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Predictive value of myositis antibodies: role of semiquantitative classification and positivity for more than one autoantibody

RMD Open
Objectives We assessed the positive predictive value (PPV) of 17 myositis antibodies for having a diagnosis of myositis and other myositis-spectrum conditions (interstitial lung disease (ILD), connective tissue diseases (CTD), malignancy) and evaluated ...
Anne M Kerola, Arno Hänninen, Annukka Pietikäinen, Julia Barantseva, Annaleena Pajander   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Myositis in Germany: epidemiological insights over 15 years from 2005 to 2019

Neurological Research and Practice, 2022
Background The medical care of patients with myositis is a great challenge in clinical practice. This is due to the rarity of these disease, the complexity of diagnosis and management as well as the lack of systematic analyses.
Marc Pawlitzki, Laura Acar, Lars Masanneck, Alice Willison, Liesa Regner-Nelke, Christopher Nelke, Helmut L’hoest, Ursula Marschall, Jens Schmidt, Sven G. Meuth, Tobias Ruck   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Case Report on Parvovirus B19 Associated Myositis

Case Reports in Rheumatology, 2012
Introduction. Whilst there are reports of viral myopathies affecting children and the immunocompromised, infective myositis is a relatively rare inflammatory myopathy in adults.
Nathan D. Oliver, Auleen Millar, Adrian Pendleton   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Facilitating Expedited Drug Approval—the Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Trials for Pediatric Rheumatic Disease

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Pamela F. Weiss, Hermine I. Brunner
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Elevated Platelets and C‐Reactive Protein With Severe Disease and Poor Survival in Systemic Sclerosis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee, Shufeng Li, Srijana Davuluri, Jennifer Lee, Lorinda Chung   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of urinary and bowel incontinence among individuals with myositis: A cross-sectional study

Continence
Background:: No evidenced link exists between myositis and incontinence, however myositis patients identify incontinence as an issue. This research was initiated in response to advocacy by consumers to investigate this topic.
G. Simkovics, I. Cooper, K. Beer, K. Maclaurin, K. Hird, M. Needham   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quadriceps Myositis.

Internal Medicine, 1992
A young woman with slowly progressive muscular weakness and atrophy localized in both thighs is reported. Laboratory, electromyographic and histological findings suggested that the patient suffered from chronic myositis with a background of autoimmune disorder. Quadriceps myositis is a rare condition.
KONAGAYA, Yoko, KONAGAYA, Masaaki, MANO, Yukio   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Impact of Six‐Month Monitoring Compared to Three‐Month Monitoring of Laboratories During Methotrexate Therapy

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective To evaluate whether extending the American College of Rheumatology–recommended monitoring interval for complete blood count and liver function tests in patients receiving methotrexate (MTX) affects timely detection of medication‐related toxicity.
Spencer Simko, Ray Zhang, Sohini Mukherjee, Puneet Bajaj, Bonnie L. Bermas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source