Effect of atorvastatin on muscle tissues of dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome patients with dyslipidemia
ConclusionAtorvastatin did not promote significant changes in the expression of genes related to mitochondrial, oxidative, insulin, lipid, and fibrogenic pathways in the muscle tissues of DM and ASS patients with dyslipidemia. Atorvastatin did not also promote histological and histochemical changes in muscle tissues. Our results reinforce the safety of the administration of atorvastatin to treat dyslipidemia in patients with DM and ASS. (Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 7, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Isabela Bruna Pires Borges, Sueli Mieko Oba ‐Shinjo, Antonio Marcondes Lerario, Suely Kazue Nagahashi Marie, Samuel Katsuyuki Shinjo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A warning before the storm: Spontaneous dissection of coronary artery and abdominal aorta in a patient with recurrent miscarriages
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 7, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Saitip Sangkamanovet, Supawee Saengboon, Parivat Thitiarayavich, Kanon Jatuworapruk Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Fibromyalgia and risk of all ‐cause, specific mortality: A meta‐analysis of observational studies
ConclusionsOur research did not discover any proof indicating a link between fibromyalgia or widespread pain and all-cause mortality. However, it is worth noting that there may be a potential correlation between individuals with fibromyalgia or widespread pain and a higher likelihood of suicide. As we had a limited number of participants in our study, further research is necessary to thoroughly investigate the relationship between these factors. (Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 6, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hongli Wang, Xuanlin Li, Xueyan Wang, Min Chen, Chengping Wen, Zhixing He, Lin Huang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The complex nexus of alcohol consumption and rheumatoid arthritis: Unraveling insights for disease management
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 6, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chien ‐Yu Lin, Yung‐Heng Lee, Hsuan Chang, An‐Ping Huo Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Industry ‐sponsored meal payments are associated with prescriptions and Medicare expenditures on brand‐name colchicine in the United States
ConclusionThis study reveals that receipt of meal payments from manufacturers of brand-name colchicine was significantly associated with an increased rate of prescriptions for these brand-name drugs, leading to higher Medicare expenditures in the United States. (Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 4, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Anju Murayama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The association of disease activity with depression and sleep quality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Hong Kong
The association of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity with depression and sleep quality. AbstractPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often experience depression and poor sleep. Depression and poor sleep may, in turn, worsen RA disease activity. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between RA disease activity as measured using the Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS28-ESR), depression measured using the Beck's Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and sleep quality measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Anxiety was measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety ...
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 4, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Shuk Yi Lucia Chau, Moon Ho Alexander Leung, Wai Kwong Tang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Association between glucocorticoid discontinuation and the incidence of infection in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A retrospective cohort study
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 3, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Shih ‐Wei Huang, Wen‐Bin Yeh, Wei‐Kai Lee, Renin Chang Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

From concept to reality: CAR ‐T therapy as a glimmer of hope for systemic lupus erythematosus patients
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chia ‐Jen Lin, Yung‐Heng Lee, Po‐Cheng Shih, James Cheng‐Chung Wei Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of pharmacological treatments for axial spondyloarthritis
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chen Dong, J ürgen Braun, Kevin Sheng‐Kai Ma Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

West meets East in genetics of ankylosing spondylitis
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jing ‐Xing Li, Xin Wu, Yung‐Heng Lee, Huji Xu Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Illuminating the connection: Unearthing the mechanisms linking COVID ‐19 and rheumatoid arthritis
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chi ‐Hsiang Feng, Pei‐Cheng Kuo, Po‐Cheng Shih, James Cheng‐Chung Wei Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Subclinical myositis in antisynthetase syndrome —Does it matter?
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Kei Ikeda, Reika Maezawa, Kazuhiro Kurasawa Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Artificial intelligence differentiates abdominal Henoch ‐Schönlein purpura from acute appendicitis in children
ConclusionThe AI-based machine learning model exhibits high prediction accuracy and can differentiate AHSP and AA from a data-driven perspective. (Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Dan Nie, Yishan Zhan, Kun Xu, Haibo Zou, Kehao Li, Leifeng Chen, Qiang Chen, Weiming Zheng, Xiaojie Peng, Mengjie Yu, Shouhua Zhang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

What is the role of risedronate in the primary and secondary prevention of fractures associated with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women? A Cochrane review summary with commentary
(Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - October 31, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sina Arman Tags: COCHRANE CORNER Source Type: research