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View article: Ongoing projects of Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS): an update
Ongoing projects of Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS): an update Open
The Hacettepe University Vasculitis Research Centre (HUVAC) initiated prospective patient registration in 2014 to advance clinical and translational research in vasculitis. The transition to a web-based platform enabled the establishment o…
View article: The Frequency and Importance of Subchondral Radius Cysts (Geodes) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
The Frequency and Importance of Subchondral Radius Cysts (Geodes) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Open
Background: Geodes are subchondral cysts that appear as radiolucent lesions on conventional radiography. The aim was to identify the characteristics of radius geodes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from a biologic disease-modifying a…
View article: How may complementary magnetic resonance imaging findings facilitate the diagnosis of inflammatory hand arthritis involving the distal interphalangeal joint? A prospective cohort study
How may complementary magnetic resonance imaging findings facilitate the diagnosis of inflammatory hand arthritis involving the distal interphalangeal joint? A prospective cohort study Open
3T-MRI with a fine-tuned protocol enables a more accurate differential diagnosis of hand inflammatory arthritis, potentially guiding earlier and more targeted interventions.
View article: Differences in spinal structural lesions between patients with early axSpA and non-axSpA chronic back pain: 2-year SPACE cohort results
Differences in spinal structural lesions between patients with early axSpA and non-axSpA chronic back pain: 2-year SPACE cohort results Open
Objectives To compare spinal structural lesions on radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over 2 years, between patients with early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and non-axSpA chronic back pain. Methods Patients from the SPACE …
View article: Educational and skill development needs of early-career rheumatologists in Türkiye
Educational and skill development needs of early-career rheumatologists in Türkiye Open
Objective: Several previous reports from Europe have disclosed the educational needs of early-career rheumatologists on an international scale. We aimed to identify and characterize the current clinical and academic educational needs of ea…
View article: The Frequency of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in Spondyloarthritis in Comparison to Age and Sex-Matched Controls and Impact of SpA on Onset Age of DISH
The Frequency of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in Spondyloarthritis in Comparison to Age and Sex-Matched Controls and Impact of SpA on Onset Age of DISH Open
Objectives Although diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is classically defined in the thoracic spine and the elderly population, there are case reports on the overlap between cervical DISH and spondyloarthritis (SpA).[1] We aim…
View article: Behçet's disease beyond the criteria: insights from a tertiary centre in Turkey
Behçet's disease beyond the criteria: insights from a tertiary centre in Turkey Open
According to various classification criteria, 15-40% of patients with BD do not meet established classification criteria at any point during follow-up, yet significant organ involvement remains prevalent. These findings highlight the limit…
View article: POS1213 WHAT HAS THE FDA'S BLACK BOX WARNINGS FOR JAKi CHANGED IN REAL LIFE HÜR-BIO REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE
POS1213 WHAT HAS THE FDA'S BLACK BOX WARNINGS FOR JAKi CHANGED IN REAL LIFE HÜR-BIO REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE Open
View article: POS0553 Muscle MRI in polyarteritis nodosa: consistent findings in 6 patients
POS0553 Muscle MRI in polyarteritis nodosa: consistent findings in 6 patients Open
View article: ABS1074 BEHÇET'S DISEASE BEYOND THE CRITERIA: INSIGHTS FROM A TERTIARY CENTER IN TURKEY
ABS1074 BEHÇET'S DISEASE BEYOND THE CRITERIA: INSIGHTS FROM A TERTIARY CENTER IN TURKEY Open
View article: OP0310 DIFFERENCES IN STRUCTURAL LESIONS OF THE SPINE BETWEEN PATIENTS WITH EARLY axSpA AND NON-axSpA CHRONIC BACK PAIN: 2-YEAR RESULTS OF THE SPACE COHORT
OP0310 DIFFERENCES IN STRUCTURAL LESIONS OF THE SPINE BETWEEN PATIENTS WITH EARLY axSpA AND NON-axSpA CHRONIC BACK PAIN: 2-YEAR RESULTS OF THE SPACE COHORT Open
View article: OP0308 LOW-DOSE CT REVEALS SYNDESMOPHYTE PROGRESSION IN axSpA, PARTICULARLY IN THE THORACIC SPINE: INSIGHTS FROM THE SPACE COHORT COVERING EARLY AND ESTABLISHED DISEASE
OP0308 LOW-DOSE CT REVEALS SYNDESMOPHYTE PROGRESSION IN axSpA, PARTICULARLY IN THE THORACIC SPINE: INSIGHTS FROM THE SPACE COHORT COVERING EARLY AND ESTABLISHED DISEASE Open
View article: OP0039 How calculating consensus change scores can go wrong: lessons from multi-reader imaging assessments in axial spondyloarthritis
OP0039 How calculating consensus change scores can go wrong: lessons from multi-reader imaging assessments in axial spondyloarthritis Open
View article: From Conventional to Advanced Therapies: A National Health Registry Report (2016-2022) on DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment in Turkey
From Conventional to Advanced Therapies: A National Health Registry Report (2016-2022) on DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment in Turkey Open
Turkish national health database highlights the widespread use of synthetic DMARDs in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While traditional DMARDs like methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine are favored the cautious use of advanced therapies,…
View article: Serum immunoreactivity to neurofilament-medium shows high sensitivity and specificity in patients with Behçet disease
Serum immunoreactivity to neurofilament-medium shows high sensitivity and specificity in patients with Behçet disease Open
