International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases最新文献

{"title":"The Elevated Serum Levels of Beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase 1 Have Diagnostic Value in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis","authors":"Yulin Zhang, Jiaqian Zhang, Min Dong, Geng Yin, Yuehong Chen, Qibing Xie","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15443","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1756-185X.15443","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Emphasizing Awareness of Modifiable Risk Factors","authors":"Ilke Coskun Benlidayi, Helene Alexanderson, Latika Gupta","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15451","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1756-185X.15451","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, mood disorders, and renal impairment can be observed in patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases. One of the most important comorbidities relates to bone health [<span>1</span>]. Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are more common in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) compared to healthy population [<span>2, 3</span>]. Lee et al. reported increased osteoporosis risk in dermatomyositis or polymyositis independent of the treatments [<span>4</span>]. The current article aimed to (i) review the literature on bone health in IIMs and (ii) discuss the predictors of impaired bone health emphasizing awareness of modifiable risk factors.</p><p>The results of the previous studies revealed that 13%–32.7% of myositis population had osteoporosis [<span>5-9</span>] (Table 1). Fracture rate is also more common in patients with IIMs than in healthy subjects (17.9% vs. 5.1%) [<span>3</span>]. Patients with previous vertebral fractures accrue fractures at a rate of 26.2 per 100 patient years [<span>10</span>]. Moreover, almost half of the patients with inflammatory myositis have asymptomatic vertebral fractures [<span>8</span>]. The diversity in osteoporosis frequency may partly be related to the interpretation of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) reports [<span>5-9</span>]. The Adult Official Positions of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry recommends BMD testing in all adults with a disease/condition causing low bone mass/bone loss or those taking medications related to low bone mass/bone loss. Measuring BMD at both the posteanterior spine and hip is recommended. Forearm BMD should be tested if hip and/or spine cannot be measured or interpreted, or if hyperparathyroidism exists, or the patient is above DXA weight limit [<span>11</span>]. According to the Adult Official Positions of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, osteoporosis may be diagnosed in postmenopausal women and men aged ≥ 50 if the <i>T</i>-score of the lumbar spine, total hip, or femoral neck is ≤ −2.5. Other hip areas (e.g., Ward's area) should not be utilized to diagnose. In certain cases, the 33% radius may be used. On the other hand, in females prior to menopause and in males < 50 years of age, <i>Z</i>-scores are preferred instead of not <i>T</i>-scores. <i>Z</i>-scores ≤ −2.0 are defined as “below the expected range for age”. The diagnosis of osteoporosis cannot be made solely based upon BMD in men < 50 years of age. Women in the menopausal transition may be diagnosed using the World Health Organization criteria [<span>11</span>].</p><p>The risk factors of osteoporosis and fractures in IIMs can be categorized into three as (i) non-modifiable factors, (ii) potentially modifiable factors, and (iii) modifiable factors. Non-modifiable risk factors include advanced age [<span>2, 3, 8, 12</span>], female gender [<span>6</span>], disease duration [<span>13</span>],","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1756-185X.15451","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bone Erosions and Systemic Bone Loss on HR-pQCT in Men With Tophaceous Gout","authors":"Gabriela F. Rocha,&nbsp;Jeane B. Santos,&nbsp;Lucas P. Sales,&nbsp;André S. Franco,&nbsp;Valéria F. Caparbo,&nbsp;Liliam Takayama,&nbsp;Diogo S. Domiciano,&nbsp;Ricardo Fuller,&nbsp;Camille P. Figueiredo","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15434","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Gout, a prevalent inflammatory arthropathy, predominantly affects males and arises from persistent hyperuricemia, resulting in monosodium urate crystal deposition. Hyperuricemia is associated with comorbidities, exacerbating patient morbidity. Conflicting literature exists regarding uric acid's impact on bone mineral density (BMD), with potential proinflammatory effects in gout patients. Localized bone destruction (erosions) is a hallmark of gout, necessitating early detection due to its predictive role in musculoskeletal disability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This cross-sectional study included 26 tophaceous gout patients. Clinical and densitometric parameters were assessed, and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) was used for bone microarchitecture evaluation, as well as bone erosions in metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. A healthy control group of 52 age and BMI-matched individuals was included.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite normal areal bone mineral density (BMD), tophaceous gout patients exhibited impaired HR-pQCT parameters, including lower cortical volumetric BMD (Ct.vBMD) and higher cortical porosity at the distal radius. Similar trends were observed at the tibia. Bone erosions were prevalent (96%), with distribution across MCP and PIP joints. Patients with ≥ 4 erosions displayed increased tophi prevalence and longer uricosuric use. Erosions correlated with compromised microarchitecture, emphasizing their association with disease activity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite normal BMD, tophaceous gout patients manifest systemic bone loss, with bone microarchitectural deterioration and localized bone erosions, underscoring the need for detailed clinical approaches to prevent musculoskeletal disabilities, including fragility fractures, in this population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case Report: Acute Additive Polyarthritis as a Presentation of Type 2 Lepromatous Reaction: The Role of Differential Diagnosis","authors":"Gloria Caterine Pérez Mingan,&nbsp;Bruny Carolina Llamas Castellanos,&nbsp;Esaú del Cristo Álvarez Lora,&nbsp;María Judith Palomino Vergara,&nbsp;Francisco Camacho Chaljub","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15437","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Type 2 lepromatous reaction is a severe complication triggered by proinflammatory cytokines, it affects patients with lepromatous leprosy and border lepromatous leprosy. This reaction can occur before, during, or after treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case Report</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We report a case of acute polyarthritis as type 2 lepromatous reaction debut. A 30-year-old male with a history of Hansen's disease 5 years ago received a complete therapeutic regimen with cure criteria. Consulted due to a 3-day history of arthralgia predominantly affecting the hands, knees, and feet. On the fifth day of hospitalization, the patient developed intensely painful, nodular erythematous lesions. The pathological history, clinical presentation, and the presence of polymorphonuclear cells led to the diagnosis of type 2 lepromatous reaction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Identifying individuals with risk factors or a history of leprosy, along with a high index of suspicion, positively