Reumatologia ClinicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-25DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502077
Mónica Fernández-Castro , Carolina Merino , Natalia de la Torre , Pablo Navarro , María Machattou , María Concepción Sánchez-Fernández , Andrea Liso , Martín Luz Martín-Fragueiro , José Luis Rodríguez Carrillo , Jose Luis Andreu , Jesús Sanz
{"title":"Biopsia de glándula salival menor: técnica de mínima incisión y utilidades","authors":"Mónica Fernández-Castro , Carolina Merino , Natalia de la Torre , Pablo Navarro , María Machattou , María Concepción Sánchez-Fernández , Andrea Liso , Martín Luz Martín-Fragueiro , José Luis Rodríguez Carrillo , Jose Luis Andreu , Jesús Sanz","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502077","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502077","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Minor salivary gland biopsy (MSGB) plays a pivotal role in the classification and diagnosis of Sjögren's disease, one of the most prevalent systemic autoimmune disorders within the spectrum of rheumatic diseases. Furthermore, it provides valuable phenotypic information about the patient, contributes to the assessment of disease prognosis, and serves as a reliable tool for monitoring therapeutic response. MSGB is also useful in the diagnosis of amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, IgG4 disease, or lymphoma. In recent years, less invasive techniques have become increasingly widespread and have been proposed as highly accessible procedures for rheumatologists—straightforward to perform and associated with minimal or no complications. Consequently, MSGB has become a key diagnostic and follow-up tool in the comprehensive management of the disease.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502077"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reumatologia ClinicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502076
Yedra Usón-Rodríguez , Giuliano Boselli-Oporto , Ignacio Ruiz del Olmo-Izuzquiza , Julia Ulier-Bellmunt , Marta Medrano-San Ildelfonso
{"title":"Patología reumática en la infancia: características clínicas e inmunológicas de una cohorte pediátrica en un hospital terciario","authors":"Yedra Usón-Rodríguez , Giuliano Boselli-Oporto , Ignacio Ruiz del Olmo-Izuzquiza , Julia Ulier-Bellmunt , Marta Medrano-San Ildelfonso","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502076","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502076","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To describe the clinical, immunological, and healthcare characteristics of patients attended in a Pediatric Rheumatology unit of a tertiary Spanish hospital over ten years.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective observational study including all patients under 18 years evaluated between 2014 and 2024. Demographic data, diagnoses, immunological profile, presence of uveitis, treatments, and final healthcare status were collected.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 925 patients were evaluated; 59.8% were female. The most prevalent disease in the clinic was JIA (29.4%), with oligoarticular JIA being the most frequent subtype (49.2%), of whom 71.5% were positive for ANA and 17.7% had uveitis. Autoinflammatory diseases accounted for 10.2% and connective tissue diseases for 7.4%. At the time of analysis, 45.3% were still followed in pediatric care, and 9% were in transition to adult consultations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our case series is similar to that described in other Pediatric Rheumatology units in our region, highlighting the higher frequency of oligoarticular JIA and its association with positive ANA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502076"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on “Application of the DETECT algorithm in a cohort of patients with systemic sclerosis”","authors":"Bhumesh Tyagi , Leelabati Toppo , Aishwarya Biradar","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2025.502075","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2025.502075","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502075"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cutaneous and serological profiles of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies in a hispanic population","authors":"Selene Maribel Delgado-Ayala , Sonia Chávez-Álvarez , Jorge Ocampo-Candiani , Miguel Ángel Villarreal-Alarcón , Dionicio Ángel Galarza-Delgado , Lourdes Gil-Flores , David Vega-Morales","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>In the diagnosis and management of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, cutaneous manifestations are particularly significant. Clinical signs are often associated with specific autoantibodies and play a role in the classification, treatment, and prognosis of IIM.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Describe the cutaneous clinical presentation, phototype, and autoantibody profiles among Hispanic patients with IIM.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2015 to November 2022, including 64 patients diagnosed with IIM. Rheumatological and dermatological evaluations were performed, assessing Fitzpatrick phototype and Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Activity and Severity Index (CDASI) scores. Autoantibodies were analyzed using immunoblotting.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Dermatomyositis (DM) was the most common subtype (73.4%). Fitzpatrick phototypes IV (59.4%) and III (37.5%) predominated. CDASI scores indicated mild dermatological activity in 60.9% of cases. Cluster analysis identified four patient groups with distinct clinical and serological profiles.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>IIM have a complex disease expression. Recognizing its heterogeneities can enhance personalized treatment approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502100"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reumatologia ClinicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-19DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502098
Gülseren Demir Karakılıç , Özlem Balbaloğlu , Şemsinnur Göçer
{"title":"Higher artificial intelligence literacy among patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: Results from a cross-sectional survey study","authors":"Gülseren Demir Karakılıç , Özlem Balbaloğlu , Şemsinnur Göçer","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502098","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2026.502098","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Health literacy in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has been previously investigated; however, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy remain underexplored in this population. This study aimed to evaluate both e-health and AI literacy in individuals with FMS and to explore factors influencing these competencies, with particular emphasis on AI literacy. Given the central role of digital and AI-related competencies, the study primarily focused on outcomes derived from the E-Health Literacy Scale (eHLS), and Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale (AILS) scale.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study, conducted between December 2024 and May 2025, included 106 FMS patients and 106 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Participants completed the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (rFIQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), eHLS, and -AILS. Adequate cognitive function was confirmed through clinical interview, absence of cognitive complaints, and the ability to complete questionnaires independently. Between-group comparisons and correlation analyses were performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Although eHLS scores were slightly higher in the FMS group, the difference was not statistically significant (<em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.074). AILS scores were significantly greater among FMS patients compared to controls (<em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.001). No correlation was observed between eHLS or AILS and symptom severity. However, both measures demonstrated a shared digital competency profile, as reflected by their strong mutual correlation. However, a strong positive correlation was found between eHLS and AILS (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.736, <em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This is the first study to assess AI literacy in FMS using a validated scale. The observed link between digital and AI literacy highlights their intertwined roles in chronic disease management. These results underscore the need for future interventions focused on enhancing digital competencies among individuals with FMS. Future research should also incorporate broader patient-centered outcomes, including quality of life, treatment adherence, disease burden, and disease severity, to determine the real-world impact of AI literacy on fibromyalgia management.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div>ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: <span><span>NCT07020845</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>, Registration date: December 16, 2024.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502098"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reumatologia ClinicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2025.502051
Deshiré Alpízar-Rodríguez, a nombre de PANLAR-MUJER
{"title":"El cáncer de mama en primera persona en Latinoamérica: una reflexión sobre el papel del reumatólogo en la salud integral del paciente","authors":"Deshiré Alpízar-Rodríguez, a nombre de PANLAR-MUJER","doi":"10.1016/j.reuma.2025.502051","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reuma.2025.502051","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47115,"journal":{"name":"Reumatologia Clinica","volume":"22 3","pages":"Article 502051"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147418838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}