Review
Immunology
W. Watson Buchanan, K. D. Rainsford, Colin A. Kean, Walter F. Kean
Summary: Non-medicinal therapies using water, salts, exercise, massage, supportive devices, and electricity have been used for centuries to benefit individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. The development of various medications, including morphine-derived products, acetyl salicylic acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, paracetamol, corticosteroids, and biologics, has significantly advanced joint pain management. The main objectives of managing musculoskeletal pain are to reduce or eliminate joint pain, improve joint function and mobility, enhance muscle strength, and prevent damage to joint cartilage and supporting structures.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Teuku Muhammad Haykal Putra, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez, Wishnu Aditya Widodo, Maria Elfiana, Sidhi Laksono, Quang Ngoc Nguyen, Jack Wei Chieh Tan, Jagat Narula
Summary: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is still a significant global cardiovascular burden, although it is no longer common in wealthy countries. Centuries of history have given us a thorough understanding of RHD's pathophysiology. Infections caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) trigger an immune response that leads to inflammation and cardiac dysfunction. Myocardial fibrosis, which is prevalent in RHD patients, can be used to determine treatment options and predict intervention outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Linda Wickering, Catherina Lautwein, Hanna Nitsche, Michael Schneider, Tanja Hechler
Summary: To provide customized pain science education, it is necessary to assess children's biopsychosocial pain concepts. A new tool, the biopsychosocial pain concept matrix (BiPS matrix), is introduced to assess children's pain concepts in five domains. The preliminary study assesses the readability and understandability of the items in cognitive interviews with healthy children and pre-tests the BiPS matrix with an online survey. The results reveal difficulties in understanding some items, with children's understanding increasing with age. Age, chronic pain status, and pain in the social environment are positively associated with the overall pain concept score.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jacopo Ciaffi, Elena Vanni, Luana Mancarella, Veronica Brusi, Lucia Lisi, Federica Pignatti, Susanna Naldi, Elisa Assirelli, Simona Neri, Massimo Reta, Cesare Faldini, Francesco Ursini
Summary: With the increasing number of reports on post-acute COVID-19 musculoskeletal manifestations, it is crucial to summarize the available literature in order to gain a better understanding of this new and not fully understood phenomenon. In this systematic review, 54 original papers were included to provide an updated picture of post-acute COVID-19 musculoskeletal manifestations, particularly focusing on joint pain, new-onset rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases, and the presence of autoantibodies related to inflammatory arthritis. The findings highlighted the frequent occurrence of rheumatological symptoms after COVID-19, suggesting the potential role of SARS-CoV-2 as a trigger for autoimmune conditions and rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.
Article
Immunology
Julie Bennett, Jane Zhang, William Leung, Susan Jack, Jane Oliver, Rachel Webb, Nigel Wilson, Dianne Sika-Paotonu, Matire Harwood, Michael Baker
Summary: The study revealed significantly higher rates of initial hospitalizations and deaths related to acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease among Maori and Pacific Island population groups compared to European/other ethnicity in New Zealand. Rates were also found to be higher in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, highlighting the importance of addressing social and ethnic inequalities to reduce the burden of these diseases.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Sushmithadev Kumaradev, Christian Roux, Jeremie Sellam, Serge Perrot, Thao Pham, Aline Dugravot, Anna Molto
Summary: The study found that being older, female, non-Caucasian, and having lower education was associated with worse pain in early and/or long-standing IRDs, despite universally accessible health care. Early identification of at-risk populations and implementation of multidisciplinary strategies may reduce patient-reported health outcome disparities.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Cecile Batailler, John Swan, Elliot Sappey Marinier, Elvire Servien, Sebastien Lustig
Summary: Total knee arthroplasty is an effective treatment for severe osteoarthritis, but up to 20% of patients may remain dissatisfied. New technologies in TKA, such as patient-specific instruments, customized implants, sensors, accelerometers, and robotic-assisted systems, offer advantages but also limitations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Allergy
Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, Xenophon Aggelides, Sofia Stamataki, Emmanuel Prokopakis, Michael Katotomichelakis, Paraskevi Xepapadaki
Summary: Rhinitis, especially allergic rhinitis, is a common hypersensitivity condition that impacts the health economy and quality of life of individual patients. Current therapeutic algorithms are mainly based on principles from adult studies but are being extrapolated to the pediatric population.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andrea K. Newman, Calia A. Morais, Benjamin P. Van Dyke, Beverly E. Thorn
