Nursing - Ortho/Rheum News & Articles

1 Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis: An in-depth look at diagnosis and treatment Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, May 23, 2012

2 Peripheral manifestations in spondyloarthritis: relevance for diagnosis, classification and follow-up Current Opinion in Rheumatology, May 23, 2012

3 Role of ultrasound in the diagnostic work-up of spondyloarthritis Current Opinion in Rheumatology, May 23, 2012    Clinical Article

4 Limited effect of anti-rheumatic treatment on 15-prostaglandin dehydrogenase in rheumatoid arthritis synovial tissue Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 23, 2012

5 High-density lipoprotein cholesterol subfractions HDL2 and HDL3 are reduced in women with rheumatoid arthritis and may augment the cardiovascular risk of women with RA: a cross-sectional study Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 23, 2012

6 Treatment and ergonomics training of work-related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses Journal of Clinical Nursing, May 23, 2012

7 Canakinumab for acute gouty arthritis in patients with limited treatment options: results from two randomised, multicentre, active-controlled, double-blind trials and their initial extensions Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012    Clinical Article

8 Childhood socioeconomic factors and perinatal characteristics influence development of rheumatoid arthritis in adulthood Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012

9 Adalimumab: long-term safety in 23 458 patients from global clinical trials in rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis and Crohns disease Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012    Clinical Article

10 Associations between serum levels of inflammatory markers and change in knee pain over 5 years in older adults: a prospective cohort study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012

11 Meniscus pathology, osteoarthritis and the treatment controversy Nature Reviews Rheumatology , May 23, 2012

12 Serum osteoprotegerin concentration is associated with carotid atherosclerotic plaque in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Modern Rheumatology, May 22, 2012

13 Demographic and clinical features of gout patients in Turkey: a multicenter study Rheumatology International, May 22, 2012

14 Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Large Cohort Observation Study and Literature Review Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, May 22, 2012

15 Exercise Training to Prevent Anterior Knee Pain in Military Recruits Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, May 22, 2012

16 Effect of leisure time physical activity on severe knee or hip osteoarthritis leading to total joint replacement: a population-based prospective cohort study Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 22, 2012

17 Interleukin-6 receptor blockade induces limited repair of bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis: a micro CT study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 22, 2012

18 Effects of belimumab, a B lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor, on disease activity across multiple organ domains in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: combined results from two phase III trials Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 22, 2012    Clinical Article

19 Histopathological correlation supports the use of x-rays in the diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 22, 2012

20 People getting a grip on arthritis: A knowledge transfer strategy to empower patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Health Education Journal, May 22, 2012

1 Occupational Risk Factors for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a Nationwide Study Based on Hospitalizations in Sweden Journal of Rheumatology, March 2, 2012

2 The Concept of Incomplete Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Comparison of Incomplete Fibromyalgia Syndrome With Fibromyalgia Syndrome by 1990 ACR Classification Criteria and Its Implications for Newer Criteria and Clinical Practice Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (JCR), February 27, 2012

3 Implementation of a Guideline for Low Back Pain Management in Primary Care: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Spine, April 16, 2012

4 Assessment of peripheral blood CD4+ adenosine triphosphate activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Modern Rheumatology, March 5, 2012

5 Challenges in Evaluating an Arthritis Self-management Program for People with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis in Real-world Clinical Settings Journal of Rheumatology, March 5, 2012

6 Prevalence of low back pain and associated occupational factors among Chinese coal miners BMC Public Health, March 9, 2012    Free full text

7 Current Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, February 29, 2012

8 Changes in synovial fluid biochemical markers following arthroscopic surgery in patients with knee osteoarthritis Rheumatology International, March 27, 2012

9 Efficacy, safety and mechanism of action of modified-release prednisone in rheumatoid arthritis Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, March 23, 2012

10 Sexual Health in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Experiences, Needs and Communication with Health Care Professionals Musculoskeletal Care, March 23, 2012

11 Update of the literature review on treatment with biologics as a basis for the first update of the ASAS/EULAR management recommendations of ankylosing spondylitis Rheumatology, March 23, 2012

12 Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis Musculoskeletal Care, April 20, 2012

13 Physical Therapists Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of a Dutch Survey Musculoskeletal Care, April 12, 2012

14 Non-invasive electromagnetic field therapy produces rapid and substantial pain reduction in early knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind pilot study Rheumatology International, April 4, 2012

15 Increased prevalence of simple renal cysts in patients with gout Rheumatology International, April 4, 2012

16 Living With Gout in New Zealand: An Exploratory Study Into Peoples Knowledge About the Disease and Its Treatment Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (JCR), April 4, 2012

17 Identification of Oral Bacterial DNA in Synovial Fluid of Patients With Arthritis With Native and Failed Prosthetic Joints Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (JCR), April 12, 2012

18 Low-Dose Prednisone Inclusion in a Methotrexate-Based, Tight Control Strategy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis A Randomized Trial Annals of Internal Medicine, March 22, 2012

19 Gout as a systemic disease : Manifestations, complications and comorbidities of hyperuricaemia Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie, April 9, 2012

20 Mixed connective tissue disease: An overview of clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology, March 16, 2012