Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been defined as a unique inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. Its exact prevalence is unknown, but estimates vary from 0.3% to 1% of the population. The ...

Objectives To assess the effects of Rituximab (RTX) on skin and lung fibrosis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) belonging to the European Scleroderma Trial and Research (EUSTAR) cohort and ...

Background The Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) is a new composite index to assess disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). It fulfils important aspects of truth, ...

Objective To examine the association between cardioprotective use of low-dose aspirin and the risk of recurrent gout attacks among gout patients. Methods We conducted an online case-crossover study of ...

Background Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone mass and changes in bone architecture, leading to pain and reduced mobility in patients. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) ...

Objectives To examine the frequency and patterns of monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition in tendons and ligaments in patients with gout using dual-energy CT (DECT). Methods Ninety-two patients ...

The incidence of infection after animal bites is increasing and can be a significant illness with many organs affected.1The key to successful management depends on an accurate diagnosis based on a ...

Objective: To examine the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to disease occurrence in 26 families with two or more members affected with systemic lupus ...

Background Based on results of the post-authorisation safety trial Oral Surveillance (OS, see [1]), the European and US-American regulatory agencies in 2021 issued warnings about malignancy risk ...