Summary: This study provides an initial evaluation of a new measure of chronic pain beliefs, the pain concepts questionnaire (PCQ), within a low-SES population. The psychometric properties of the PCQ were found to be promising and could be useful in pain assessment and interventions. These results highlight the importance of pain beliefs in chronic pain management and the need for further research in this area.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Livia Roseti, Brunella Grigolo
Summary: Joint pain and arthralgia can be symptoms of COVID-19, and there is evidence suggesting a possible relationship between the virus and the development of inflammatory arthritis. Viral infections and rheumatic diseases have documented associations, and they share genetic and environmental risk factors. The interaction between viruses and the immune system plays a role in the development of rheumatic diseases, and infections may contribute to autoimmune rheumatic diseases and patient mortality. Therefore, understanding the interaction between viral infections and rheumatic diseases is crucial.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Guillaume Fargeot, Andoni Echaniz-Laguna
Summary: Sensory neuronopathy (SN) is a rare disorder caused by a variety of genetic and acquired factors, presenting with proprioceptive ataxia, sensory abnormalities, and reflex loss. Classic causes include cancer, Sjogren's syndrome, and vitamin deficiency, while new genetic and dysimmune disorders have also been associated with SN.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Rafael Alonso, Juan Jose Lahuerta
Summary: The development of new resources for diagnosis and response assessment in multiple myeloma has been a long process, with advancements in technical tools and understanding of the disease. The concept of minimal residual disease has gained significance in recent years, but its precise role in clinical management is still to be defined.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Kevin F. Boehnke, Winfried Haeuser, Mary-Ann Fitzcharles
Summary: This review addresses the uncertainties surrounding the medical use of cannabidiol (CBD), including legal and commercial aspects, recent evidence, dosing regimens, and current challenges. The author highlights the potential of CBD for relieving symptoms in rheumatology patients, but emphasizes the lack of sound clinical evidence. The urgency to accumulate reliable evidence is emphasized.
CURRENT RHEUMATOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Rheumatology
Christine Anastasiou, Jinoos Yazdany
Summary: This article discusses the prevalence, efficacy, and safety of opioid analgesics in patients with rheumatic diseases. Recent studies show long-term opioid use is common in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease, but there is no evidence to support its efficacy in pain control and function improvement. Some data shows potential adverse effects including increased risk for fractures and opioid poisoning hospitalizations.
CURRENT OPINION IN RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Herta Flor, Koichi Noguchi, Rolf-Detlef Treede, Dennis C. Turk
Summary: The decades since the inauguration of the International Association for the Study of Pain have witnessed significant progress in pain research, including advancements in scientific concepts, new technologies, and approaches, which have positively influenced pain management and education.
Article
Rheumatology
S. Louis Bridges, Steffen Gay
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Joshua F. Baker, Daniel G. Baker
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
William Neal Roberts Jr, Edward R. Lew, Matthew H. Liang
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Daniel A. Albert
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Virginia D. Steen, Thomas A. Medsger
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Patricia Woo, Ross E. Petty
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
H. James Williams, Grant W. Cannon, Daniel O. Clegg
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Biographical-Item
Rheumatology
Daniel J. Wallace
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Ann K. Rosenthal, Mary E. Csuka, Paul Halverson
Summary: Dr. McCarty is a giant in the field of rheumatology. His clinical and scientific discoveries have had a major impact and benefited many patients. He has been an exceptional mentor and role model, influencing our clinical practice styles, the importance we place on clinical observation, and our approach to scientific questions.
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Arthur Weinstein
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Marc C. Hochberg
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Richard M. Silver
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Anthony M. Reginato, Michelle A. Petri, Jonathan Kay
Summary: Bauer and Ropes were influential figures in the field of rheumatology, making significant contributions through clinical observation and laboratory research. They were also exceptional mentors and leaders in the field.
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
Mary K. Crow, Josef S. Smolen
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Rheumatology
James S. Louie
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
