Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eric J. Panther, William Dodd, Alec Clark, Brandon Lucke-Wold
Summary: The communication between the enteric nervous system (ENS) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS) is crucial for maintaining systemic homeostasis. The health of the gut microbiome plays a vital role in regulating the overall function and well-being of the individual, and neurological injuries can modulate the status of the microbiome. Interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and oral SCFAs may be beneficial in the recovery from neurological injuries.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Antoine Soulages, Igor Sibon, Jean-Michel Vallat, Emmanuel Ellie, Frederic Bourdain, Fanny Duval, Louis Carla, Marie-Laure Martin-Negrier, Guilhem Sole, Charles Laurent, Agnes Monnier, Gwendal Le Masson, Stephane Mathis
Summary: This review discusses the neurological complications of giant cell arteritis, both cranial and extra cranial, in order to help avoid diagnostic pitfalls.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Michael Camilleri
Summary: Neurological diseases can affect gastrointestinal function, primarily through abnormalities in motor function, leading to a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Diagnosis involves a combination of imaging and measurement techniques, and treatment focuses on addressing the underlying neurological disease, restoring normal hydration and nutrition, and pharmacological treatment of gastrointestinal neuromuscular disorders.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Rafid Mustafa
Summary: This article provides a review on the pathophysiology, neurological presentations, and management of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). APS can manifest with various neurological syndromes, with cerebrovascular disease being the most common. Testing for antiphospholipid antibodies is recommended for atypical or younger individuals with neurological presentations. In catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS), which progresses rapidly and involves multiple organs, potential alternative microangiopathic syndromes should be considered. Anticoagulation remains the mainstay of therapy in APS, while triple therapy with anticoagulation, corticosteroids, and plasma exchange is standard of care in CAPS.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Matthew K. Hensley, Desiree Markantone, Hallie C. Prescott
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 can cause a variety of neurological complications in addition to respiratory symptoms. This article describes the mechanism of neuroinvasion by SARS-CoV-2 and the epidemiology, outcomes, and treatments for neurological manifestations of COVID-19.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Elodie Meppiel, Nathan Peiffer-Smadja, Alexandra Maury, Imen Bekri, Cecile Delorme, Virginie Desestret, Lucas Gorza, Geoffroy Hautecloque-Raysz, Sophie Landre, Annie Lannuzel, Solene Moulin, Peggy Perrin, Paul Petitgas, Francois SellaI, Adrien Wang, Pierre Tattevin, Thomas de Broucker
Summary: This study provides an overview of neurologic manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in 222 COVID-19 patients during the French COVID-19 epidemic in 2020. The results showed a wide range of neurologic diseases and a high short-term mortality rate.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Shani Pozailov, Siham Elamour, Iris Noyman, Shalom Ben-Shimol
Summary: This study evaluated the neurological manifestation of influenza in hospitalized children, comparing their demographic and clinical characteristics to those without neurological manifestation. The most common neurological manifestation among neuro-flu patients was seizures. Patients with neuro-flu had higher rates of neurological comorbidities, indicating that neuro-flu is mainly influenced by host factors. Additionally, neuro-flu patients had lower rates of pneumonia, suggesting that they are admitted in the early stage of infection, triggering the neurological response.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Aline Almeida Bentes, Ana Paula Correa Crispim, Paula Eillanny Silva Marinho, Eisler Cristiane Carvalho Viegas, Karina Soares Loutfi, Isabela Guedes, Sara Tavares Araujo, Alice Martins Alvarenga, Luciana Maria Campos E. Silva, Marcele Almeida Santos, Aline Karla Batista, Pedro Paulo Alvarenga, Talitah Michel Sanchez Candiani, Erna Geessien Kroon, Roberta Maia de Castro Romanelli
