Purpose: To determine the value of lung ultrasound (LUS) compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in early diagnosis interstitial disease (ILD) patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients and Methods: An observational prospective study was performed. Were included respiratory symptoms or/and, crackles auscultation during medical consultation. All underwent chest X-rays, LUS, HRCT,and function tests. Results: A total 192 RA were included. Mean duration 16.8 ± 11.1 years....

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease of autoimmune origin and occurs most frequently between the ages 40 60. RA associated with comorbidities such as sexual disorders sleep that affect patient's quality life.

La artritis reumatoide (AR) es una enfermedad crónica de origen autoinmune y se presenta con mayor frecuencia entre los 40 60 años. AR asocia a comorbilidades como trastornos sexuales del sueño que afectan la calidad vida paciente.

A artrite reumatoide (AR) é uma doença crônica de origem autoimune e ocorre com maior frequência entre 40 60 anos. AR está associada a comorbidades como distúrbios sexuais do sono que afetam qualidade vida paciente.

Introducción. El síndrome de Sjögren es una enfermedad autoinmunitaria sistémica. Se ha descrito la utilidad inmunohistoquímica biopsia glándula salival menor por su en caracterización del fenotipo los linfocitos casos difícil diagnóstico.Objetivo. Describir las variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, serológicas, histopatológicas e inmunohistoquímicas pacientes con seco quienes se practicó que resultó un puntaje foco uno o más.Materiales y métodos. adelantó estudio observacional,...

<h3>Background:</h3> In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the use of bDMARD (biological) medications is considered among treatment options as part control disease activity. Pharmacovigilance programs deals with detection, evaluation and understanding adverse events medications. recent years there have been reports about increased risk events, especially cardiovascular thrombotic JAK inhibitors. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To make a comparison drug reactions (DAR) (DAE) between inhibitors anti-TNFs in...

To assess the frequency of polyautoimmunity (PolyA) in a cohort Colombian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to identify associated factors.This is an analytical cross-sectional study specialized center., comprehensive review medical records SLE was performed from 2015 2020 order obtain demographic, clinical data, laboratory, treatment information. Associations between PolyA, characteristics disease were explored.A total 463 included analysis. The average age 47.3 ± 15...

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 1.5-2 times higher than the general population. fundamental factor for CVD age, related to alterations at arterial level. aim study was compare vascular age (VA) RA under a strict treat-to-target (T2T) strategy Osteoarthritis (OA) without follow up and assess influence inflammaging (chronic, sterile, low-grade inflammation aging) metabolic markers on VA.This an analytical cross-sectional study. Patients...

This study evaluated a non-face-to-face-multidisciplinary consultation model in population with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. is an analytical observational of prospective cohort simple random sampling. RA patients were followed for 12 weeks (Jul-Oct 2020). Two groups included: telemedicine care (TM), and usual face-to-face (UC). Patients could voluntarily change (transition (TR)). Activity disease, quality life, disability, therapeutic adherence, self-care ability...

To describe clinical characteristics and effectiveness of health care in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as part a multidisciplinary model (MCM) specialized rheumatology center, compared the results national registry RA (NARRA) evidence real-world management.We conducted study (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) based on an analysis electronic records cohort managed "Treat-to-Target" strategy center Colombia MCM, NARRA that includes different models usual care.We have analyzed 7053...

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects different areas of the patient's body. Patient education and health literacy essential for them to participate actively in follow-up. Objectives The aim this study was assess differences between clinimetric measurements done by medical team patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) RA understand impact patient strategies order identify assessment methods. Methods This longitudinal cohort study. It included adult patients...

A artrite reumatoide (AR) é uma doença crônica que compromete vários aspectos do paciente. educação paciente essencial para alcançar participação ativa em cumprimento com os objetivos tratamento.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that compromises multiple patient issues. Patient education essential for pursuing an active participation in compliance with treatment objectives.

La artritis reumatoide (AR) es una enfermedad crónica que compromete múltiples aspectos del paciente, siendo la educación de este esencial para lograr participación activa en el cumplimiento los objetivos tratamiento.

To describe the effectiveness and persistence of treatment with three anti-TNFα drugs, Infliximab, Etanercept, Adalimumab, in patients Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) a rheumatology center.

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disease, in which there are different lines of treatment (conventional and biological DMARDs, among others) to control the progression disease. One most used treatments Tocilizumab (TCZ), an IL-6 inhibitor. At end 2021, Colombia, supply shortage TCZ occurred due Covid-19 pandemic widespread use, led mandatory need change with other molecules patients RA. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To evaluate rate therapeutic...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that requires targeted therapy focused on multidisciplinary approach in which several specialties intervene to improve the illness outcome. <h3>Objectives:</h3> The aim of present study describe and analyze impact care model (Rheumatologist, rehabilitation physical medicine, nutritionist, psychology medical doctor) activity long-standing RA cohort. <h3>Methods:</h3> A retrospective observational was started...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatic diseases are known as disorders that mainly affect the components of musculoskeletal system: tendons, ligaments, bones, joints and muscles. The off-label use medications may be justified in cases where a therapeutic option or alternative is required some population groups. One with greatest Rituximab (RTX), which described literature. In Latin America, unauthorized uses have little description literature, so this work aims to reveal impact on prescription...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune disease that requires complex, interdisciplinary management. In certain instances, interventions may be uselessness, particularly when patients fit the clinical definition for "difficult-to-treat" (D2T), proposed by European Alliance of Associations Rheumatology (EULAR) in 2021: individuals who have failed treatment, and show tendencies toward deterioration. <h3>Objectives:</h3> The aim present study to...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a persistent inflammatory condition that impacts synovial joints, leading to impairment cartilage, erosion bones, and systemic implications. This disease requires strict control evaluating activity, management under conventional (csDMARDs) biological (bDMARDs) treatment. Therefore, the measurement of treatment persistence essential assess effectiveness therapy in real-life. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To three anti-TNF drugs infliximab, etanercept...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that generates high economic impact on healthcare systems due to morbimortality and occupational disability. It crucial identify the macroeconomic of in Latin America order manage control costs it generates. <h3>Objectives:</h3> The aim study conduct systematic literature review identifying available health evaluation RA America. <h3>Methods:</h3> Published studies evaluations patients from period 2000 2023 were...

<h3>Background:</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease, where response to treatment (RT) the main management goal. Therefore, predicting RT fundamental, and warrants further study of predictor variables that are related RT. <h3>Objectives:</h3> The aim present identify in patients with RA, through artificial intelligence (AI) models specialized RA Center. <h3>Methods:</h3> Retrospective cohort study, was conducted adult attended between January June 2022. Baseline...

<h3>Background:</h3> Health literacy is an essential component to the well-being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This chronic autoimmune disease, which affects joints and can have a significant impact on quality life, requires deep understanding both condition itself, treatment options available. The relationship their peers allows them share experiences, emotional support, receive practical information, increase self-care awareness, adherence treatment. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To...

<h3>Background:</h3> There is no standardization of minor salivary gland biopsy (MSGB) in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS) for accurate interpretation immunohistochemistry (IHC) related findings. IHC could characterize the phenotype lymphocytes present an MSGB and be useful defining prognosis. <h3>Objectives:</h3> The aim was to describe histopathologic variables sicca focus score (FS) ≥1. <h3>Methods:</h3> Retrospective observational study syndrome. Clinical, histopathological...