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{"title":"Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: the stone woman.","authors":"Rosana Souza Rodrigues, André Barboza Ferreira, Miriam Menna Barreto, Edson Marchiori","doi":"10.63032/YSTJ5314","DOIUrl":"10.63032/YSTJ5314","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"330-331"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928146","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":"Eosinophilic fasciitis, a rare cause of skin thickening: a case report.","authors":"Catarina Soares, Diogo Roriz, Maria Pontes-Ferreira, Anita Cunha, Susana Almeida, Daniela Santos-Faria","doi":"10.63032/FBUI7356","DOIUrl":"10.63032/FBUI7356","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"332-333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928128","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":"The Bioefficacy Protocol: Biomarkers identification of TNF inhibitors efficacy in Axial Spondyloarthritis patients using transcriptome and proteome analysis.","authors":"Rita Pinheiro Torres, Ana Filipa Fernandes, Sara Maia, Jaime Cunha Branco, Daniel Sobral, Ana Varela Coelho, Fernando Pimentel-Santos","doi":"10.63032/PREJ7967","DOIUrl":"10.63032/PREJ7967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic condition affecting the axial skeleton, leading to pain, stiffness, and fatigue. While biologic therapies have improved clinical management, many patients experience partial or no responses, resulting in delays in disease control. Additionally, the risk of adverse events and increased costs remains a concern.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Our primary objectives are: 1. to identify reliable markers for treatment response to Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha inhibitors (TNFi), in particular Adalimumab, enabling the identification of individuals most likely to benefit; 2. to analyze the impact of TNFi on gene and protein expression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multicenter, prospective 14-week study will be conducted with 36 participants aged 18-75 years, meeting the ASAS criteria for axSpA. Patient enrollment will follow the National Guidelines for the use of TNFi in axSpA treatment, with all included patients using TNFi (Adalimumab) as a first-line option. Epidemiological and clinical data will be collected, along with peripheral blood samples, for integrated transcriptome, using RNA Seq (whole genome sequencing) and proteome analysis at various time points (baseline, 3-5 days, weeks 2 and 14), corresponding to the initial administration of TNFi. Patients will be classified as responders and non-responders, primarily based on ASAS20 criteria and secondarily based on ASDAS-C Reactive Protein (CRP), at week 14.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This project's innovative approach lies in identifying potential biomarkers for TNFi (Adalimumab) response at baseline, paving the way for advancements in precision medicine in this field. Additionally, it seeks to establish evidence of the therapy's impact on gene and protein expression, offering deeper insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic response.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"304-309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928171","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":"Serum uric acid and its relationship with bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly men: a cross-sectional study of 571 cases.","authors":"Sungwon Ko, Doo-Ho Lim","doi":"10.63032/XFNB3886","DOIUrl":"10.63032/XFNB3886","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"334-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928158","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":"CheckAP: Prevalence of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and performance evaluation of the EARP questionnaire in the population of Portuguese patients with psoriasis followed in a dermatology setting.","authors":"Ana Rita Henriques, Fernando Pimentel-Santos, João Teles de Sousa, Leandro Silva, Laura Gago, Mariana Emília Santos, Ana Teodósio Chícaro, Margarida Lucas Rocha, Rita Pinheiro Torres, Bernardo Pimentel, Maria Helena Lourenço, Sandra Barão Neves, Ana Gusmão Palmeiro, Anabela Barcelos, Manuela Loureiro, Susana Silva, Elsa Vieira-Sousa, Carolina Ochôa Matos, Joana Ferro Antunes, Miguel Alpalhão, Nadine Correia Amaral, Alexandra Bernardo, Sofia Magina, Maria Seabra Rato, Pedro Ponte, Tiago Meirinhos, Tiago Torres, Marília Rodrigues, Martinha Henrique, Diogo Jesus, Alexandra Daniel, Luísa Brites, Patrícia Nero, Pedro Mendes-Bastos, Maria Pedro Valada, David Lopes, Rute Dinis de Sousa, Helena Canhão, Ana Maria Rodrigues","doi":"10.63032/WFLZ4806","DOIUrl":"10.63032/WFLZ4806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The percentage of Portuguese psoriasis patients with psoriatic arthritis is unknown but musculoskeletal complaints related to PsA affect up to a third of patients. Dermatologists can identify early PsA as skin symptoms often precede joint symptoms in 80% of patients. Efficient and easy to perform screening tools are needed to help dermatologists effectively discriminate between Pso and PsA patients. The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of PsA