Rheumatology News & Articles

1 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 23, 2012    Clinical Article

2 Clinical significance of monitoring serum adiponectin levels during intravenous pulse cyclophosphamide therapy in interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis Modern Rheumatology, May 23, 2012    Clinical Article

3 Changes in Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women Treated with Epidural Steroid Injections for Lower Back Pain Full Text Pain Physician, May 23, 2012    Clinical Article

4 Associations between PXK and TYK2 polymorphisms and systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis Inflammation Research, May 23, 2012    Evidence Based Medicine

5 Association between osteoporosis and urinary calculus: evidence from a population-based study Osteoporosis International, May 23, 2012

6 Serum osteoprotegerin concentration is associated with carotid atherosclerotic plaque in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Modern Rheumatology, May 23, 2012

7 Demographic and clinical features of gout patients in Turkey: a multicenter study Rheumatology International, May 23, 2012

8 Interleukin-6 receptor blockade induces limited repair of bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis: a micro CT study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012

9 An evidence-based recommendation for the inclusion of specific local intrinsic factors in the study of knee osteoarthritis The Knee, May 23, 2012    Evidence Based Medicine

10 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 23, 2012

11 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 23, 2012

12 Role of helicobacter pylori infection in autoimmune diseases Current Opinion in Rheumatology, May 23, 2012

13 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

14 Feasibility, Safety and Cement Leakage in Vertebroplasty of Osteoporotic and Malignant Compression Fractures Using Ultra-Viscous Cement and Hydraulic Delivery System Full Text Pain Physician, May 23, 2012

15 Histopathological correlation supports the use of x-rays in the diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 23, 2012

16 MRI of Aseptic Lymphocytic Vasculitis–Associated Lesions in Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements American Journal of Roentgenology, May 23, 2012

17 Altered Bone Biology in Psoriatic Arthritis Current Rheumatology Reports, May 23, 2012

18 Responses to Exercise Differ for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients with Fibromyalgia Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 23, 2012

19 People getting a grip on arthritis: A knowledge transfer strategy to empower patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Health Education Journal, May 23, 2012

20 Leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A window to systemic Churg Strauss syndrome Full Text Indian Journal of Dermatology, May 23, 2012

1 Starting dose is a risk factor for allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome: A proposed safe starting dose of allopurinol Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 16, 2012

2 Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety between denosumab and alendronate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a meta-analysis International Journal of Clinical Practice, April 5, 2012    Evidence Based Medicine

3 A phase IIb dose-ranging study of the oral JAK inhibitor tofacitinib (CP-690,550) versus placebo in combination with background methotrexate in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis and an inadequate response to methotrexate alone Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 24, 2012

4 The Role of Antidepressants in the Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis CNS Drugs, April 4, 2012    Evidence Based Medicine

5 Effects of Double Filtration Plasmapheresis, Leflunomide, and Methotrexate on Inflammatory Changes Found Through Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Journal of Rheumatology, April 19, 2012

6 Conventional combination treatment versus biological treatment in methotrexate-refractory early rheumatoid arthritis: 2 year follow-up of the randomised, non-blinded, parallel-group Swefot trial The Lancet - Early Online Publication, April 16, 2012

7 A Prospective Observational Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment in Progressive Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis of Recent Onset Journal of Rheumatology, April 5, 2012

8 A randomized comparative effectiveness study of oral triple therapy versus etanercept plus methotrexate in early, aggressive rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 30, 2012

9 Predicting future response to certolizumab pegol in rheumatoid arthritis patients: Features at 12 weeks associated with low disease activity at 1 year Arthritis Care and Research , April 18, 2012

10 Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Measures: American College of Rheumatology Recommendations for Use in Clinical Practice Arthritis Care and Research , April 6, 2012

11 Clinical utility of risedronate in postmenopausal osteoporosis: patient considerations with delayed-release formulation International Journal of Women's Health, April 13, 2012    Free full text

12 Indirect Treatment Comparison of Abatacept with Methotrexate Versus Other Biologic Agents for Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Methotrexate Therapy in the United Kingdom Journal of Rheumatology, April 23, 2012

13 Long-term outcome of early neuropsychiatric events due to active disease in systemic lupus erythematosus Arthritis Care and Research , April 9, 2012

14 A Single Dose of Indomethacin Does Not Prolong Premotor Reaction Time in Young, Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Study Rheumatism, April 13, 2012

15 Bone mineral density in asthmatic patients on inhaled corticosteroids in a developing country Annals of Thoracic Medicine, April 3, 2012    Free full text

16 Golimumab, a human TNF-alpha antibody, administered every 4 weeks as a subcutaneous injection in psoriatic arthritis: Clinical efficacy, radiographic, and safety findings through 1year of the randomized, placebo-controlled, GO-REVEAL study Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 23, 2012

17 Low-dose prednisone inclusion in a methotrexate-based, tight control strategy for early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized trial Annals of Internal Medicine, March 15, 2012

18 Efficacy and safety of rituximab in patients with active proliferative lupus nephritis: The Lupus Nephritis Assessment with Rituximab study Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 30, 2012

19 The efficacy and safety of febuxostat for urate lowering in gout patients [greater than or equal to]65 years of age BMC Geriatrics, March 27, 2012    Free full text

20 Golimumab in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis who have previous experience with tumour necrosis factor inhibitors: results of a long-term extension of the randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled GO-AFTER study through week 160 Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 11, 2012