To treat or not to treat? Current attitudes on treatment aimed at modifying the disease burden in clinically suspect arthralgia: a survey among participants of the TREAT EARLIER tr... by Annette HM van der Helm-van Mil, Doortje I Krijbolder, Sarah J H Khidir

“…We aimed to study the previously unexplored attitudes of CSA patients and rheumatologists on 1-year DMARD treatment in the arthralgia phase to reduce the disease burden, while not preventing RA.Methods CSA patients who participated in the TREAT EARLIER trial, thus being expert by experience, were informed on the trial results. …”
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Awareness, perceptions and attitudes toward medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw among physicians who treat osteoporosis by Suad Aljohani

“…A positive attitude was mostly observed among rheumatologists (55.8%) compared to other specialists (p <0.001). …”
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The diagnostic trajectories of Danish patients with autoimmune rheumatologic disease associated interstitial lung disease: an interview-based study by MB Johansen, E Bendstrup, JR Davidsen, SB Shaker, HM Martin

“…The diagnostic trajectory from the first respiratory symptoms to an ARD-ILD diagnosis is often delayed and may increase the burden of symptoms and allow further disease progression.The aim of this study was to 1) characterise the diagnostic trajectories of ARD-ILD patients and to 2) identify barriers for obtaining a timely ILD diagnosis based on the experiences and perceptions of both patients and healthcare professionals.Method Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with Danish ARD-ILD patients, rheumatologists, pulmonologists and ILD nurses.Results Sixteen patients, six rheumatologists, three ILD nurses and three pulmonologists participated. …”
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Anxiety and depression in primary Sjögren’s syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Yafei Cui, Ling Xia, Lin li, Qian Zhao, Shengnan Chen, Zhifeng Gu

“…Simultaneously, rheumatologists should also focus on the oral health and swallowing disorders in pSS patients.…”
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Paracetamol Use in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Lower Back Pain: Infodemiology Study and Observational Analysis of Electronic Medical Record Data by Gisèle Pickering, Linda Mezouar, Hayet Kechemir, Caty Ebel-Bitoun

“…Two studies analyzed electronic medical records from general practitioners (GPs) and rheumatologists of patients with OA or LBP, who had received at least one paracetamol prescription between 2013 and 2018 in France. …”
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Management of Specific Clinical Profiles in Axial Spondyloarthritis: An Expert’s Document Based on a Systematic Literature Review and Extended Delphi Process by Rosario García-Vicuña, Xavier Juanola, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Manuel José Moreno-Ramos, Concepción Castillo-Gallego, Mireia Moreno, Eva Galíndez, María Montoro, Ismael Gómez, Francisco Jose Rebollo-Laserna, Estíbaliz Loza

“…A Delphi process inviting 150 rheumatologists was followed to define the final statements. …”
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A case of severe hyperparathyroidism in clinical practice. Case report by Elena V. Biryukova, Mikhail V. Shinkin, Svetlana V. Podachina, Ilia Yu. Feidorov, Olga M. Mikheeva, Larissa A. Zvenigorodskaya, Natalia A. Malkina, Daria A. Synkova

“…Often, patients are observed for a long time by related specialists (rheumatologists, traumatologists-orthopedists, oncologists), which gives rise to a lot of problems consisting in the lack of adequate treatment and its result, the progression of the disease, disability, and a decrease in the quality of life. …”
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Points to consider in cardiovascular disease risk management among patients with rheumatoid arthritis living in South Africa, an unequal middle income country by Ahmed Solomon, Anne E. Stanwix, Santos Castañeda, Javier Llorca, Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey, Bridget Hodkinson, Benitha Romela, Mahmood M. T. M. Ally, Ajesh B. Maharaj, Elsa M. Van Duuren, Joyce J. Ziki, Mpoti Seboka, Makgotso Mohapi, Barend J. Jansen Van Rensburg, Gareth S. Tarr, Kavita Makan, Charlene Balton, Aphrodite Gogakis, Miguel A. González-Gay, Patrick H. Dessein

“…This study aimed at producing evidence-based points to consider for CVD prevention in South African RA patients. Methods Five rheumatologists, one cardiologist and one epidemiologist with experience in CVD risk management in RA patients, as well as two patient representatives, two health professionals and one radiologist, one rheumatology fellow and 11 rheumatologists that treat RA patients regularly contributed. …”
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Hypertension prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis by E. V. Arshin

“…Medical documentation of 1622 pts with RA (88% of all RA pts followed by city rheumatologists) was studied. Pts with proved hypertension were identified. …”
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ANCA‐associated vasculitis with scleritis, corneal melt, and perforation rescued by rituximab: Case report and literature review by Toshihiko Matsuo, Sumie Hiramatsu‐Asano, Hiroshi Sawachika, Hirotake Nishimura