Summary: In this study, researchers evaluated neurological complications in 11 children with noncongenital Zika virus infection who presented with central nervous system signs. Zika virus RNA was detected in the cerebrospinal fluid of these children. About one-quarter of the patients needed to take antiepileptic medication during follow-up, and 2 children experienced learning difficulties or developmental delay.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Edith L. Graham, Igor J. Koralnik, Eric M. Liotta
Summary: COVID-19 is a multisystem disease with significant and long-lasting neurologic consequences. In addition to relatively benign symptoms like headache, muscle pain, and loss of smell, COVID-19 can cause severe neurologic injuries that persist after the acute illness. Understanding the disease mechanisms and developing therapies targeting the neurologic complications are crucial for the management of COVID-19 patients.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Olukemi Adekanmbi, Olayinka Ilesanmi, Sulaiman Lakoh
Summary: Ebolavirus disease is a severe and often fatal systemic disease in human and non-human primates, with zoonotic and human-to-human transmission well documented. Neurologic manifestations in patients can range from mild confusion to severe conditions like meningitis and encephalitis. Rare neuropsychiatric symptoms in EVD include cognitive impairments like short-term memory loss and psychological symptoms like insomnia and depression. Despite the detection of Ebolavirus RNA in cerebrospinal fluid, further studies are needed to fully understand the pathogenic mechanisms of neurological disease in Ebolavirus infection.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Miguel Leal Rato, Matilde Bandeira, Vasco C. Romao, Diana Aguiar de Sousa
Summary: In recent years, the spectrum of neurological manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) has been expanding, with other neurological disorders besides stroke increasingly associated with the disease. Antiphospholipid antibodies are frequently found in patients with acute COVID-19, but clear evidence supporting their association with the risk of thrombotic events is still lacking.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Carlo Maria Rossi, Marco Vincenzo Lenti, Stefania Merli, Giovanni Santacroce, Antonio Di Sabatino
Summary: Allergic disorders are increasing in young people and are associated with significant disease burden. The altered immune system response in the gut is recognized as a relevant step in the pathogenesis of these disorders. Allergic disorders have a high prevalence in gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases, and comprehensive care for autoimmune gastrointestinal disorders should include evaluation and treatment of allergic disorders.
AUTOIMMUNITY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Malte Lenders, Eva Brand
Summary: This review focuses on the gastrointestinal manifestations of Fabry disease (FD), including symptoms, diagnosis, and management. It emphasizes the importance of considering FD as a possible diagnosis for patients with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms and highlights the benefits of timely initiation of specific therapy. The review also discusses the potential effectiveness of a low-FODMAP diet, pro- and prebiotics, and oral enzyme replacement therapy.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ilaria Mormile, Francesco Palestra, Angelica Petraroli, Stefania Loffredo, Francesca Wanda Rossi, Giuseppe Spadaro, Amato de Paulis, Maria Bova
Summary: Neurologic and psychiatric manifestations of bradykinin-mediated angioedema (HAE) have been described, but mainly limited to case reports and case series. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement may present with symptoms such as severe headaches, visual disturbance, seizures, and focal deficits. On the other hand, peripheral and autonomic nervous system manifestations are not well understood. Additionally, medication-induced angioedema can complicate diagnosis in patients with cardiovascular and neurologic disorders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aysha Habib Khan, Bushra Afroze, Hafsa Majid, Yusra Zaidi, Azeema Jamil, Lena Jafri
Summary: This study found that adult patients with Alkaptonuria often have musculoskeletal involvement, and all patients have a history of urine darkening on standing. The high prevalence of musculoskeletal involvement in patients with Alkaptonuria may be overlooked by physicians unless specifically tested for.
