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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

Alanine aminopeptidase, γ-glutamyl transferase and β2-microglobulin as diagnostic markers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]

Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2008
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the values of alanine aminopeptidase (AAP), γ-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT), and β2-Microglobulin in urine (β2-M), in untreated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to define the effect of untreated rheumatoid arthritis
Spasovski Dejan, Gruev Todor, Marina Nada, Calovski Jordan, Rajčevska Ljubinka, Perčinkova Snežana, Kafeđiska Irena, Cakalaroski Kočo, Slaninka-Micevska Maja   +8 more
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Caregiver Perspectives on the Burden of Disease and Treatment in Uncontrolled Gout

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Uncontrolled gout (UG) refers to persistently elevated serum urate (SU) levels >6 mg/dL and ongoing gout symptoms despite use of urate‐lowering therapy (ULT). The objective of this study was to evaluate the burden associated with informal caregiving for individuals with UG.
Angelo Gaffo, Bhavisha Desai, Abiola Oladapo, Nana Kragh, Rebekah Zincavage, Brad Padilla, Naomi Schlesinger   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Employment Trajectories of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Factors Driving Transitions Between States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo, Zahi Touma, Laura Whittall Garcia, Dafna D. Gladman, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Subcutaneous Nodules

, 1999
Rheumatoid nodules occur more commonly in rheumatoid factor positive children with advanced ...

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IgA rheumatoid factor in primary Sjogren's syndrome

, 2009
To assess the serum level of immunoglobulin A rheumatoid factor (IgA-RF) in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) and study the association with immunological and clinical ...
Mellbye, O J, Haga, H-J, Peen, E
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Optimizing Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels and Long‐Term Hydroxychloroquine Intake Could Lower Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevent Polypharmacy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is the cornerstone of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) management with benefits extending beyond SLE control, including protection against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although HCQ blood levels reflect recent exposure and long‐term intake reflects medication adherence, the impact of longitudinal ...
Shivani Garg, Murray Urowitz, Charlie Dentz, Niriti Adhikari, Fauzia Hollnagel, Nathalie Costedoat‐Chalumeau   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical misdiagnosis of Morton's Neuroma: a case of early rheumatoid arthritis

, 2003
A fit and apparently healthy male patient presents with symptoms and clinical signs consistent with a Morton's neuroma. Following excisional surgery, histopathology confirms the lesion as a rheumatoid nodule; this proves to be the presenting feature of ...
Robinson, C.J., Otter, S.J., Bowen, C.J.
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Factors Associated With Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Among People Meeting Criteria: Results From UK Biobank

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) is challenging due to the absence of definitive biomarkers, numerous overlapping comorbidities, and its reliance on patient‐reported symptoms. Discrepancies between diagnostic criteria and clinical practice imply the possibility of diagnostic biases, complicating timely and accurate identification.
Sung‐A Kim, Gary J. Macfarlane, Marcus J. Beasley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Longitudinal rheumatoid factor autoantibody responses after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination or infection

Frontiers in Immunology
BackgroundRheumatoid factors (RFs) are autoantibodies that target the Fc region of IgG, and are found in patients with rheumatic diseases as well as in the healthy population.
Sofie Keijzer, Sofie Keijzer, Nienke Oskam, Nienke Oskam, Pleuni Ooijevaar-de Heer, Pleuni Ooijevaar-de Heer, Maurice Steenhuis, Maurice Steenhuis, Jim B.D. Keijser, Jim B.D. Keijser, Luuk Wieske, Koos P.J. van Dam, Eileen W. Stalman, Laura Y.L. Kummer, Laura Y.L. Kummer, Laura Y.L. Kummer, Laura Boekel, Taco W. Kuijpers, Anja ten Brinke, Anja ten Brinke, S. Marieke van Ham, S. Marieke van Ham, S. Marieke van Ham, Filip Eftimov, Sander W. Tas, Sander W. Tas, Gerrit J. Wolbink, Theo Rispens, Theo Rispens   +28 more
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