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{"title":"An Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Calcium Crystal Disease.","authors":"Rachael Flood, John Stack, Geraldine McCarthy","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01106-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11926-023-01106-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This article aims to review the challenges to diagnosis and management of calcium crystal deposition diseases and evaluate the literature published over the past 3 years.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The awaited development of classification criteria is an essential step in the progression of calcium crystal deposition disease clinical research. There have been recent improvements in the accuracy of imaging for the diagnosis of crystal deposition diseases with published definitions of characteristic features. Factors associated with acute flares of disease have been identified and an association with increased cardiovascular risk has been demonstrated. Targeted treatment options for calcium crystal diseases remain elusive. However, there have been advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of disease revealing potential targets for future drug development. Calcium-crystal deposition diseases are increasing in incidence and prevalence as populations age and continue to associate with a high burden of disability. Despite this, calcium crystal deposition disease remains under-studied with a paucity of evidence-based treatment guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10353954/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10249793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Syndesmophyte Growth in Ankylosing Spondylitis: from Laboratory to Bedside.","authors":"Michael M Ward,&nbsp;Sovira Tan","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01104-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-023-01104-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This study aims to review recent studies on risk factors for syndesmophyte growth in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and on treatment effects.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>New genetic studies, including a genome-wide association study, provided only limited evidence of specific genetic associations with radiographic severity. Measures of inflammation, including vertebral osteitis and C-reactive protein level, were strongly associated with radiographic progression, while studies of adipokines had mixed results. Mesenchymal stem cells from HLA-B27 positive AS patients were found to promote vertebral ossification via a pathway of B27 misfolding, retinoic acid receptor-β activation, and increased bone alkaline phosphatase. Low vertebral trabecular bone density is associated with syndesmophyte growth, with reciprocal effects when bridged. Several observational studies suggested radiographic severity was reduced by treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, particularly when longer than 2 years. Syndesmophyte development in AS is the result of a complex, incompletely understood, interplay of inflammatory and mechanical factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9891368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Has the COVID 19 Pandemic Impacted the Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain?","authors":"Mahdokht Parsirad, Samon Oomen-Lochtefeld, Brigette Suerig, Chenchen Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01103-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11926-023-01103-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain; however, the extent of its impact has not been established. We conducted a comprehensive review of the pandemic's impact on clinical outcomes and healthcare accessibility for osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), fibromyalgia (FM), lower back pain (LBP), and other musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain syndromes to better inform clinical decision-making.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>We examined 30 studies (n = 18,810) from 36 countries investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chronic musculoskeletal pain outcomes. The available evidence suggests that the pandemic significantly impacted pain levels, mental health, quality of life and healthcare accessibility in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Of 30 studies, 25 (83%) reported symptom worsening, and 20 (67%) reported reduced healthcare accessibility. Patients were unable to access necessary care services during the pandemic, including orthopedic surgeries, medications, and complementary therapies, leading to worsened pain, psychological health, and quality of life. Across conditions, vulnerable patients reported high pain catastrophizing, psychological stress, and low physical activity related to social isolation. Notably, positive coping strategies, regular physical activity, and social support were associated with positive health outcomes. Most patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain had greatly affected pain severity, physical function, and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the pandemic significantly impacted treatment accessibility, preventing necessary therapies. These findings support further prioritization of chronic musculoskeletal pain patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10155143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9875419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to: Have Therapeutics Enhanced Our Knowledge of Axial Spondyloarthritis?","authors":"S R Harrison,&nbsp;H Marzo-Ortega","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01101-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-023-01101-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10276094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9648593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Microbiota and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.","authors":"Yu Lei, Qianmei Liu, Qilin Li, Cheng Zhao, Ming Zhao, Qianjin Lu","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01102-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11926-023-01102-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by various autoantibodies and multi-organ. Microbiota dysbiosis in the gut, skin, oral, and other surfaces has a significant impact on SLE development. This article summarizes relevant research and provides new microbiome-related strategies for exploring the mechanisms and treating patients with SLE.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>SLE patients have disruptions in multiple microbiomes, with the gut microbiota (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) and their metabolites being the most thoroughly researched. This dysbiosis can promote SLE progression through mechanisms such as the leaky gut, molecular mimicry, and epigenetic regulation. Notwithstanding study constraints on the relationship between microbiota and SLE, specific interventions targeting the gut microbiota, such as probiotics, dietary management, and fecal microbiota transplantation, have emerged as promising SLE therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10022337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease: Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Jose Rubio,&nbsp;Vasileios C Kyttaris","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01099-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-023-01099-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is characterized by the presence of clinical symptoms of a systemic autoimmune disease in addition to laboratory evidence of autoimmunity with the patients not fulfilling any of the widely used classification criteria for classic autoimmune diseases. The presence of UCTD as a separate entity versus an early stage of such diseases as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or scleroderma has long been debated. Given the uncertainty regarding this condition, we performed a systematic review on the topic.