Vitamin D, Immunoregulation, and Rheumatoid Arthritis Wen, Hongyan; Baker, Joshua F. Wen, Hongyan; Baker, Joshua F. Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 17(2):102-107, March 2011. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Hypoglycemia Induced by Hydroxychloroquine in a Patient Treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis Ünübol, Mustafa; Ayhan, Mediha; Guney, Engin Ünübol, Mustafa; Ayhan, Mediha; Guney, Engin Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 17(1):46-47, January 2011. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Increase Serum Adiponectin Levels in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Cansu, Bars; Cansu, Döndü U.; Kasifoglu, Timuçin; More Cansu, Bars; Cansu, Döndü U.; Kasifoglu, Timuçin; Gülbas, Zafer; Korkmaz, Cengiz Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 17(1):14-17, January 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Adiponectin levels increased with DMARD therapy of RA. This increase of this anti-inflammatory adipokine might contribute to an improved cardiovascular outcome. Buy
Observational Cross-Sectional Study Revealing Less Aggressive Treatment in Japanese Elderly Than Nonelderly Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Ogasawara, Michihiro; Tamura, Naoto; Onuma, Shin; More Ogasawara, Michihiro; Tamura, Naoto; Onuma, Shin; Kusaoi, Makio; Sekiya, Fumio; Matsudaira, Ran; Kempe, Kazuo; Yamaji, Ken; Takasaki, Yoshinari Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(8):370-374, December 2010. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
The Safety and Effectiveness of a Chloroform/Methanol Extract of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (T2) Plus Methotrexate in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Zhang, Wen; Shi, Qun; Zhao, Li-dan; More Zhang, Wen; Shi, Qun; Zhao, Li-dan; Li, Yang; Tang, Fu-lin; Zhang, Feng-chun; Zhang, Xuan Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(8):375-378, December 2010. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
The Prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Argentina: A Capture-Recapture Study in a City of Buenos Aires Province Scublinsky, Dario; Venarotti, Horacio; Citera, Gustavo; More Scublinsky, Dario; Venarotti, Horacio; Citera, Gustavo; Messina, Osvaldo D.; Scheines, Eduardo; Rillo, Oscar; Arturi, Alfredo; Hofman, Julio; Somma, Luis F.; Casado, Gustavo; Iannantuono, Rubén F.; Gonzalez, Claudio D. Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(7):317-321, October 2010. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Abatacept Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Setting of Hepatitis C Infection Mahajan, Tina Dewan; Hooker, Roderick; Maher, Lisa; More Mahajan, Tina Dewan; Hooker, Roderick; Maher, Lisa; Brown, Geri; Reimold, Andreas Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(7):332-334, October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This provides two case reports of the first use of this agent of patients with hepatitis C. There was benefit and no adverse effect on the liver. Buy
Oral Tuberculosis in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis After Long Treatment With Methotrexate and Adalimumab Barouta, Georgia; Karapetsa, Maria; Kostopoulou, Evanthia; More Barouta, Georgia; Karapetsa, Maria; Kostopoulou, Evanthia; Alexiou, Ioannis; Koukoulis, Georgios; Sakkas, Lazaros I. Less Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(7):330-331, October 2010. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Time to Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Factors Associated With Time to Treatment Initiation and Urgent Triage Assessment of General Practitioner Referrals Robinson, Philip C.; Taylor, William J. Robinson, Philip C.; Taylor, William J. Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(6):267-273, September 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A number of factors still greatly delay treatment initiation in this Rheumatology unit with no early arthritis clinic. Triaging by this group depends largely on referral letters from primary care. Buy
Neglected Spontaneous Rupture of the Achilles Tendon in Elderly Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Mikashima, Yoshinori; Kawamura, Koichiro; Miyawaki, Motoko; More Mikashima, Yoshinori; Kawamura, Koichiro; Miyawaki, Motoko; Murakoshi, Kaoru; Usami, Norio; Momohara, Shigeki Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(5):221-224, August 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Tendon ruptures occurred with minimal trauma and were often ignored as pain was attributed to the rheumatoid arthritis. Buy
Factors Associated With Disability in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Schneeberger, Emilce E.; Citera, Gustavo; Maldonado Cocco, José A.; More Schneeberger, Emilce E.; Citera, Gustavo; Maldonado Cocco, José A.; Salcedo, Mariana; Chiardola, Flavia; Rosemffet, Marcos G.; Marengo, María F.; Papasidero, Silvia; Chaparro del Moral, Rafael; Rillo, Oscar L.; Bellomio, Verónica; Lucero, Eleonora; Spindler, Alberto; Berman, Alberto; Duartes Noe, Damian; Barreira, Juan C.; Lázaro, María A.; Paira, Sergio O. Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(5):215-218, August 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Disease activity measured by DAS 28 and age were the main variables predicting the Health Assessment Questionnaire. In later disease, structural damage was also important. Buy
Adalimumab-Induced Acute Pneumonitis in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis Dascalu, Cosmin; Mrejen-Shakin, Karen; Bandagi, Sabiha Dascalu, Cosmin; Mrejen-Shakin, Karen; Bandagi, Sabiha Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(4):172-174, June 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis C developed lung disease during therapy with adalimumab, improved on withdrawal, and again flared with reinstitution. Buy
A Case of Tuberculous Peritonitis in the United States in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Adalimumab Szeto, Tedmond; Peterson, John; Silva, Fernando Szeto, Tedmond; Peterson, John; Silva, Fernando Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(3):135-137, April 2010. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Subacute Thyroiditis Presenting as Fever of Unknown Origin in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Etanercept Treatment Vassilopoulos, Dimitrios; Sialevris, Konstantinos; Malahtari, Sophia; More Vassilopoulos, Dimitrios; Sialevris, Konstantinos; Malahtari, Sophia; Deutsch, Melanie; Manolakopoulos, Spilios; Archimandritis, Athanasios J. Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(2):88-89, March 2010. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Cetuximab in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Sullivan, Timothy; Benjamin, Carolina G.; Kempf, Phillip W.; More Sullivan, Timothy; Benjamin, Carolina G.; Kempf, Phillip W.; Deeken, John F. Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(1):32-33, January 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This monoclonal antibody to epidermal growth factor receptor given to treat squamous cell cancer of the tongue maintained a remission in the patient’s rheumatoid arthritis over 22 weeks. Buy
Anti-TNF-α Agents Are Less Effective for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Current Smokers Abhishek, A; Butt, S; Gadsby, K; More Abhishek, A; Butt, S; Gadsby, K; Zhang, W; Deighton, C M. Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(1):15-18, January 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This retrospective analysis adds some support to observations that current smokers are more likely to have a poor response to anti-TNF therapies. Buy
An Atypical Presentation of Visceral Leishmaniasis Infection in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Infliximab Kritikos, Konstantinos; Haritatos, Evangelos; Tsigkos, Stelios; More Kritikos, Konstantinos; Haritatos, Evangelos; Tsigkos, Stelios; Gounari, Panagiota; Skrapari, Ioanna; Gounaris, Theodore; Sioula, Evangelia Less JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 16(1):38-39, January 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This 77-year-old woman presented with 6 month’s duration fever and neutropenia but no hepatomegaly or splenomegaly. Buy
