Ultrasound imaging in spondyloathropathies: from imaging to diagnostic intervention. by Kelly, S, Taylor, P, Pitzalis, C

“…SUMMARY: Improving the ability of the rheumatologist to predict prognosis and guide therapeutic intervention is a long-term goal to which ultrasound may be able to provide a significant contribution. …”

Undiagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus in the community. by Johnson, A, Gordon, C, Hobbs, R, Bacon, P

“…Women returning the questionnaire with three positive answers were to attend for an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test; and those testing positive were to be referred to a rheumatologist for standard clinical assessment. FINDINGS: 1153 (30%) of the women responded, and 307 of these gave three or more positive answers on the questionnaire. …”

Structure of rheumatic diseases among adult population of Russia according to data of an epidemiological study (preliminary results) by E A Galushko, T Y Bolshakova, I B Vinogradova, O N Ivanova, O M Lesnyak, L V Menshikova, T N Petrachkova, S F Erdes

“…Thorough uniform clinical examination with participation of a qualified rheumatologist aimed to precise determination of rheumatic pathology character was performed in all cases. …”
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Purtscher-like retinopathy as a first presentation of systematic lupus erythematosus by Reem M. Alahmadi, Rotana T. Hashim, Sultan M. Almogairin, Ahmed M. Abu AlAsrar

“…Fundus fluorescein angiography showed multiple retinal arteriolar occlusions. A rheumatologist was consulted for investigation. Based on the American College of Rheumatology 1982 Revised Criteria for diagnosing SLE, a diagnosis of SLE was made. …”
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Papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome due to parvovirus B19: a report of two simultaneous cases in cohabitant families by S. Bello, R. Fanizzi, C. Bonali, L. Serafino, N. Terlizzi, G. Lapadula

“…This syndrome is usually described in dermatology, but it is also interesting for the rheumatologist because it comes in differential diagnosis with various autoimmune diseases.…”
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Interobserver Agreement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Active Sacroiliitis by Emel Gönüllü, Yasemin Gündüz, Ünal Erkorkmaz, Aysel Toçoğlu, Damla Karataş, Zeynep Öztürk, Fevziye Türkoğlu Genç, Ahmet Burak Kara, Ahmed Cihad Genç

“…Materials and methods The study included the MRI results of 1150 patients who were diagnosed with active or chronic sacroiliitis based on the findings from sacroiliac MRIs, or whose MRI was deemed indicative of sacroiliitis by the rheumatologist. 1150 MRIs were re-evaluated by a different and expert radiologist. …”
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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based on Pain Intensity Perception among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Isfahan by فردوس فاطمی, غلامرضا منشئی

“…Therefore, 30 women were randomly selected from those who referred to rheumatology centers in Isfahan and were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a rheumatologist and met other inclusion criteria. They were randomly assigned into experimental group and control group (15 individuals in each group) and followed up for two months. …”
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Features of medical and social expertise in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis by T. V. Dubinina, T. V. Korotayeva, A. M. Lila

“…Execution of the necessary medical documentation for the implementation of the MSE is one of the functions of a rheumatologist.The lecture analyzes the main regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation regulating the issues of establishing disability and discusses peculiarities of medical reports processing when referring patients with AS and PsA to the MSE.…”
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Inflammatory myopathies: an update for neurologists by André Macedo Serafim Silva, Eliene Dutra Campos, Edmar Zanoteli

“…Patients present mainly to the rheumatologist and neurologists, complaining of acute or subacute onset of proximal weakness. …”
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Cognitive-behavioral and operant-behavioral therapy for people with fibromyalgia by D.C. Turk, K. Thieme

“…We advocate for the potential of the CB perspective and principle of learning for all health care providers regardless of discipline or training and will give examples for making more effective the patient-rheumatologist-relationship by using the principles discussed.…”
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CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS: MECHANISMS FOR THE ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS, DIAGNOSIS, CORRECTION CAPABILITIES by A. V. Arshinov, N. Yu. Levshin, I. G. Maslova

“…Specific risk factors, such as its duration, glucocorticoid use, anti-doublestranded (native) DNA autoantibodies and antiphospholipid antibodies, create conditions for the accelerated development of atherosclerosis in this group of patients.The available facts indicate that a rheumatologist can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), by controlling the activity of SLE. …”
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Analysis of etiopathogenetic and clinical features for chronic recurrent aphthouse stomatitis in children with rheumatic diseases by A. A. Skakodub, N. A. Geppe, O. I. Admakin, A. A. Mamedov, O. V. Shpitonkova

“…Chronic recurrent aphthousstomatitisis an integralsymptom of a somatic disease, itstreatment requires the interaction of many specialists: dentist, pediatrician, rheumatologist, gastroenterologist, otolaryngologist, etc.…”
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Musculoskeletal manifestations of Lyme borreliosis – a review by Sebastian Udziela, Grażyna Biesiada, Magdalena Osiewicz, Mateusz Michalak, Katarzyna Stażyk, Aleksander Garlicki, Jacek Czepiel

“…In instances where the advised treatment proved to be unsuccessful, patients should be referred to rheumatologist for additional diagnostics. The goal of this review is to update physicians on current scientific knowledge on musculoskeletal manifestations of LB.…”
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Multidisciplinary problems of rheumatology and pulmonology by L P Ananyeva

“…The paper discusses the diagnostic features of SIRDs with lung involvement, as well as indications for consultation with a rheumatologist. The key clinical symptoms indicating a possible rheumatic disease in patients with lung involvement are considered. …”
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Nodular posterior scleritis with associated choroiditis masquerading as a choroidal tumour- A Case Report by Muhammad Amer Awan, Fatima Mohsin, Abdullah Ahmed, Muhammad Suhail Sarwar, Tahir Hashmi

“…The patient was immediately started on systemic steroids and later on subcutaneous Methotrexate as advised by the rheumatologist, to which he responded well and his vision significantly improved from 6/60 to 6/9, gradually during his treatment course. …”
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Early Onset Sarcoidosis/Blau Syndrome: Disguising as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis by Bharat Kumar Singh, Seema Singh, Savita Singh

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Pulmonary cryptococcosis suspected due to inhalation of swallow excreta presenting with multiple infiltrative shadows by Kei Kanata, Toshihiro Shirai, Yutaro Ito, Koshiro Ichijo, Masahiro Uehara

“…A 70-year-old woman had been treated with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis by a rheumatologist who opened a clinic near our hospital. …”
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Systemic lupus erythematosus: the first italian prevalence study by M. Manfredi, A. Del Rosso, F. Li Gobbi, M. Benucci

“…These 30 patients have been investigated by routine exams, antinuclear antibodies and have been refered to rheumatologist to assess the SLE diagnosis and disease activity (ECLAM Score). …”
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The specific features of diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in real clinical practice by Elena Andreevna Galushko, Sh F Erdes, V N Amirdzhanova, Elena Andreyevna Galushko, Sh F Erdes, V N Amirdzhanova

“…However, this indicator increased up to 68% if the patient immediately visited a rheumatologist, by disregarding medical advice from other physicians. …”
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Psoriatic arthritis. Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment by T. V. Korotaeva, Yu. L. Korsakova, E. Yu. Loginova, E. E. Gubar, M. N. Chamurlieva

“…The important aspects of the prevention of joint functional disorders and erosion and their successful therapy are early diagnosis of PsA in patients with psoriasis (Ps) and timely consultation with a rheumatologist.The early use of pathogenetically sound therapy for PsA reduces the likelihood of irreversible damage to the joints, spine, and viscera in these patients. …”
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