Article
Rheumatology
Martin Krusche, Rahman Osei-Davies, Ingrid Becker, Franziska Grundmann, Volker Burst, Ina Koetter, Torsten Kubacki
JCR-JOURNAL OF CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Nikolas Ruffer, Martin Krusche, Marie-Therese Holzer, Christian Hagel, Ina Koetter
Summary: Vasculitides can present with diverse clinical signs involving skin, peripheral nerves, and musculature. mPAN is characterized by elevated inflammatory markers, vasculitic skin lesions, active polyneuropathy, and lower limb myalgia. Magnetic resonance imaging and muscle biopsy provide crucial diagnostic information for patients with vasculitic syndromes.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Nikolas Ruffer, Martin Krusche, Konstanze Holl-Ulrich, Ina Koetter, Fabian Loetscher
Summary: Cocaine mixed with levamisole can cause osteocartilaginous destruction mimicking granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and can also lead to systemic vasculitis. Early diagnosis and drug cessation are crucial for clinical improvement.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Alexandru Garaiman, Klaus Steigmiller, Catherine Gebhard, Carina Mihai, Rucsandra Dobrota, Cosimo Bruni, Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Joerg Henes, Jeska De Vries-Bouwstra, Vanessa Smith, Andrea Doria, Yannick Allanore, Lorenzo Dagna, Branimir Anic, Carlomaurizio Montecucco, Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Mickael Martin, Yoshiya Tanaka, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Ulrike Held, Oliver Distler, Mike Oliver Becker
Summary: The DU-VASC model was developed and validated to assist in decision-making for the management of digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis. The model showed that PI treatment was the most important predictor associated with reduced occurrence of digital ulcers.
Article
Immunology
Yun Gun Jo, Lourdes Ortiz-Fernandez, Patrick Coit, Vuslat Yilmaz, Sibel P. Yentur, Fatma Alibaz-Oner, Kenan Aksu, Eren Erken, Nursen Duzgun, Gokhan Keser, Ayse Cefle, Ayten Yazici, Andac Ergen, Erkan Alpsoy, Carlo Salvarani, Bunyamin Kisacik, Ina Koetter, Joerg Henes, Muhammet Cinar, Arne Schaefer, Rahime M. Nohutcu, Fujio Takeuchi, Shinji Harihara, Toshikatsu Kaburaki, Meriam Messedi, Yeong-Wook Song, Timucin Kasifoglu, Javier Martin, Maria Francisca Gonzalez Escribano, Guher Saruhan-Direskeneli, Haner Direskeneli, Amr H. Sawalha
Summary: This study reveals that male patients with Behcet's disease have a higher genetic risk compared to female patients, primarily within the HLA region. These findings suggest that genetic factors might contribute to differences in disease presentation between men and women with Behcet's disease.
JOURNAL OF AUTOIMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Alain Lescoat, Doerte Huscher, Nils Schoof, Paolo Airo, Jeska De Vries-Bouwstra, Gabriela Riemekasten, Eric Hachulla, Andrea Doria, Edoardo Rosato, Nicolas Hunzelmann, Carlomaurizio Montecucco, Armando Gabrielli, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Oliver Distler, Jennifer Ben Shimol, Maurizio Cutolo, Yannick Allanore
Summary: The prevalence and characteristics of SSc-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) vary between geographical regions. This study aimed to explore the differences in prevalence, phenotype, treatment, and prognosis in patients with SSc-ILD from different regions in the EUSTAR database. The results showed significant variations in clinical characteristics, survival rates, and treatment approaches among different regions.