in Pso patients followed in Portuguese dermatology clinics. Additionally, it aims to evaluate the EARP-PT performance (validity, sensitivity, specificity) and the best cut-off point to allow an early identification of PsA potential patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multicentre national, cross-sectional, observational study with two independent assessments (dermatologist and rheumatologist), was performed. A PsA case was defined by a combination of expert opinion and classification criteria for psoriatic arthritis (CASPAR). The EARP-PT questionnaire screening performance was evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pso patients (n=172) were included with a mean age of 53.8+/-14.5 years, 53.5% were male with a mean time of diagnosis of 17.4+/-14.9 years. The prevalence of PsA in patients with Pso in our sample was 8.70% (95% CI: 4.8-14.2). The EARP-PT questionnaire displayed good internal consistency (Cronbach's α=0.81) and, using a validated initial cut-off point of 3, demonstrated a sensitivity of 71.4% and specificity of 40.1%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The estimated prevalence of PsA in a population of Pso patients followed in Portuguese dermatology clinics, is 8.7%. The EARP-PT questionnaire appears to be a useful tool for dermatologists in the early detection of PsA.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"258-267"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142927549","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":"Effects of Ab501 (certolizumab mice equivalent) in arthritis induced bone loss.","authors":"Bruno Vidal, Mikko Finnilä, Inês Lopes, Rita Cascão, João Eurico Fonseca","doi":"10.63032/KWOO9487","DOIUrl":"10.63032/KWOO9487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Introduction - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease, which causes local and systemic bone damage. The main goal of this work was to analyze, how treatment intervention with Ab501 (certolizumab mice equivalent) prevents the disturbances on bone structure and mechanics induced by arthritis. Methods - Thirty DBA/1 collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice were randomly housed in experimental groups, as follows: arthritic untreated (N=9), preventive intervention (N=10) and treatment intervention (N=11). A non-induced group (N=5) was used as a control. Mice were monitored during 70 days after disease induction for the inflammatory score, ankle perimeter and body weight. After 70 days of disease progression mice were sacrificed and bone samples were collected for histology, micro-computed tomography (µCT) and 3-point bending analysis. In addition, blood samples were also collected for bone turnover markers quantification. Results - Results showed that Ab501 administration was able to control and abrogate disease development both in preventive and early therapeutic intervention. µCT results revealed that Ab501 was able to preserve trabecular bone structure when delivered before arthritis induction. Conclusion - Ab501 preventive administration was able to control inflammation and prevent the degradative effects of arthritis on trabecular bone structure in a CIA DBA/1 mice model.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"268-276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928073","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":"The emerging role of Rituximab in the treatment of large granular lymphocytic leukemia associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a single center experience.","authors":"Mariana Diz Lopes, Carlos Marques Gomes, Inês Santos, Teresa Martins-Rocha, Miguel Bernardes, José Pinto, Lúcia Costa","doi":"10.63032/DNPZ5424","DOIUrl":"10.63032/DNPZ5424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with a peculiar association with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The most common feature is neutropenia and patients can have splenomegaly, resembling Felty's Syndrome. These diseases have similar clinical and laboratory abnormalities, but the diagnosis of T-cell LGL (T-LGL) leukemia requires evidence of clonality. Even though T-LGL leukemia is indolent in most cases, inadequate treatment when it is indicated can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, mainly associated with recurrent infections. We present two clinical cases that emphasize the emerging role of Rituximab as an effective therapeutic option in patients with T-LGL and RA.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":" ","pages":"320-323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146456","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":"Anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin antibodies as a biomarker for interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.","authors":"Sahar A Elsayed, Omar M Mohafez, Dalia S Saif","doi":"10.63032/IDQB5912","DOIUrl":"10.63032/IDQB5912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to assess the anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin (anti-MCV) antibodies in RA patients' serum and to explore their association with interstitial lung disease (ILD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighty rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and forty healthy controls were included