Comparison of early versus late onset familial Mediterranean fever
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, EarlyView. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Clinical and economic implications of upper gastrointestinal adverse events in Asian rheumatological patients on long ‐term non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, EarlyView. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with tibial bone pain and tenderness. A possible contributive role
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, EarlyView. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of asymptomatic vertebral fractures in inflammatory myositis
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 725-731, March 2018. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

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International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, Ahead of Print. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

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International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 725-731, March 2018. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with tibial bone pain and tenderness. A possible contributive role
ConclusionThese findings indicate a possible contributive role for serum 25‐OHD deficiency in the development of pain and tenderness over the tibial bone. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mansour Babaei, Mehdi Esmaeili Jadidi, Behzad Heidari, Hemmat Gholinia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Opportunistic infections in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
ConclusionsThe prevalence of OI was 6.4% in our myositis cohort, higher than the rest of the inpatients of our hospital (1.7%; P < 0.01). High‐dose glucocorticoids at disease onset and severe immunosuppression are the main factors implicated. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ada Redondo ‐Benito, Adrian Curran, Ana Villar‐Gomez, Ernesto Trallero‐Araguas, Andreu Fernández‐Codina, Iago Pinal‐Fernandez, Jose Ángel Rodrigo‐Pendás, Albert Selva‐O'Callaghan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical and economic implications of upper gastrointestinal adverse events in Asian rheumatological patients on long ‐term non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs
ConclusionThe economic burden of GI adverse events due to long‐term NSAIDs use in Malaysian patients with chronic rheumatic diseases is modest. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lydia Say Lee Pok, Fatiha Hana Shabaruddin, Maznah Dahlui, Sargunan Sockalingam, Mohd Shahrir Mohamed Said, Azmillah Rosman, Ing Soo Lau, Liza Mohd Isa, Heselynn Hussein, Chin Teck Ng, Sanjiv Mahadeva Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of asymptomatic vertebral fractures in inflammatory myositis
ConclusionPatients with inflammatory myositis have high prevalence of asymptomatic vertebral fractures. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Latika Gupta, Able Lawrence, Sukesh Edavalath, Ramnath Misra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of early versus late onset familial Mediterranean fever
ConclusionPatients with FMF whose symptoms start before 20 years of age seem to have severe symptoms and M694V mutation may be responsible for the early expression of the disease. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Nazife Sule Yasar Bilge, Ismail Sari, Dilek Solmaz, Soner Senel, Hakan Emmungil, Levent Kilic, Sibel Yilmaz Oner, Fatih Yildiz, Sedat Yilmaz, Duygu Ersozlu Bozkirli, Muge Aydin Tufan, Sema Yilmaz, Veli Yazisiz, Yavuz Pehlivan, Cemal Bes, Gozde Yildirim Ce Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

MEFV gene testing may guide physicians for early diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever
ConclusionsMEFV gene assessment, unlike other diagnostic procedures, might support physicians in the early diagnosis of FMF. Especially in atypical cases, MEFV gene assessment might be considered for diagnosis of FMF. (Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mehmet E. Tezcan, Mehmet Avci, Ridvan Mercan, Mehmet Aliustaoglu, Mehmet Sargin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research