“…It is desirable to have a team of collaboration of rheumatologists and other specialties. Abstract An 80‐year old man who had been diagnosed 5.5 years previously as ANCA‐associated vasculitis by temporal artery biopsy developed corneal melt and perforation with scleritis in both eyes. …”
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE VI EULAR SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL COURSE DEDICATED TO SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (PISA, ITALY, SEPTEMBER 1–6, 2013) by T. A. Panafidina

“…The course aims were to train young practicing rheumatologists to make early diagnosis and provide timely and adequate treatment with allowance for the current concepts of SLE etiopathogenesis; the use of the EULAR recommendations and classification criteria; and analysis of complex clinical cases. …”
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National Rheumatology Summit. Place of adalimumab in current pharmacotherapy strategy for rheumatoid arthritis by Article Editorial

“…Leading Russian and foreign experts discussed the general provisions of the 2013 European League Against Rheumatism (EILAR) guidelines and the Association of Rheumatologists of Russia (ARR) ones for the management of RA, considered optimal usage periods for biological agents to achieve the goals of treatment for early and long-term RA, by using adalimumab (ADA) as an example, and analyzed the results of trials of the efficiency and safety of combined therapy with ADA and methotrexate. …”
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SUSAC'S SYNDROME (RETINOCOCHLEOCEREBRAL VASCULOPATHY) by T. V. Beketova, R. N. Konovalov

“…The results of brain magnetic resonance imaging, retinal fluorescein angiography, and audiometry and the interaction of physicians of various specialties, such as rheumatologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and otolaryngologists, are of key importance for the diagnosis of SS. …”
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CURRENT INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF JUVENILE-ONSET SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS by M. I. Kaleda, I. P. Nikishina

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with its onset in childhood or adolescence is a significant problem in the practice of pediatricians and rheumatologists due to diagnostic difficulties, clinical features, and the greater likelihood of unfavorable prognosis. …”
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PSEUDOSCLERODERMAL SYNDROME IN DIABETES MELLITUS by T. A. Nevskaya, N. G. Gouseva

“…Skin thicking simulating scleroderma is not rare in diabetes mellitus (about 2% among patients with diabetes mellitus), however it is not well known to rheumatologists and endocrinologists. The basis of the syndrome are the abnormalities of collagen and glycosaminoglycans metabolism accompanying by the acid mucopolysaccharides accumulation in the deep part of the reticular dermis. …”
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ON THE TERMINOLOGY OF SPONDYLOARTHRITIS by Sh. F. Erdes, V. V. Badokin, A. G. Bochkova, O. V. Bugrova, I. Z. Gaidukova, A. A. Godzenko, A. A. Dubikov, T. V. Dubinina, O. N. Ivanova, T. V. Korotaeva, S. A. Lapshina, O. B. Nesmeyanova, I. P. Nikishina, E. N. Otteva, T. A. Raskina, A. P. Rebrov, O. A. Rumyantseva, A. V. Sitalo, A. V. Smirnov

“…In January 2014, the first organizational meeting of the Expert Group on Spondyloarthritis, Association of Rheumatologists of Russia, decided that its primary task should be to order the terminology used in this area. …”
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Reliability and reproducibility of antinuclear antibody testing in pediatric rheumatology practice by Barbara E. Ostrov

“…When positive, ANA results often lead to referrals to pediatric rheumatologists as these antibodies may be key indicators for specific pediatric rheumatologic diagnoses. …”
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The interchangeability of original tumor necrosis factor- α inhibitors and biosimilars in rheumatology: experience in replacing original infliximab with Flammagis for ankylosing sp... by Yu. V. Muravyev, V. V. Lebedeva, A. S. Starkova, D. G. Rumyantseva, M. M. Urumova, Sh. Erdes

“…They also indicate that the optimal use of biosimilars requires a constant cooperation of rheumatologists, pharmacologists, and regulatory authorities, which is aimed at protecting the rights of a patient in order to ensure safe, effective and high-quality care. …”
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MRI Workshop for Axial Spondyloarthritis 2023 Interpretation of MRI Spine by Ho Yin CHUNG

“…Identification of individual lesions helps rheumatologists to understand disease progression and guide treatment.…”
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Coalition for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE)—a protocol for a global cross-sectional survey of health and gender equity in rheumatology by Khursheed, T, Ovseiko, P, Dyball, S, Nakashima, R, Gonzalez, AMA, Babini, A, Kalla, AA, Hill, C, Danda, D, Dey, D, Traboco, L, Nikiphorou, E, Harifi, G, Badshah, H, Hmamouchi, I, Marie Von Feldt, J, Farani, JB, Andreoli, L, Guimarães, MP, Toro Gutiérrez, CE, Sieiro Santos, C, Duftner, C, Alpizar Rodriguez, D, Ziadé, N, Coates, L

“…We are focusing on challenges faced by rheumatologists, such as fair pay and career opportunities. …”