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>UCTD can be subcategorized as evolving (eUCTD) or stable UCTD (sUCTD) based on its evolution towards a definable autoimmune syndrome. Analyzing the data from six UCTD cohorts published in the literature, we found that 28% of patients have an evolving course with the majority developing SLE or rheumatoid arthritis within 5-6 years of the UCTD diagnosis. From the remaining patients, 18% do achieve remission. Published treatment regimens were similar to other mild autoimmune diseases with low-dose prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and NSAID. One-third of patients did need immune suppressive medications. Importantly, the reported outcomes were excellent with survival rates of more than 90% over 10 years. It has to be noted though that as data on patient related outcomes are not available to date, the exact impact of this condition on quality of life is unclear. UCTD is a mild autoimmune condition with generally good outcomes. There is still great uncertainty though regarding diagnosis and management. Going forward, consistent classification criteria are needed to advance UCTD research and eventually provide authoritative guidance on the management of the condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9623854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Narrative Review: Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients with Hyperuricemia and Gout.","authors":"Nicole Leung,&nbsp;Charles Fang,&nbsp;Jay Pendse,&nbsp;Michael Toprover,&nbsp;Michael H Pillinger","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01100-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-023-01100-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To discuss what is currently known about the association and potential mechanistic interactions of hyperuricemia and gout with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Gout patients are at increased risk for coronary artery disease, but less is known about their risk for PAD. Studies suggest that the presence of gout and hyperuricemia are associated with PAD independent of known established risk factors. Moreover, higher SU was found to be associated with greater odds of having PAD and was independently associated with decreased absolute claudication distance. Urate's role in free radical formation, platelet aggregation, vascular smooth muscle proliferation, and impaired endothelial vasodilation may promote atherosclerotic progression. Studies suggest that patients with hyperuricemia or gout are at higher risk for developing PAD. Evidence is stronger for the relationship between elevated SU and PAD than for gout and PAD, but more data is needed. Whether elevated SU serves as a marker or cause of PAD remains to be investigated.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9571133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs and Exercise Therapy Have a Combined Effect on Disease Activity in Patients with RA? A Scoping Review.","authors":"M Sobejana,&nbsp;M van der Esch,&nbsp;J van den Hoek,&nbsp;G Kitas,&nbsp;M van der Leeden,&nbsp;M T Nurmohamed,&nbsp;G S Metsios","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01098-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-023-01098-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>In addition to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) treatment, exercise is increasingly promoted in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although both are known to reduce disease activity, few studies have investigated the combined effects of these interventions on disease activity. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of the reported evidence on whether a combined effect-i.e., a greater reduction in disease activity outcome measures-can be detected in studies where an exercise intervention was performed in addition to the DMARD treatment in patients with RA. This scoping review followed the PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was performed for exercise intervention studies in patients with RA treated with DMARDs. Studies without a non-exercise control group were excluded. Included studies reported on (components of) DAS28 and DMARD use and were assessed for methodological quality using version 1 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. For each study, comparisons between groups (i.e., exercise + medication vs. medication only) were reported on disease activity outcome measures. Study data related to the exercise intervention, medication use, and other relevant factors were extracted to assess what may have influenced disease activity outcomes in the included studies.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>A total of 11 studies were included of which 10 between-group studies on DAS28 components were made. The remaining one study focused on within-group comparisons only. Median duration of the exercise intervention studies was 5 months, and the median number of participants was 55. Six out of the 10 between-group studies reported no significant differences between groups in DAS28 components between exercise + medication vs. medication only. Four studies showed significant reductions in disease activity outcomes for the exercise + medication group compared with the medication-only group. Most studies were not adequately designed methodologically in order to investigate for comparisons of DAS28 components and had a high risk of multi-domain bias. Whether the simultaneous application of exercise therapy and DMARD medication in patients with RA has a combined effect on disease outcome remains unknown, due to weak methodological quality of existing studies. Future studies should focus on the combined effects by having disease activity as the primary outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9926346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Have Therapeutics Enhanced Our Knowledge of Axial Spondyloarthritis?","authors":"S R Harrison, H Marzo-Ortega","doi":"10.1007/s11926-023-01097-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11926-023-01097-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>An overview of how the treatment landscape of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has shaped our understanding of the disease.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Prior to the millennium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were the only treatment for axSpA, yet only 30% of patients responded and many developed side effects. In 2003, the first biological disease-modifying drug (bDMARD) was licensed for axSpA which substantially improved outcomes in comparison to NSAIDs. In 2022, there are now several bDMARDs for axSpA; however, they too are not universally efficacious in treating axial inflammation and may have deleterious effects on extramusculoskeletal manifestations. Nevertheless, successful or not, each bDMARD gives invaluable insight into axSpA immunobiology. This review discusses how much we have learned from the use of bDMARDs in axSpA, how this has redefined our understanding of the disease, and how we might use this knowledge to develop new and better treatments for axSpA in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9958165/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9570881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Axial Spondyloarthritis and Diagnostic Challenges: Over-diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, and Under-diagnosis.","authors":"Mohamad Bittar,&nbsp;Muhammad Asim Khan,&nbsp;Marina Magrey","doi":"10.1007/s11926-022-01096-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-022-01096-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This article aims to review the challenges in axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis and identify the possible contributing factors.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The inability to reach an accurate diagnosis in a timely fashion can lead to treatment delays and worse disease outcomes. The lack of validated diagnostic criteria and the misuse of the currently available classification criteria could be contributing. There is also significant inter-reader variability in interpreting images, and the radiologic definitions of axial spondyloarthritis continue to be re-defined to improve their positive predictive value. The role of inflammatory back pain features, serologic biomarkers, genetics, and their diagnostic contribution to axial spondyloarthritis continues to be investigated. There is still a significant amount of delay in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis. Appreciating the factors that contribute to this delay is of utmost importance to close the gap. It is similarly important to recognize other conditions that may present with symptoms that mimic axial spondyloarthritis so that misdiagnosis and wrong treatment can be avoided.</p>","PeriodicalId":10761,"journal":{"name":"Current Rheumatology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9925817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}