Association between sialoscintigraphy parameters and rheumatoid factor seropositivity in patients with suspected autoimmune glandular dysfunction. [PDF]
Clin Exp MedChuang MH, Wang YF, Chuang TL.
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart +5 more
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Additive Value of Rheumatoid Factor Isotypes in Sjögren's Syndrome Patients with Joint Complaints of Different Etiologies-Can Rheumatoid Factor IgA Serve as an Early, Poor Prognostic Biomarker Candidate? [PDF]
Int J Mol SciAradi Z +6 more
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Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa +3 more
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High rheumatoid factor does not diminish efficacy of TNF inhibitors in seropositive JIA. [PDF]
Pediatr Rheumatol Online JHügle B, Horneff G, Haas JP.
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Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet +11 more
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Rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein IgA antibodies in the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
J Transl AutoimmunSteffen U, Sieghart D, Steiner G.
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Rheumatoid factor isotypes in rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
RMD Open, 2023 Motta F +7 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKis) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of SSc. We aimed to assess the safety and explore effectiveness of JAKis compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the EUSTAR cohort was performed.
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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