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Type I interferon-related genes in peripheral blood of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and its association with disease activity
Background and objectives. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive systemic autoimmune disorder that mainly targets the joints, causing inflammation and …
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Study of collagen type III and VI remodeling as a potential biomarker for disease activity in systemic lupus patients with lupus nephritis
Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate collagen type III and VI remodeling biomarkers as a possible indicator of disease activity …
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Serum Dickkopf-1 levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: relationship with disease activity and interstitial lung disease
Objectives. This study aimed to determine whether blood levels of Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) in RA patients are associated with disease activity …
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Beyond the joint: subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with psoriatic arthritis
Background. Atherosclerosis represents a major cardiovascular risk factor and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with psoriatic …
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Association of resistin, visfatin, and carotid intima-media thickness with articular and extra-articular complications in rheumatoid arthritis
Background. Adipocytokines are hormones secreted by adipose tissue that play a significant role in the immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …
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Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase genotype and homocysteine levels: association with rheumatoid arthritis
Background. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is necessary for maintaining folate homeostasis. When MTHFR function is impaired, homocysteine levels increase, augmenting the …
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Exploratory study of neutrophil extra cellular traps (NETs) as diagnostic biomarkers in psoriatic arthritis patients
Objectives. Neutrophils are implicated in the development of numerous autoimmune diseases, exhibiting an increased ability to generate neutrophil extracellular traps …
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound as a tool for detecting rheumatologic manifestations in chronic hypothyroidism
Background. Thyroid hormone regulates energy metabolism in the musculoskeletal system. Patients with hypothyroidism (HT) commonly complain of muscle and joint …
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Role of serum calprotectin in diagnosis of spondyloarthropathy
Background. This study aimed to investigate the role of serum calprotectin in patients with axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis (SpA), and …
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Fatigue and depression in Behçet’s disease: Association with cranial Doppler ultrasound parameters and clinical activity
Objective. Fatigue and depression cause a psychological burden in patients with Behçet’s disease (BD) and may be associated with altered …
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Multisystem Erdheim-Chester disease: A case-based review with emphasis on nuclear imaging and diagnostic challenges
Objective. To illustrate the diagnostic value of hybrid nuclear imaging in Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) through a detailed case report and …
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Thrombosis in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: analysis of COMOSLE-Egypt study population
Introduction. Thrombosis is prevalent in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, studies focusing on the impact of thrombosis on …
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Delay in diagnosis in Egyptian axial spondylarthritis patients, contributing factors and worldwide stance
Objectives. Among all rheumatic diseases, axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has one of the longest delays between the onset of symptoms and …
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Ultrasound 7 score and serum chemerin in rheumatoid arthritis: Relation to disease activity
Background and objectives. Chemerin is an adipokine associated with inflammation. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is now widely used for detecting and monitoring …
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Coexistence of anti-synthetase syndrome, myasthenia and scleroderma: A scarce case report
Introduction. Polyautoimmunity refers to the phenomenon where an individual is affected by multiple autoimmune diseases simultaneously. This condition underscores the …
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Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in gouty patients: relation to musculoskeletal ultrasonographic findings and serum sclerostin level
Objectives. To detect subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in gout patients and its relation to musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) manifestations and serum …
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Diet and joint symptoms: A survey of Moroccan patients with osteoarthritis
Introduction. Patients with osteoarthritis not only ask about the impact of weight on their symptoms, but also the impact of …
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Autoimmune thyroiditis in psoriatic disease
Objectives. To assess autoimmune thyroiditis prevalence in subclinical and clinical psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Materials and methods. 45 female adult Egyptian …
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Diagnosis delay in rheumatoid-arthritis-patients: comment
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Diagnosis delay in Egyptian rheumatoid-arthritis patients: underlying factors and outcomes – retrospective observational study
Background. Early initiation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment leads to better outcomes and low disease activity. In spite of these, …
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