Article
Rheumatology
Nicole Stuebiger, Sanaz Farrokhi, Yannik Gkanatsas, Christoph Deuter, Ina Koetter
Summary: The etiology of uveitis varies greatly worldwide, with noninfectious causes being more common in industrial nations. In Germany, 44% of uveitis cases are due to systemic diseases, with spondylarthritis, vasculitis, and sarcoidosis being the most common associated conditions in rheumatology. Collaboration between ophthalmologists and rheumatologists is crucial in differentiating uveitis subtypes and determining the optimal treatment options.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Rheumatology
Ina Koetter
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Nicole Stuebiger, Sanaz Farrokhi, Yannik Gkanatsas, Christoph Deuter, Ina Koetter
Summary: This article presents the different forms of uveitis and their clinical manifestations, emphasizing the importance of correct differential diagnosis. The article is divided into two parts, with the first part introducing the types, symptoms, diagnostics, and complications of uveitis, and the second part explaining the associations between uveitis and rheumatological and other systemic diseases.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Simon Kuster, Suzana Jordan, Muriel Elhai, Ulrike Held, Klaus Steigmiller, Cosimo Bruni, Fabio Cacciapaglia, Serena Vettori, Elise Siegert, Simona Rednic, Veronica Codullo, Paolo Airo, Yolanda Braun-Moscovici, Nicolas Hunzelmann, Maria Joao Salvador, Valeria Riccieri, Ana-Maria Gheorghiu, Juan Jose Alegre Sancho, Katarzyna Romanowska-Prochnicka, Ivan Castellvi, Ina Koetter, Marie-Elise Truchetet, Fj Lopez-Longo, Pavel Novikov, Alessandro Giollo, Yuichiro Shirai, Laura Belloli, Elisabetta Zanatta, Eric Hachulla, Vanessa Smith, Chris Denton, Ruxandra M. Ionescu, Tim Schmeiser, Joerg H. W. Distler, Armando Gabrielli, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Masataka Kuwana, Yannick Allanore, Oliver Distler
Summary: This study utilized the EUSTAR database to assess the safety and effectiveness of Tocilizumab in a real-life setting. Although the results did not show significant effectiveness, the consistency of direction in all predefined endpoints generates a hypothesis for potential effectiveness in a broader SSc population.
Article
Rheumatology
Stefan Vordenbaeumen, Eugen Feist, Juergen Rech, Martin Fleck, Norbert Blank, Johannes-Peter Haas, Ina Koetter, Martin Krusche, Gamal Chehab, Bimba Hoyer, Uta Kiltz, Dorothea Fell, Julia Reiners, Christiane Weseloh, Matthias Schneider, Juergen Braun
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Georg R. Herrnstadt, Marie-Therese Holzer, Oliver M. Steinmetz, Ina Koetter, Simon Melderis
Summary: Connective tissue diseases (CTD) are a group of inflammatory systemic diseases that can affect various organs, and kidney involvement is a common and severe complication. Kidney biopsy is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions. Different CTDs have varying types of renal involvement and require different treatment approaches.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Stefan Vordenbaeumen, Eugen Feist, Juergen Rech, Martin Fleck, Norbert Blank, Johannes-Peter Haas, Ina Koetter, Martin Krusche, Gamal Chehab, Bimba Hoyer, Uta Kiltz, Dorothea Fell, Julia Reiners, Christiane Weseloh, Matthias Schneider, Juergen Braun
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Norbert Blank, Marc Schmalzing, Pia Moinzadeh, Max Oberste, Elise Siegert, Ulf Mueller-Ladner, Gabriela Riemekasten, Claudia Guenther, Ina Koetter, Gabriele Zeidler, Christiane Pfeiffer, Aaron Juche, Ilona Jandova, Jan Ehrchen, Laura Susok, Tim Schmeiser, Cord Sunderkoetter, Jorg H. W. Distler, Margitta Worm, Alexander Kreuter, Gernot Keysser, Hanns-Martin Lorenz, Thomas Krieg, Nicolas Hunzelmann, Jorg Henes
Summary: This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of HSCT therapy for patients with SSc and compare them with non-HSCT patients. The results showed that HSCT therapy can improve the condition and reduce mortality of SSc patients to some extent. However, when comparing HSCT cohorts with control groups, the distribution of risk factors for mortality should be considered.
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Rheumatology
Marie-Therese Holzer, Martin Krusche, Nikolas Ruffer, Heinrich Haberstock, Marlene Stephan, Tobias B. Huber, Ina Koetter
Summary: In this study, an increase in new-onset dermatomyositis after SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination was observed. The findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination may trigger interferon-pathway, leading to the production of dermatomyositis-specific autoantibodies.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)