Development of a shape-based algorithm for identification of asymptomatic vertebral compression fractures: A proof-of-principle study by Huy G. Nguyen, Hoa T. Nguyen, Linh T.T. Nguyen, Thach S. Tran, Lan T. Ho-Pham, Sai H. Ling, Tuan V. Nguyen

“…Clinical diagnosis of vertebral fracture (grade 0 to 3) was made by rheumatologists using Genant's semiquantitative method. …”
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Getting to the <em>heart</em> of the matter: diagnostic tools and therapeutic approach to cardiac involvement in Behçet syndrome A Tunisian case series by A.S. Hammami, M. Jellazi, S. Arfa, S. Daada, K. Ben Hamda, A. Achour, S. Ouali

“…Also, better cooperation between rheumatologists and cardiologists could improve outcomes.…”
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Does Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Affect the Course of Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease? A Case-Control Study with a Mean Follow-Up of 8 Years by Julien Roß, Ivan Foeldvari, Kara L. Krajewski, Sebastian Butscheidt, Frank Timo Beil, Ralf Stücker, Alexander S. Spiro

“…In suspicious cases, further investigations are recommended, and patients should be referred to pediatric rheumatologists.…”
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Predictive value of baseline concomitant glucocorticoid for abatacept-mediated long-term inhibition of radiographic progression: insights from the KURAMA cohort by Kosaku Murakami, Ryu Watanabe, Toshimitsu Fujisaki, Hiromu Ito, Koichi Murata, Wataru Yamamoto, Takayuki Fujii, Hideo Onizawa, Akira Onishi, Masao Tanaka, Motomu Hashimoto, Akio Morinobu

“…Radiographic progression was evaluated using the van der Heijde-modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) by two rheumatologists at ABT initiation and after 2 years. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with structural remission, defined as the mean annual change in mTSS ≤0.5. …”
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ORAL MANIFESTATIONS IN PRIMARY PEDIATRIC VASCULITIS by Iuliana Magdalena Starcea, Ileana Katerina Ioniuc, Alice Nicoleta Azoicai, Roxana Alexandra Bogos, Tudor Ilie Lazaruc, Madalina Andreea Beldie, Ana-Maria Daniela Nistor, Diana Maria Cira, Anca Ivanov, Mirabela Alecsa, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Ionela Daniela Morariu, Adriana Mocanu

“…Many various professionals, including dentists, family physicians, pediatricians, rheumatologists, hematologists, gastroenterologists, and otorhinolaryngologists, examine and treat children with oral symptoms. …”
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Egyptian guidelines for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis — 2022 update by Yasser El Miedany, Mohammed Hassan Abu-Zaid, Maha El Gaafary, Mona Mansour, Nihal Fathy, Waleed Hassan, Mohamed Mortada, Mervat Eissa, Samar Abdelhamed Tabra, Salwa Galal, Nermeen Foad, Rehab Ali Ibrahim, Basma Medhat, Gehan El Olemy, Yasmin Adel, Rasha Ghaleb, Sally Saber, Naglaa GadAllah

“…Abstract Background Busy rheumatologists, and busy patients as well as policy makers, require accurate, succinct, transparent, easily digested summaries of evidence and recommendations for management. …”
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Immune recovery uveitis in Whipple’s disease: an unusual ocular presentation by Hippolyte Lequain, Stéphane Abramowicz, Julien Seiller, Amro Abukhashbah, Carole Burillon, Emmanuelle Vignot, Olivier Brunet, Pascal Sève

“…Ophthalmologists, rheumatologists, and internists should be aware of this rare complication, particularly in the context of previous immunosuppressive therapy.…”
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Progress in rheumatology in the early 21st century by E. L. Nasonov

“…In the coming years, the main lines of researches by Russian rheumatologists will be to elaborate a strategy to prevent IIRDs; to introduce innovative methods for their early diagnosis and treatment (biological agents, JAK inhibitors, and other cell signaling molecules) and for the prediction of the outcomes of the most severe forms of IIRD; to realize the concept of personified medicine (to investigate the prognostic biomarkers of the efficiency and safety of targeted therapy), to reduce the risk of infectious complications, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, osteoporotic fractures, and other comorbidities.…”
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Validation of the 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus in ANA-positive Chinese patients by Yuen Kwan Chung, Ling Yin Ho, Carolyn Lee, Chi Hung To, Chi Chiu Mok

“…The performance of these criteria in predicting a clinical diagnosis of SLE as judged by an independent panel of rheumatologists was studied and compared in different subgroups. …”
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TOCILIZUMAB IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH SYSTEMIC JUVENILE ARTHRITIS: ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE THERAPY EFFICIENCY IN THE LONG TERM by M. I. Kaleda, I. P. Nikishina

