To investigate a potential shared susceptibility between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) by estimation of the risk of ACS among full siblings of patients with RA. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Families, Systems, & Health (May 6, 2019). DOI:10.1037/fsh0000416
Introduction: Although behavioral health treatment can improve distress and pain functioning for patients with chronic pain, few who are referred by their primary care physician will see a behavioral health specialist. Given the benefits of integrating behavioral health into primary care, this may be an avenue for delivering a psychological intervention for chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to optimize a psychological intervention for patients with chronic pain to be delivered in primary care, utilizing the perspectives of providers and patients.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Conclusions Running promotes onset and chronicity of arthritis by local upregulation of complement activators and hampering regulatory T cell feedback loops. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
nurse-led telephone advice line (TAL) services have been endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and provide patients and their carers with expert advice and self-management strategies. Identified helpline shortfalls in one rheumatology TAL included a high number of inappropriate calls, calls not recorded in patients' records, and no formal process for assigning calls to nurses. Using RCN guidelines, the service was redesigned by specialist rheumatology nurses to address these issues. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Conclusions The all-cause and cause-specific SMR significantly decreased over time, likely reflecting the advances in the management of SLE and certain comorbidities. The all-cause and cause-specific SMR was particularly high for younger patients (<40 years old). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Objectives The aorta inhibits paravertebral ossification in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. We investigated if syndesmophytes in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) occurred less often at the vertebral rim near the aorta. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Patients using an anti-TNF monoclonal antibody, with shorter disease duration and low or moderate baseline MBDA score are most likely to achieve prolonged disease control after TNFi discontinuation.
This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effect of the interaction between methotrexate and glucocorticoids on the risk of developing bacterial infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Our study indicates a high prevalence of RLS in patients with rheumatic diseases. Early detection and treatment of RLS in patients with rheumatic conditions could be beneficial in improving their overall health and quality of life. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Many patients with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) complicated by digital gangrene have poor outcomes and related research information is limited. Our aim is to identify the associated risk and prognostic factors in PAN patients with digital gangrene. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To compare the effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) plus exercise therapy (ET) vs low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) plus ET in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is higher in Asians than Caucasians, with higher frequency of renal and other major organ manifestations that carry a poorer prognosis. The current article is a supplement of systematic literature search (SLR) to the prevalence and treatment of non-renal manifestations of SLE in Asian patients. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To examine the frequency of, and risk factors for, disease flare following COVID-19 vaccination in patients with systemic rheumatic disease (SRD). To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of MetS on CVD and cumulative organ damage in a multi-center, large cohort of patients with Takayasu arteritis (TAK). To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To analyze the clinical patterns of new-onset inflammatory arthritis after COVID-19 vaccination among patients without pre-existing rheumatic or autoimmune diseases. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article aims to evaluate the risk of all-cause, specific mortality among patients with fibromyalgia, which is a controversial topic. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The present study aims to measure the effect of the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) on the disease activity scores (DAS28) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to explore the applicability of SCT in and possible approaches to improving symptom appraisal and help-seeking of patients with ARDs, one of the key barriers to earlier diagnosis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The objective of this study is to summarize the available evidence, through meta-analysis, on the pain relief, quality of life, sleep improvement, and emotion regulation of fibromyalgia syndrome in traditional Chinese exercise, including Taichi. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.