Modern Rheumatology, Volume 27, Issue 6 (2017)

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Review Article

Review Article
What should clinicians know about the use of glucocorticoids in systemic sclerosis?
Michele Iudici
Pages: 919-923
Published online: 06 Jan 2017
AbstractforWhat should clinicians know about the use of glucocorticoids in systemic sclerosis? | Full Text | References | PDF (552.5 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Integrating patients’ perceptions into clinical practice guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Japan
Masayo Kojima, Takeo Nakayama, Takashi Otani, Mieko Hasegawa, Yutaka Kawahito, Yuko Kaneko, Mitsumasa Kishimoto, Shintaro Hirata, Yohei Seto, Hirahito Endo, Hiromu Ito, Toshihisa Kojima, Keiichiro Nishida, Isao Matsushita, Kiichiro Tsutani, Ataru Igarashi, Naoyuki Kamatani, Nobuyuki Miyasaka & Hisashi Yamanaka
Pages: 924-929
Published online: 25 Jan 2017
AbstractforIntegrating patients’ perceptions into clinical practice guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (680.9 KB)
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Maintenance treatment using abatacept with dose reduction after achievement of low disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (MATADOR) – A prospective, multicenter, single arm pilot clinical trial
Shinsuke Yasuda, Kazumasa Ohmura, Hiroshi Kanazawa, Takashi Kurita, Yujiro Kon, Tomonori Ishii, Yuichiro Fujieda, Satoshi Jodo, Kazuhide Tanimura, Michio Minami, Tomomasa Izumiyama, Takumi Matsumoto, Yoshiharu Amasaki, Yoko Suzuki, Hideki Kasahara, Naofumi Yamauchi, Masaru Kato, Tamotsu Kamishima, Akito Tsutsumi, Hiromitsu Takemori, Takao Koike & Tatsuya Atsumi
Pages: 930-937
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforMaintenance treatment using abatacept with dose reduction after achievement of low disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (MATADOR) – A prospective, multicenter, single arm pilot clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | Supplemental
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Article
Efficacy of golimumab for preventing large joint destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as determined by the ARASHI score
Katsuaki Kanbe, Koei Oh, Junji Chiba, Yasuo Inoue, Masashi Taguchi & Akiko Yabuki
Pages: 938-945
Published online: 22 Feb 2017
AbstractforEfficacy of golimumab for preventing large joint destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as determined by the ARASHI score | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Loss of lean body mass affects low bone mineral density in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – results from the TOMORROW study
Tadashi Okano, Kentaro Inui, Masahiro Tada, Yuko Sugioka, Kenji Mamoto, Shigeyuki Wakitani, Tatsuya Koike & Hiroaki Nakamura
Pages: 946-952
Published online: 07 Mar 2017
AbstractforLoss of lean body mass affects low bone mineral density in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – results from the TOMORROW study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Article
Effectiveness of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging for the efficacy of biologic anti-rheumatic drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A retrospective pilot study
Michihito Kono, Tamotsu Kamishima, Shinsuke Yasuda, Keita Sakamoto, Sawako Abe, Atsushi Noguchi, Toshiyuki Watanabe, Yuka Shimizu, Kenji Oku, Toshiyuki Bohgaki, Olga Amengual, Tetsuya Horita & Tatsuya Atsumi
Pages: 953-960
Published online: 01 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffectiveness of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging for the efficacy of biologic anti-rheumatic drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A retrospective pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Baseline MRI bone erosion predicts the subsequent radiographic progression in early rheumatoid arthritis patients who achieved sustained good clinical response
Mami Tamai, Kazuhiko Arima, Yoshikazu Nakashima, Junko Kita, Masataka Umeda, Shoichi Fukui, Ayako Nishino, Takahisa Suzuki, Yoshiro Horai, Akitomo Okada, Tomohiro Koga, Shin-ya Kawashiri, Naoki Iwamoto, Kunihiro Ichinose, Satoshi Yamasaki, Hideki Nakamura, Tomoki Origuchi, Kiyoshi Aoyagi, Masataka Uetani, Katsumi Eguchi & Atsushi Kawakami
Pages: 961-966
Published online: 08 Mar 2017
AbstractforBaseline MRI bone erosion predicts the subsequent radiographic progression in early rheumatoid arthritis patients who achieved sustained good clinical response | Full Text | References | PDF (691.1 KB)
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Health assessment questionnaire-disability index (HAQ-DI) score at the start of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) therapy is associated with radiographic progression of large joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Arata Nakajima, Yasuchika Aoki, Keiichiro Terayama, Masato Sonobe, Hiroshi Takahashi, Masahiko Saito & Koichi Nakagawa
Pages: 967-972
Published online: 08 Mar 2017
AbstractforHealth assessment questionnaire-disability index (HAQ-DI) score at the start of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) therapy is associated with radiographic progression of large joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Short-term effect of ultrasound-guided low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid injection on clinical outcomes and imaging changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the ankle and foot joints. A randomized controlled pilot trial
