Symmetric polyarthralgias and cutaneous papulonodules in a 56 year ‐old woman
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 17, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sean B. Singer, Cristina Thomas, Cecilia Lezcano, Mark Robbins, Amparo Gordian, Sarita Nori, Scott R. Granter, Joseph F. Merola, John T. O'Malley Tags: Clinicopathologic Conference Source Type: research
Effects of a DASH Diet Intervention on Serum Uric Acid in African Americans with Hypertension
ConclusionsOverall, partial replacement of diet with DASH foods did not lower SUA compared with control. However, there was a significant trend toward greater SUA reduction among those with higher baseline SUA. Furthermore, changes in SUA were associated with known correlates, suggesting heterogeneity of effects in treatment and control arms. Future pragmatic studies of the DASH diet to lower SUA should optimize replacement strategies and enroll people with hyperuricemia or gout.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 17, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Stephen P Juraschek, Karen White, Olive Tang, Hsin ‐Chieh Yeh, Lisa A Cooper, Edgar R Miller Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Adipose Tissue Macrophages in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prevalence, Disease ‐Related Indicators, and Associations With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
ConclusionsATMs and crown‐like structures were more abundant in RA patients and were associated with systemic inflammation, autoimmunity, and whole‐body insulin resistance, suggesting possible contributions to the RA disease process. Lower levels of ATMs and crown‐like structures associated with specific RA treatments suggest that adipose tissue inflammation may be ameliorated by immunomodulation. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jon T. Giles, Antony W. Ferrante, Rachel Broderick, Afshin Zartoshti, Janine Rose, Kendall Downer, Hui ‐Zhu Zhang, Robert J. Winchester Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Rash, Fever, and Pulmonary Hypertension in a 6 ‐Year‐Old Female
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: David Buchbinder, Gina A. Montealegre Sanchez, Raphaela Goldbach ‐Mansky, Hermine Brunner, Andrew I. Shulman Tags: Clinicopathologic Conference Source Type: research
Impact of Radiation Therapy on Scleroderma and Cancer Outcomes in Scleroderma Patients with Breast Cancer
ConclusionThese data suggest that radiation injury causing local tissue fibrosis is not inevitable in SSc patients with breast cancer, occurring in ~50% of cases without evidence of lung or generalized skin disease flare. Therefore, the use of RT for breast cancer is considered an option based on the informed patient's preference.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Dhaval J. Shah, Ram Hirpara, Corrie L. Poelman, Adrianne Woods, Laura K. Hummers, Fredrick M. Wigley, Jean L. Wright, Arti Parekh, Virginia D. Steen, Robyn T. Domsic, Ami A. Shah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Geriatric Assessment of Physical and Cognitive Functioning in a Diverse Cohort of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Pilot Study
ConclusionOur results suggest high prevalence of impairment across multiple domains of function in SLE patients of all ages, similar to or exceeding the prevalence seen in much older geriatric populations. Further research into the added value of geriatric assessment in routine care for SLE is warranted.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Laura Plantinga, Benjamin D. Tift, Charmayne Dunlop ‐Thomas, S. Sam Lim, C. Barrett Bowling, Cristina Drenkard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a web ‐based personalized rheumatoid arthritis risk tool with or without a health educator for knowledge of RA risk factors
ConclusionDespite being both familiar with RA and at increased risk, FDRs had low knowledge about RA risk factors. A web‐based personalized RA education tool successfully increased RA risk factor knowledge.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Maria G. Prado, Maura D. Iversen, Zhi Yu, Rachel Miller Kroouze, Nellie A. Triedman, Sarah S. Kalia, Bing Lu, Robert C. Green, Elizabeth W. Karlson, Jeffrey A. Sparks Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cerebrovascular Events in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ConclusionCerVEs, the fourth most frequent NP event in SLE, are usually attributable to lupus. In contrast to good physician reported outcomes, patients report a sustained reduction in health‐related quality of life following CerVEs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: John G. Hanly, Qiuju Li, Li Su, Murray B. Urowitz, Caroline Gordon, Sang ‐Cheol Bae, Juanita Romero‐Diaz, Jorge Sanchez‐Guerrero, Sasha Bernatsky, Ann E. Clarke, Daniel J Wallace, David A. Isenberg, Anisur Rahman, Joan T. Merrill, Paul Fortin, Dafna Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Benefits and Sustainability of a Learning Collaborative for Implementation of Treat to Target in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of the TRACTION Trial Phase II
