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Acute pancreatitis as presenting feature of SLE

Gastrointestinal involvement is common in systemic lupus erythematosus but acute pancreatitis as an initial manifestation is extremely rare. The patient's abdominal symptoms resolved after corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide therapy.

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Minimum 3 years remission crucial for preserving renal function in LN

Three years is the minimum duration of sustained clinical remission needed to protect patients with lupus nephritis against impaired kidney function and damage accrual.

Ultrasound beyond joints

A practical guide to the main pathologic ultrasound findings associated with extra-articular manifestations of rheumatic diseases. Also learn about the advantages and limitations of ultrasound, and emerging innovations in the field.

Uncommon type of vasculitis

Isolated celiac artery vasculitis is extremely rare, but it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal pain, particularly when imaging reveals vascular abnormalities.

Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in elderly patients

What are the key considerations for managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in the oldest old (≥80 years), in the context of multimorbidity, physical and mental disability, and polypharmacy?

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Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases. 

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Minimum 3 years remission crucial for preserving renal function in LN

FMT fails to ReSScue GI symptoms in systemic sclerosis patients

Add-on obinutuzumab improves response in lupus nephritis

Can TNF inhibitors be used in RA patients with cancer?

High rate of relapse after adalimumab discontinuation in JIA

Baricitinib shows promise for polymyalgia rheumatica

Case Studies

Acute pancreatitis as presenting feature of SLE

Gastrointestinal involvement is common in systemic lupus erythematosus but acute pancreatitis as an initial manifestation is extremely rare. The patient's abdominal symptoms resolved after corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide therapy.

Uncommon type of vasculitis

Isolated celiac artery vasculitis is extremely rare, but it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal pain, particularly when imaging reveals vascular abnormalities.

Successful treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis

The JAK inhibitor tofacitinib proved effective in treating a 7-year-old with anti-MDA5 antibody-positive juvenile dermatomyositis complicated by refractory interstitial lung disease.

Current Reviews

Pharmacological modes of plant-derived compounds for targeting inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis: A comprehensive review on immunomodulatory perspective

Arthritis is the most prevalent cause of disability worldwide. It describes a group of disease where one or more joints become inflamed and rigid, resulting in discomfort from restricted joint motion and structural damage (Gravallese & Firestein …

Evaluating the prognostic role of computed tomography Hounsfield units in anticipating spinal outcomes post-instrumentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Spinal instrumentation involves the use of implants, such as rods, plates, screws, or interbody devices, to stabilize the spine and maintain vertebral alignment. Common surgical techniques include anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior …

Recent advances and insights into imaging of axial spondyloarthritis

Imaging of the axial skeleton is a critical component of the diagnosis, management and follow-up of axial spondyloarthritis which may be difficult on clinical grounds and biological data alone. The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are anatomically complex …

PTH1 receptor agonists for fracture risk: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Osteoporosis, defined by reduced bone mineral density and macro- and micro-architectural degradation, leads to increased fracture risk, particularly in aging populations. While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) demonstrate that PTH1 receptor …

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Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases. 

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Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

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The unique challenges of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis patients: a proposed framework for an individualized transitional care plan

Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a severe lifelong and life-threatening autoimmune disease with multi-organ involvement. Compared to those with adult-onset disease, cSLE patients have more aggressive disease with a higher …

Secukinumab Persistence in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: An Adalimumab-Matched Retrospective Cohort Database Study (FLYWAY)

This article is published with digital features, including an infographic, to facilitate understanding of the article. To view digital features for this article, go to https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28286825 .

Real-World Experience with an Adalimumab Biosimilar (ABP 501) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis in Europe: Results from the Adelphi Disease Specific Programme

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [ 1 ], axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), including ankylosing spondylitis (AS) [ 2 , 3 ], psoriatic arthritis (PsA) [ 4 ], and psoriasis (PsO) [ 5 ] are immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) with a range of clinical …

Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards knee osteoarthritis: a regional study in Chinese patients

Knee osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative knee osteoarthritis, is a prevalent form of osteoarthritis characterized by pain and a reduced health-related quality of life [ 1 , 2 ]. This chronic inflammatory joint disease significantly hinders …

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Acute pancreatitis as presenting feature of SLE

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ALS in a patient with CLL and drug-related SLR

A man with a skin rash and left leg weakness was diagnosed with sarcoid-like reaction due to treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and ultimately also amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when the motor symptoms progressed.

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Cardio-rheumatology: an emerging specialty

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