“…The introduction of tocilizumab — a drug that blocks interleukin 6 — into the practice of pediatric rheumatologists is an important achievement in the treatment of systemic juvenile arthritis (SJA). …”
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Exploring the understanding and experience of women with rheumatic diseases regarding fertility intention- a qualitative content analysis by Elham Manouchehri, Mona Larki, Maryam Sahebari

“…Conclusion In order to improve the outcomes of pregnancy for women with RDs, the medical professionals who manage them must actively and frequently inquire about their intentions to childbearing and offer them individualized guidance on how to be in the best possible health at the time of conception. Rheumatologists, gynecologists, and reproductive health specialists can better address the sexual and reproductive health needs of this population by enhancing their collaboration in the care of women with RDs.…”
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Performance of a New Instrument for the Measurement of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity: The SLE-DAS by Malcolm Koo, Ming-Chi Lu

“…Consequently, it is paramount for rheumatologists to assess disease activity, identify flare-ups, and establish treatment goals for patients with SLE. …”
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BIOSIMILARS IN RHEUMATOLOGY by E. L. Nasonov

“…Preliminary provisions and recommendations of the All-Russian public organization «Association of Rheumatologists of Russia» concerning the place of biosimilars in rheumatology are formulated.…”
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Uveitis- a rare disease often associated with systemic diseases and infections- a systematic review of 2619 patients by Barisani-Asenbauer Talin, Maca Saskia M, Mejdoubi Lamiss, Emminger Wolfgang, Machold Klaus, Auer Herbert

“…</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Ophthalmologists, rheumatologists, infectiologists, neurologists and general practitioners should be familiar with the differential diagnosis of uveitis. …”
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Nailfold videocapillaroscopy in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis by Megan M. Sullivan, Andy Abril, Nabeel Aslam, Colleen T. Ball, Florentina Berianu

“…Nailfold videocapillaroscopy images were used for a semiquantitative analysis on capillary density, morphology, dilation, and microhemorrhage after review by 2 rheumatologists. Disease characteristics, occurrence of recent disease flare, and presence of ANCA were recorded. …”
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Dermatological findings in common rheumatologic diseases in children by Melike Kibar Ozturk, Ilkin Zindanci, Betul Sozeri

“…Since it is not always easy to perform biopsy in children to confirm skin involvement of a rheumatologic disease, skin findings can help both dermatologists and rheumatologists in diagnosis. [Med-Science 2019; 8(2.000): 335-42]…”
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SOME ASPECTS OF THE ETIOLOGY, PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION (A REVIEW) by L.P. Bezkorovaina, Z.Ye. Zhehulovych

“…Background.Temporomandibular joint diseases (TMJ) occupy a special place among dental diseases due to the complexity of the clinical picture which often depends on within the professional competence of doctors of various specialties - otolaryngologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, diseases whose complicate diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Health Care Providers’ Experiences of a Mandatory Nationwide Transition to an Adalimumab Biosimilar by Chiara Gasteiger, Maria Lobo, Lun Shen Wong, Rachel Murdoch, Nicola Dalbeth

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand with 164 providers involved in the nationwide adalimumab brand change. Rheumatologists (n = 39), rheumatology nurses (n = 16), and pharmacists (n = 109) completed a survey that assessed their satisfaction with logistics and supply, information and education, support, and administrative workload and reported what did and did not go well during the transition. …”
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Brainstem auditory evoked potentials findings in ankylosing spondylitis by Iulia Georgiana Stamate, Daniela Marilena Trofin, Elena Rezus, Cristian Dinu Popescu

“…Collaboration between neurologists and rheumatologists should be considered in monitoring AS patients.…”
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Seeking insights into the EPidemiology, treatment and Outcome of Childhood Arthritis through a multinational collaborative effort: Introduction of the EPOCA study by Consolaro Alessandro, Ruperto Nicolino, Filocamo Giovanni, Lanni Stefano, Bracciolini Giulia, Garrone Marco, Scala Silvia, Villa Luca, Silvestri Giuseppe, Tani Daniela, Zolesi Alessandra, Martini Alberto, Ravelli Angelo

“…The multinational study of the EPidemiology, treatment and Outcome of Childhood Arthritis (EPOCA study) is aimed to obtain information on the frequency of JIA subtypes in different geographic areas, the therapeutic approaches adopted by pediatric rheumatologists practicing in diverse countries or continents, and the disease and health status of children with JIA currently followed worldwide. …”
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