ConclusionsImprovement in TTT remained relatively stable over a post‐intervention period.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniel H. Solomon, Bing Lu, Zhi Yu, Cassandra Corrigan, Leslie R. Harrold, Josef S. Smolen, Liana Fraenkel, Jeffrey N. Katz, Elena Losina Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Changes in Pain Sensitization after Bariatric Surgery
ConclusionsPersons who underwent bariatric surgery experienced an improvement in pain sensitization, reflected by improvements in PPT. This improvement was not only at the patella, but also at the wrist, suggesting that central sensitization improved after bariatric surgery.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Joshua J Stefanik, David T Felson, Caroline M. Apovian, Jingbo Niu, M Margaret Clancy, Michael P LaValley, Tuhina Neogi Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Natural History and Predictors of Progression to Sj ögren's Syndrome Among Participants of the Sjögren's International Collaborative Clinical Alliance Registry
ConclusionWhile there was stability over a 2–3‐year period of both individual phenotypic features of SS and of SS status, hypergammaglobulinemia and hypocomplementemia at study entry were predictive of progression to SS. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 3, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Caroline H. Shiboski, Alan N. Baer, Stephen C. Shiboski, Mi Lam, Stephen Challacombe, Hector E. Lanfranchi, Morten Schi ødt, Penelope Shirlaw, Muthiah Srinivasan, Hisanori Umehara, Frederick B. Vivino, Esen Akpek, Vatinee Bunya, Cristina F. Vollenweider, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Education Preferences of People With Gout: Exploring Differences Between Indigenous and Nonindigenous Peoples from Rural and Urban Locations
ConclusionMāori and NZEuropean individuals with gout report different understandings and education preferences around personal triggers of gout, treatment options, and ways of receiving information about gout. Further research is required to develop ethnicity‐specific gout education resources internationally. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 3, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Gareth J. Treharne, Aimee C. Richardson, Tia Neha, Niamh Fanning, Ronald Janes, Ben Hudson, Andrea Judd, Suzanne Pitama, Lisa K. Stamp Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Disparities in total knee replacement: Population losses in quality ‐adjusted life years due to differential offer, acceptance, and complication rates for Black Americans
ConclusionBlack Americans lose 72,000 QALYs due to disparities in TKR offer and complication rates. Programs to decrease disparities in TKR use are urgently needed.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hannah M. Kerman, Savannah R. Smith, Karen C. Smith, Jamie E. Collins, Lisa G. Suter, Jeffrey N. Katz, Elena Losina Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Improving Mortality in End ‐Stage Renal Disease due to Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis from 1995 to 2014
ConclusionIn this study of nearly all patients who developed ESRD due to GPA in the US over two decades, we found significant improvements in mortality among GPA‐ESRD patients. Cause‐specific death due to CVD and infections each declined significantly during the study period. These findings are encouraging and likely reflect improved management of both GPA and ESRD.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Zachary S. Wallace, Yuqing Zhang, Na Lu, John H. Stone, Hyon K. Choi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Influence of Explanatory Images on Risk Perceptions and Treatment Preference
ConclusionAdding explanatory images to IAs increases the likelihood to take a medication in patients with low numeracy and a non‐compensatory gist risk appraisal. Explanatory images may be a feasible approach to improve willingness to try medication among subjects who are especially risk averse and believe that any risk is unacceptable. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Raluca Cozmuta, Evan Wilhelms, Diana Cornell, Julia Nolte, Valerie Reyna, Liana Fraenkel Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
