimed to examine the regulation of long non-coding RNA HOXA distal transcript antisense RNA (HOTTIP) in AGA on inflammation and its potential mechanisms.
High-dose Tiger-Gian formula protects the knee joint from surgically induced osteoarthritis in rats
Pu-Wei Hou, Shan-Chi Liu, Gregory J. Tsay, Yuan-Shiun Chang, Hui-Chi Huang, Chih-Hsin Tang, Hen-Hong Chang
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14497
Although the Tiger-Gian formula (TGF) has proven clinically effective at improving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), the pharmacological effects and underlying mechanisms of TGF have not been examined in any animal model.
Clinical characteristics, management, and quality of life of psoriasis patients with coexistent lupus erythematosus: Data from the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry
Teck Sheng Gan, Nurul Izyan Ghazali, Sook Yee Michelle Voo, Dyoi-E Low, Jyh Jong Tang, Jiu Wen Kiing, Pubalan Muniandy, Kwee Eng Tey, Kit Wan Wong, Norazura Mohamad, Wooi Chiang Tan, Latha Selvarajah, Rajalingam Ramalingam, Fei Yin Ng, Choon Sian Lee, Teeba Raja, Nazatul Shima Abdul Rahim, Min Moon Tang, Suganthy Robinson, The Malaysian Psoriasis Registry Working Group
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14492
To describe the clinical characteristics, management and quality of life of psoriasis patients with and without coexistent lupus erythematosus (LE).
Relapsing pericarditis: Peripheral blood neutrophilia, lymphopenia and high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio herald acute attacks, high-grade inflammation, multiserosal involvement, and predict multiple recurrences
Enrico Tombetti, Francesca Casarin, Emanuele Bizzi, Sofia Bezer, Ruggiero Mascolo, Giada Pallini, Claudia Gabiati, Aldo Bonaventura, Lucia Trotta, Massimo Pancrazi, Silvia Maestroni, Antonio Brucato
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14523
To identify peripheral blood cellular correlates of active pericarditis and to verify whether peripheral blood neutrophils, lymphocytes and the neutrophil to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) are associated with disease phenotype or prognosis.
Gout and risk of venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Yicong Guo, Feixiang Zhou, Huilan Xu
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14524
The association between gout and venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains ambiguous, and the results of current studies are inconsistent. A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies were conducted to comprehensively assess the associations between gout and VTE and its subtypes, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Do patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome who undergo hip arthroscopy display improved alpha angle (magnetic resonance imaging) and radiographic hip morphology?
Aricia Jieqi Thirumaran, Nicholas J Murphy, Jillian Peta Eyles, James M. Linklater, Stephan Reichenbach, Florian Schmaranzer, Till D. Lerch, Venkatesha Venkatesha, Gillian Heller, John O'Donnell, David J. Hunter
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14530
To compare (a) the change in radiological bony morphology between participants with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome who underwent arthroscopic hip surgery compared to physiotherapist-led non-surgical care and (b) the change in radiological bony morphology between participants with FAI syndrome who underwent arthroscopic hip surgery involving cam resection or acetabular rim trimming or combined cam resection and acetabular rim trimming.
Factors associated with social participation and community ambulation in people with osteoarthritis: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Sandra C. Webber, Ruth Barclay, Jacquie Ripat, Scott Nowicki, Robert Tate
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14520
Walking in the community allows participation in meaningful activities which positively influences self-rated health and quality of life. Our objective was to identify factors associated with social participation and community ambulation in a representative sample of Canadian adults with osteoarthritis (OA).
Successful treatment of rapid progressive interstitial lung disease in a case of anti-Zo antibody positive anti-synthetase syndrome
Yongxia Li, Gang Liu, Fengjiao Yu, Yu Jiang
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14471
Anti-synthetase syndrome (ASS) is a chronic multisystemic autoimmune disease characterized by detectable anti-aminoacyl-transfer-RNA antibodies. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) in anti-synthetase syndrome patients is often severe and rapidly progressive.
Reactive arthritis and subacute infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus gordonii infection: A case report
Li-Fang Yan, Jie Zhang, Zhen Zhang
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14481
Streptococcus gordonii (S. gordonii) belongs to the alpha-hemolytic Streptococcus group. It is a symbiotic bacterium found in the human oral mucosa which is present in large quantities on the surface of the teeth.
Amyloid A amyloidosis on medullary sponge kidney in a 28-year-old male with gout: A case report and literature review
Fatih Yilmaz, Mustafa Fuat Acikalin, Timucin Kasifoglu
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14489
Amyloidosis is a large group of diseases that occur through misfolding of extracellular proteins that accumulate in tissues and organs. Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide and starts with the crystallization of uric acid within the joints and soft tissues.
Ankylosing spondylitis with Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease: A case report with literature review
Man Li, Jhe-Yuan Hsu, Yong-Xin Xie, Yong-Lan Wu, James Cheng-Chung Wei
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14486
We present the case of a patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) along with Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease (KFD), possibly triggered by infection or autoimmunity. Both AS and KFD involved a similar immune pathway.
Ankylosing spondylitis occurring in a patient with Behçet disease after chronic brucellosis infection: A case report and review of the literature
Ebru Yilmaz
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14484
Behçet disease and ankylosing spondylitis are rarely seen together. This report presents a rare case of ankylosing spondylitis occurring in a patient with Behçet disease after chronic brucellosis infection.
Effect of metabolic syndrome and obesity on the progression of knee osteoarthritis
Chia-Ling Tsao, Yung-Heng Lee, Chen Dong, Cheng-Siu Chang, Kevin Sheng-Kai Ma
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14476
Epigenetic biomarkers of cold and heat syndromes of rheumatoid arthritis: Combining DNA hydroxymethylation and mRNA-sequencing
Nian Liu, Weitian Yan, Xianna Yang, Ling Zhang, Shaoqin Chen, Jing Zhang, Xingqiang Wang, Jiangyun Peng
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14480
Delayed COVID-19 rebound following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment in B-cell-depleted patients
Louisa Schminke, Martin Fleck
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14493
SAPHO syndrome can cause masseter muscle involvement
Haixu Jiang, Naigang Chen, Chen Li
doi : 10.1111/1756-185X.14513