Chien-Chih Wang, Si-Huei Lee, Hsiao-Yi Lin, Fu-Wei Liu, Hong-Jen Chiou, Rai-Chi Chan & Chen-Liang Chou
Pages: 973-980
Published online: 06 Jan 2017
AbstractforShort-term effect of ultrasound-guided low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid injection on clinical outcomes and imaging changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the ankle and foot joints. A randomized controlled pilot trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Outcomes of modified metatarsal shortening offset osteotomy for forefoot deformity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Short to mid-term follow-up
Makoto Hirao, Kosuke Ebina, Hideki Tsuboi, Akihide Nampei, Junichi Kushioka, Takaaki Noguchi, Shigeyoshi Tsuji, Hajime Owaki, Jun Hashimoto & Hideki Yoshikawa
Pages: 981-989
Published online: 01 Feb 2017
AbstractforOutcomes of modified metatarsal shortening offset osteotomy for forefoot deformity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Short to mid-term follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Article
Plantar pressure and surgical indication of toe arthroplasty for rheumatoid forefoot deformity
Hyunho Lee, Hajime Ishikawa, Yusuke Miyagawa, Chinatsu Takai, Yumi Nomura, Tetsuya Nemoto, Daisuke Kobayashi, Asami Abe, Hiroshi Otani, Satoshi Ito, Kiyoshi Nakazono, Takao Ishii, Shu Saito, Yasuaki Tokuhashi & Akira Murasawa
Pages: 990-994
Published online: 23 Mar 2017
AbstractforPlantar pressure and surgical indication of toe arthroplasty for rheumatoid forefoot deformity | Full Text | References | PDF (921 KB)
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Article
Functional analysis of choline transporters in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
Masayuki Seki, Yuiko Kawai, Chikanao Ishii, Tsuyoshi Yamanaka, Masato Odawara & Masato Inazu
Pages: 995-1003
Published online: 01 Feb 2017
AbstractforFunctional analysis of choline transporters in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Article
Chloroquine attenuates TLR3/IFN-β signaling in cultured normal human mesangial cells: A possible protective effect against renal damage in lupus nephritis
Tadaatsu Imaizumi, Ryo Hayakari, Tomoh Matsumiya, Hidemi Yoshida, Kazushi Tsuruga, Shojiro Watanabe, Shogo Kawaguchi & Hiroshi Tanaka
Pages: 1004-1009
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforChloroquine attenuates TLR3/IFN-β signaling in cultured normal human mesangial cells: A possible protective effect against renal damage in lupus nephritis | Full Text | References | PDF (791.8 KB)
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The role of IFI35 in lupus nephritis and related mechanisms
Lihua Zhang, Honglin Zhu, Yisha Li, Xiaodan Dai, Bin Zhou, Quanzhen Li, Xiaoxia Zuo & Hui Luo
Pages: 1010-1018
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforThe role of IFI35 in lupus nephritis and related mechanisms | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Article
Frequency, presentation, and outcome of Takayasu arteritis in Western Australia
Krista Makin, Maxine Isbel & Johannes Nossent
Pages: 1019-1023
Published online: 28 Mar 2017
AbstractforFrequency, presentation, and outcome of Takayasu arteritis in Western Australia | Full Text | References | PDF (753.1 KB)
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Characterization of a murine model with arteritis induced by Nod1 ligand, FK565: A comparative study with a CAWS-induced model
Ryuji Ohashi, Ryuji Fukazawa, Makoto Watanabe, Koji Hashimoto, Nobuko Suzuki, Noriko Nagi-Miura, Naohito Ohno, Akira Shimizu & Yasuhiko Itoh
Pages: 1024-1030
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforCharacterization of a murine model with arteritis induced by Nod1 ligand, FK565: A comparative study with a CAWS-induced model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Article
Certolizumab Pegol treatment in Behcet’s disease with different organ involvement: A multicenter retrospective observational study
Giuseppe Lopalco, Giacomo Emmi, Stefano Gentileschi, Silvana Guerriero, Antonio Vitale, Elena Silvestri, Matteo Becatti, Iacopo Cavallo, Claudia Fabiani, Bruno Frediani, Florenzo Iannone & Luca Cantarini
Pages: 1031-1035
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforCertolizumab Pegol treatment in Behcet’s disease with different organ involvement: A multicenter retrospective observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (549.5 KB)
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Article
The frequency of the celiac disease among children with familial Mediterranean fever
Yasin Sahin, Amra Adrovic, Kenan Barut, Tufan Kutlu, Fugen Cullu-Cokugras, Sezgin Sahin, Ozgur Kasapcopur & Tulay Erkan
Pages: 1036-1039
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforThe frequency of the celiac disease among children with familial Mediterranean fever | Full Text | References | PDF (482 KB)
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Article
Microarray analysis of circulating microRNAs in familial Mediterranean fever
Taizo Wada, Tomoko Toma, Yusuke Matsuda, Akihiro Yachie, Saori Itami, Y-h Taguchi & Yoshiki Murakami
Pages: 1040-1046
