A5021496247- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
2016-2025
ORCID
2025
Services Hospital
2024
Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano
2010-2023
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Psicofísica
2015
Ministerio de Educación Pública
2008
Sistema (Russia)
2008
To compare the incidence of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis (PsO) according to different treatments for their skin: topics/no treatment, conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) (cDMARDs) or biological DMARDs (bDMARDs).Patients PsO without PsA followed at a university hospital were included this retrospective cohort study. Patients classified treatment topics (topics, phototherapy no treatment), cDMARDs (methotrexate and cyclosporine) bDMARDs (tumour...
Studies regarding epidemiology of PsA are lacking in Latin America. We estimated the incidence and prevalence a University Hospital-based Health Management Organization Buenos Aires [Hospital Italiano Medical Care Program (HIMCP)].for calculation, population at risk was all adult members HIMCP, with continuous affiliation for least 1 year from January 2000 to 2006. Each person followed until he/she voluntarily left death or finalization study (final dates) contributing time since enrolment...
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), qualitative alterations of low and high-density lipoproteins (LDL HDL, respectively) might partially explain their increased cardiovascular risk. Tocilizumab has been associated an increase in lipids, including triglyceride (TG) cholesterol levels. The aim this study is to evaluate the effect tocilizumab on certain LDL HDL characteristics (oxidized levels, HDL-associated enzymes, chemical composition both total HDL3c subpopulation, capacity promote...
Objective To identify the percentage of patients with incident lupus nephritis who achieved primary efficacy renal response (PERR) and complete (CRR) after 2 years treatment at a university hospital. Methods An observational study including first biopsy class III, IV, or V, combined, performed between 2000 2018 follow-up for over hospital in Argentina. The proportion PERR CRR 1 requiring rescue therapy were calculated. Comparison clinical trials studies was done through literature search....
Patients with dermatomyositis (DM) are particularly susceptible to the development of opportunistic infections due immunosuppression induced by disease itself and its treatment. We describe three patients who met diagnostic criteria for DM developed tuberculous myositis. The first case, a 54-year-old woman, had positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis detected in post-mortem muscle biopsy. A second patient was diagnosed Ziehl-Neelsen stain bronchoalveolar lavage,...
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an infrequent disease. Data on incidence and prevalence are scarce conflictive. There no such data in Latin America or Argentina particular.We undertook to examine the of systemic prepaid health maintenance organization our hospital, city Buenos Aires.Members plan between 1999 2004 were followed up for incident cases, was calculated at end period.A total 98,642 persons a 32,9534 person-years. Density overall 21.2 per million person-years (95% confidence...
In Brief Background Polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) are infrequent diseases. Data on incidence prevalence scarce conflicting. There no such data in Latin America Argentina particular. Objectives We undertook to examine the of PM/DM prepaid health maintenance organization (HMO) our hospital, city Buenos Aires. Methods Members HMO between January 1999 June 2009 were identified from medical records patients followed up by us at HMO. Incident cases calculated end period. Results...
Objectives To investigate the inter/intra-reliability of ultrasound (US) muscle echogenicity in patients with rheumatic diseases. Methods Forty-two rheumatologists and 2 radiologists from 13 countries were asked to assess US quadriceps 80 static images 20 clips 64 different diseases 8 healthy subjects. Two visual scales evaluated, a semi-quantitative scale (0–3) continuous quantitative measurement (“VAS echogenicity,” 0–100). The same assessment was repeated calculate intra-observer...
Objective. Power Doppler ultrasound (PDUS) has been shown to detect subclinical synovitis in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but its value is not yet fully understood. The aim of this study was evaluate PDUS features at joint level patients with PsA clinical remission and investigate for predicting short-term flares. Methods. Consecutive according the attending rheumatologist who fulfill minimal disease activity criteria and/or 28-joint Disease Activity Score underwent examination 18 joints. All...
Objectives The aims of this study were to compare learned helplessness (LH) and perceived self-efficacy (SE) in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) assess their correlation functional disability, level pain, fatigue. Methods This multicenter, cross-sectional included consecutive (aged ≥18 years) RA, according the 2010 American College Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism criteria, FM, Rheumatology criteria. Learned was measured by Attitude Index, Spanish...
Background The increased mortality reported among patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been attributed to cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of major risk factors for disease such as dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. There lack reporting on the prevalence MS in RA patients Argentina. Objectives objectives this study were determine compare frequency control group assess associated MS. Methods This cross-sectional involving 1033 (409 624 age-...
Objective. To evaluate components of the minimal disease activity (MDA) criteria in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Methods. In patients achieving and not MDA, fulfillment each 7 was evaluated. Results. Among 41 with 7.4% did fulfill tender/swollen joint count whereas 49% skin criteria. Of 42 fulfilling 100%, 76.5%, 65% patient pain score, patient’s global assessment, Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI), respectively. Conclusion. A minority PsA MDA presented active joints, but half had skin....
Purpose: To investigate the performance of US for detection knee OA in patients suffering from pain, compared to conventional radiographs. 1 Methods Cross-sectional study performed at a university teaching hospital. Consecutive complaining unilateral or bilateral mechanical pain who signed an informed consent were included. All underwent simultaneously ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation knee. Exclusion criteria age under 18 years, prior diagnosis OA, inflammatory arthritis, history...
Real-life registry data reveal approximately one-third of patients taking biologic agents use them as monotherapy, in spite that combination therapy with Disease Modifying Drugs is more efficacious than monotherapy. The aim our study was to assess the prevalence biologics monotherapy a cohort RA followed at single center, and analyze reasons for including prescriptions do not take medication. All Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatology Unit were included. Prevalence calculated general, each...
To estimate incidence and prevalence of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a university hospital-based health management organization (Hospital Italiano Medical Care Program) Argentina.Overall sex-specific rates (IRs) were calculated (age ≥ 50 yrs). Incidence study followed members with continuous affiliation 1 year from January 2000 to December 2015. Diagnosis as per the 2012 European Alliance Associations for Rheumatology/American College Rheumatology (ACR) criteria...