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31 Jul 2018

Switching to Biosimilars in Inflammatory Rheumatic Conditions: Current Knowledge

Biosimilars are more affordable versions of previously approved biopharmaceuticals that are designed to reduce healthcare expenditure and increase…
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31 Jul 2018

Linking Systemic Angiogenic Markers to Synovial Vascularisation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The synovium is the primary site of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related inflammatory process. One of the most noticeable signs of synovitis is the…
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31 Jul 2018

Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome in the Elderly: Does Age of Onset Make a Difference?

Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a relatively common disease and one of the most common rheumatic diseases
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31 Jul 2018

Development and Implementation of an Educational Video That Instructs Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis for Self-Assessment of Disease Activity: Methodology of the AUTO-DAS in Middle Eastern Arab Countries Study

The treat-to-target concept has revolutionised rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management and prognosis. Using a specific treatment target, such as Disease…
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31 Jul 2018

Adiponectin Level, Insulin Resistance, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertensive Females with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and high cardiovascular mortality. Cardiovascular risk assessment in RA patients…
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31 Jul 2018

Cytokines and Inflammatory Mediators in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterised by a breakdown in immune tolerance
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31 Jul 2018

Changes in Bone Mineral Density Over 10 Years in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been shown to have an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Most studies on RA and osteoporosis…
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31 Jul 2018

Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Diets: The New Treatment Modalities for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autoimmune responses need to be identified and managed promptly to avoid deleterious consequences. Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
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31 Jul 2018

Stroke and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review

This review analyses the factors responsible for higher ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke risk in the systemic lupus erythematosus population
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31 Jul 2018

Lower Back Pain Due to Enthesopathy of Erector Spine Muscle: A Comparative Ultrasound and MRI Study in Patients with Iliac Crest Pain Syndrome

Regional pain syndromes are thought to be caused by soft tissue pathologies and are a frequent cause of musculoskeletal complaints. One of these…