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforMicroarray analysis of circulating microRNAs in familial Mediterranean fever | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Article
Survey of attitudes of non-pediatric rheumatologists among councilors of the Japan College of Rheumatology regarding transitional care
Takako Miyamae, Syuji Takei, Yasuhiko Itoh & Hisashi Yamanaka
Pages: 1047-1050
Published online: 23 Mar 2017
AbstractforSurvey of attitudes of non-pediatric rheumatologists among councilors of the Japan College of Rheumatology regarding transitional care | Full Text | References | PDF (907.1 KB)
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Article
Staged decrease of physical ability on the locomotive syndrome risk test is related to neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, shoulder complaints, and quality of life in middle-aged and elderly people – The utility of the locomotive syndrome risk test
Shiro Imagama, Yukiharu Hasegawa, Kei Ando, Kazuyoshi Kobayashi, Tetsuro Hida, Kenyu Ito, Mikito Tsushima, Yoshihiro Nishida & Naoki Ishiguro
Pages: 1051-1056
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforStaged decrease of physical ability on the locomotive syndrome risk test is related to neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, shoulder complaints, and quality of life in middle-aged and elderly people – The utility of the locomotive syndrome risk test | Full Text | References | PDF (915.4 KB)
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Article
Serum uric acid is positively associated with pulmonary function in Korean health screening examinees
Jae-Uk Song, Jiwon Hwang & Joong Kyong Ahn
Pages: 1057-1065
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforSerum uric acid is positively associated with pulmonary function in Korean health screening examinees | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Article
Prevalence and risk factors of hyperuricemia: results of the Kailuan cohort study
Liufu Cui, Lingmin Meng, Guanying Wang, Xiaodong Yuan, Zhanguo Li, Rong Mu & Shouling Wu
Pages: 1066-1071
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors of hyperuricemia: results of the Kailuan cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Article
A new multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection
Masaki Kawamura, Naomi Kobayashi, Yutaka Inaba, Hyonmin Choe, Taro Tezuka, So Kubota & Tomoyuki Saito
Pages: 1072-1078
Published online: 08 Mar 2017
AbstractforA new multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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CASE REPORT

Case Report
Acute exacerbation of rheumatoid interstitial lung disease during the maintenance therapy with certolizumab pegol
Kiyoshi Migita, Yoshika Tsuji, Keiko Hisatomi, Riyoko Shigeno, Yasumori Izumi, Nozomi Iwanaga & Tomohiro Koga
Pages: 1079-1082
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
AbstractforAcute exacerbation of rheumatoid interstitial lung disease during the maintenance therapy with certolizumab pegol | Full Text | References | PDF (991 KB)
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Case Report
Severe pes planovalgus successfully treated in a patient with mutilating rheumatoid arthritis using a new surgical approach involving medial malleolar resection and medial displacement of the talus: A case report
Takumi Matsumoto, Ichiro Nakamura, Takuo Juji & Katsumi Ito
Pages: 1083-1088
Published online: 28 May 2015
AbstractforSevere pes planovalgus successfully treated in a patient with mutilating rheumatoid arthritis using a new surgical approach involving medial malleolar resection and medial displacement of the talus: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Case Report
Lupus enteritis during pregnancy: A case-based review
Asuka Nagakawa, Naoko Arata, Asako Mito, Terumi Kaneshige, Masahiro Kitami, Haruhiko Sago & Atsuko Murashima
Pages: 1089-1092
Published online: 18 Aug 2015
AbstractforLupus enteritis during pregnancy: A case-based review | Full Text | References | PDF (416.1 KB)
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Case Report
TAFRO syndrome: 2 cases and review of the literature
Mikako Kawashima, Taro Usui, Hideyuki Okada, Ichiro Mori, Masahiro Yamauchi, Takahide Ikeda, Kazuo Kajita, Yusuke Kito, Tatsuhiko Miyazaki, Kei Fujioka, Tatsuo Ishizuka & Hiroyuki Morita
Pages: 1093-1097
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
AbstractforTAFRO syndrome: 2 cases and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (999.9 KB)
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Case Report
CINCA syndrome with surgical intervention for valgus deformity and flexion contracture of the knee joint: A case report
Yuki Harada, Kenichi Fukiage, Ryuta Nishikomori, Shigeo Suzuki & Tohru Futami
Pages: 1098-1100
Published online: 13 Jun 2015
AbstractforCINCA syndrome with surgical intervention for valgus deformity and flexion contracture of the knee joint: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Current trends in medical English education and the Japan College of Rheumatology International School
Eric Hajime Jego & Olga Amengual
Pages: 1101-1105
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforCurrent trends in medical English education and the Japan College of Rheumatology International School | Full Text | References | PDF (701.8 KB)
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