impacts the early identification of leprosy reactions as an imitator of other causes of acute or chronic symmetrical polyarthritis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Case Report of Fatal Stercoral Colitis: A Possible Complication in Polymyositis","authors":"Nattanicha Chaisrimaneepan,&nbsp;Jerapas Thongpiya,&nbsp;Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen,&nbsp;Sakditad Saowapa","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15422","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Monoclonal gammopathy-related thrombocytopenia: Case report and literature review","authors":"Zhan Su,&nbsp;Xin Liu,&nbsp;Xiaoyun Yu","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15388","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Establishing the Indonesian Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Regional (ISLET) Registry: Aftermath of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Center of Excellence Exchange Program.","authors":"Ayu Paramaiswari, Deddy Nur Wachid Achadiono, Nyoman Kertia, Dhite Bayu Nugroho, Min Jung Kim, Kichul Shin","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.70020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.70020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":"e70020"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142877103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comment on: “The Association Between Genetic Polymorphisms of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”","authors":"Rachana Mehta,&nbsp;Ashok Kumar Balaraman,&nbsp;Muhammed Shabil,&nbsp;Sanjit Sah","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15436","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Human Papillomavirus Infection and Autoimmune Diseases: A Two-Sample Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study","authors":"Tian He,&nbsp;Xi Fang,&nbsp;Xiao Hu,&nbsp;Cong Chen,&nbsp;Peng Zhang,&nbsp;Man Ge,&nbsp;Yi-Qing Xu,&nbsp;Zhao-Xing Gao,&nbsp;Peng Wang,&nbsp;De-Guang Wang,&nbsp;Hai-Feng Pan","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15430","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although earlier observational studies have revealed a connection between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and several autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the exact causative mechanism underlying this association is still unknown.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This two-sample bidirectional MR study was conducted based on publicly released data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Our results were mainly derived from the inverse variance weighted (IVW) model, with the remaining three models also being calculated. The MR Steiger test was used to examine the correctness of our causal direction. Sensitivity analysis was performed using Mendelian randomized pleiotropy residual sum and outlier (MR-PRESSO), MR-Egger regression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The IVW results showed that there was a positive causal association between HPV16 E7 protein and SLE (odds ratio (OR) = 1.075, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.003–1.151, FDR-<i>p</i> = 0.04), however, there was a negative causal association between HPV18 E7 protein and SLE (OR = 0.884, 95% CI, 0.804–0.972, FDR-<i>p</i> = 0.02). No causal associations of HPV16 E7 protein and HPV18 E7 protein with RA, IBD was observed including its subtypes Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Sensitivity analysis showed that there was no significant heterogeneity (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05) or genetic pleiotropy (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study identifies a causal association between HPV infection and SLE, but no causal association between HPV infection and RA and IBD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epidemiology of Fibromyalgia: East Versus West","authors":"Soosan Soroosh","doi":"10.1111/1756-185X.15428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.15428","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;In this discussion, we explore the intricate and often misunderstood world of fibromyalgia. Epidemiological studies have a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of the prevalence and impact of fibromyalgia. These studies help us determine the necessary resources required to provide adequate assistance to affected individuals. Additionally, they help shape our medical practices by enabling us to diagnose, prognosticate, and select appropriate therapies based on population-based evidence [&lt;span&gt;1&lt;/span&gt;].&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1950, Graham introduced the concept of “pain syndrome” without a specific organic disease. Later in time, Smythe and Moldofsky coined the term “Fibromyalgia” after identifying areas of extreme tenderness called “pain points.” These points are defined as regions of hyperalgesia/allodynia with increased pressure. In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) established diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia, which have been recently modified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The ACR criteria from 1990 can be used to diagnose fibromyalgia with a sensitivity of 88.4% and a specificity of 81.1%. These criteria are based on two variables: (1) experiencing pain on both sides of the body, both above and below the waist, which is characterized by centralized pain, and (2) experiencing chronic generalized pain that lasts for at least 3 months, which is characterized by pain on palpation in at least 11 of 18 specific body sites [&lt;span&gt;2&lt;/span&gt;].&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The prevalence of fibromyalgia may differ depending on the diagnostic criteria used. The 1990 criteria are stricter than the 2010 criteria, resulting in only more severely affected patients being identified as having fibromyalgia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2010, the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia were revised. The new criteria removed the requirement of a tender point and the absence of a disorder that would otherwise explain the pain. This new diagnostic criterion is considered to be particularly helpful in evaluating patients over time, with a sensitivity of 93.1% and specificity of 91.7%. The focus is on the patient's self-reported physical symptoms and cognitive impairment. The diagnostic criteria were revised again in 2016, with the use of a Widespread Pain Index (WPI) of 7, a Symptom Severity (SS) scale score of 5, or a WPI of 3–6 and an SS scale score of 9 to identify fibromyalgia. These revisions have improved the sensitivity of the diagnostic criteria.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Between the ages of 30 and 50 years, women are more likely to experience symptoms of this condition compared to men. In fact, women have a seven to nine times higher incidence rate than men. However, this condition can affect individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and the elderly [&lt;span&gt;1&lt;/span&gt;].&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fibromyalgia (FM) affects around 2%–8% of the global population. However, diagnosing FM is challenging as different countries use varying standards to diagnose it. Additionally, almost 84% of FM patients have comorbid disorders, with 67% having ","PeriodicalId":14330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases","volume":"27 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1756-185X.15428","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142762066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}