in this case-control study. Of these patients, forty had ILD, and forty without ILD. Patients were subjected to clinical and laboratory assessment, measurement of anti-MCV serum levels by ELISA, X-ray of hands and feet, pulmonary function tests, and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Increased serum level of anti-MCV antibodies was found in RA patients compared with the controls and in RA patients with ILD compared to those without ILD. The serum anti-MCV level was correlated positively with disease activity score 28 (DAS28), Larsen, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and anti-citrullinated peptides antibodies (ACPA) and negatively with the diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO), and forced vital capacity (FVC). Patients' age, disease duration, ACPA level, anti-MCV level, and anti-MCV positivity were predictors of ILD in our patients. At the 42.5 U/ml cut-off, the anti-MCV antibodies have 78.8% sensitivity and 80% specificity for RA, and at the 155.5 U/ml cut-off, their sensitivity is 80%, and their specificity is 75% for ILD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anti-MCV antibodies are increased in RA patients with ILD with high sensitivity and specificity; thus, they may represent a promising marker for early detection and prediction of RA-related ILD. In addition, anti-MCV antibodies positively correlate with the Larsen score; hence, they may be a valuable serological marker for predicting joint damage in RA patients. More research with large sample sizes is recommended to support our findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"295-303"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142927349","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":"Kikuchi-Fujimoto - an enigmatic and rare disease: a report of 3 cases and brief review of the literature.","authors":"Joana Victor Lage, Ana Teresa Guerra, Francisca Costa, Andreia Martins, Paula Correia, Catarina Luis","doi":"10.63032/GDNJ6221","DOIUrl":"10.63032/GDNJ6221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare and benign condition mainly characterized by fever and lymphadenopathies. Although many studies have been carried out over time, its aetiology remains unclear, with infectious and autoimmune processes being hypothesized as the main causes. We report three cases of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. All patients were female and presented with fever and cervical lymphadenopathies. Extensive work up was performed, in order to rule out infectious, autoimmune and lymphoproliferative diseases. The diagnosis was established through lymph node excisional biopsy and histopathological examination. All patients were followed-up in a medical appointment, with one developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":" ","pages":"324-329"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146442","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":"Anakinra as a first-line therapy for systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment fails: A single-center French retrospective study.","authors":"Jérôme Granel, Adeline Ravalet, Aseel Daghistani, Johanna Clet, Olivier Richer, Marion Bailhache, Pascal Pillet","doi":"10.63032/TEVI1838","DOIUrl":"10.63032/TEVI1838","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Anakinra has dramatically improved the management of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) over the last decade. Nevertheless, management remains inconsistent; corticosteroids are still frequently used. We analyzed the course of SJIA in children treated with anakinra according to the time of treatment initiation after disease onset.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Children with SJIA treated with anakinra between 2006 and 2020 were included in this single-center, retrospective observational study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-four children received anakinra at a median time of 58 (range 12-2940) days after SJIA onset, all after failure of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment. Eighteen were males and the median age at disease onset was 6.04 (range 0.8-13) years. The median follow-up time was 3.5 (range 0.5-10.8) years after treatment initiation. At the last follow-up, remission attributable to anakinra was observed in 18/24 (75%) children and treatment-free remission was observed in 12 (67%). For each child, the response to anakinra was the same at 3 months and at the last follow-up. The 15 children treated with anakinra within the first 3 months after disease onset exhibited better remission (93%) than did the 9 children treated after 3 months (44%) (p = 0.015) and the former received fewer corticosteroids (7% versus 67%) (p = 0.004). One child with long-standing disease died of the disease.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Early anakinra initiation within the first 3 months of SJIA onset after NSAID failure ensures long-term remission and reduces corticosteroid use. Anakinra should not be continued for more than 3 months in nonresponding children.</p>","PeriodicalId":29669,"journal":{"name":"ARP Rheumatology","volume":"3 4","pages":"288-294"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928320","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}