Objectives Behçet disease (BD) is a complex vasculitis with both autoimmune and autoinflammatory features. Despite specific clinical features, no laboratory tests are available for the diagnosis of BD. We recently found that BD sera exhibi…
View article: Comparison of seropositive and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis patients using or about to be initiated with biological DMARDS
Comparison of seropositive and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis patients using or about to be initiated with biological DMARDS Open
Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune systemic disease. This study aimed to compare the demographic, clinical characteristics, treatment choices, and treatment responses of seronegative (SN) and seropositive (…
View article: Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Quality of Life Gravidarum (QOL-GRAV) scale
Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Quality of Life Gravidarum (QOL-GRAV) scale Open
Background The study aims to adapt the validity and reliability of the Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale in Turkish society. Methods The study was carried out methodologically between April 2021 and April 2022 at Bayburt State Hospital, the …
View article: The prediction of response to treatment using power Doppler in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review
The prediction of response to treatment using power Doppler in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review Open
Objectives There is no consensus on how musculoskeletal ultrasound (US), especially power Doppler (PD) positivity, should inform treatment decisions in RA. We aimed to summarize the literature on whether PD positivity can predict response …
View article: Prevalence, incidence and geographic distribution of familial Mediterranean fever in Turkey: a national cohort study
Prevalence, incidence and geographic distribution of familial Mediterranean fever in Turkey: a national cohort study Open
FMF is beyond the definition of a rare disease and a significant health issue in Turkey, with a non-uniform distribution influenced by both genetic and historical factors. The findings of this study highlight the utility of national electr…
View article: Sensitivity and specificity of the detection of spondylodiscitis by conventional radiography
Sensitivity and specificity of the detection of spondylodiscitis by conventional radiography Open
Objective: Diagnosis of spondylodiscitis is usually possible radiographically with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, the first imaging method evaluated in daily practice is conventional radiography. The aim of the study was to det…
View article: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale
Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale Open
Background: Turkish validity and reliability of the Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale The aim of the study was to bring them into Turkish society. Methods: The study was carried out methodologically between April 2021 and April 2022 at Baybu…
View article: A nationwide study: prevalence of rheumatoid factor and anti- citrullinated peptide positivity and their contribution to rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
A nationwide study: prevalence of rheumatoid factor and anti- citrullinated peptide positivity and their contribution to rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis Open
RF and anti-CCP positivity may be seen in a healthy population with female predominance. As age increases, the risk of RF positivity rises, but anti-CCP positivity does not change. Concomitant RF and anti-CCP positivity shows the highest r…
View article: Correction: Unveiling cancer risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis: result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS)
Correction: Unveiling cancer risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis: result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS) Open
View article: Editorial: New insights into spondyloarthritis: from bench to bedside
Editorial: New insights into spondyloarthritis: from bench to bedside Open
Keywords: spondyloarthritis, axial spondylarthritis, cytokines, biologics, advanced treatment, precision medicine
View article: Unveiling cancer risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis: result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS)
Unveiling cancer risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis: result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS) Open
View article: Unveiling Cancer Risk in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS)
Unveiling Cancer Risk in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS) Open
Aim:To investigate cancer incidence in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV), compare it with the age/sex-spesific cancer risk of Turkish population, explore independent risk factors associated with cancer. Methods:This multicen…
View article: Disease-specific definitions of new bone formation on spine radiographs: a systematic literature review
Disease-specific definitions of new bone formation on spine radiographs: a systematic literature review Open
Objectives We aimed to explore the radiographic definitions of types of New Bone formation (NBF) by focusing on the terminology, description and location of the findings. Methods Three systematic literature reviews were conducted in parall…
View article: The dietary acid load is associated with disease severity in psoriatic arthritis
The dietary acid load is associated with disease severity in psoriatic arthritis Open
Objectives An acidogenic diet, by disrupting the blood pH equilibrium, can contribute to metabolic acidosis and lead to inflammation. Therefore, we hypothesized that dietary acid load (DAL) increases disease activity and inflammation in ps…
View article: Adapting HUVAC Vasculitis Registry to a Country-wide online registry system: Turkish Vasculitis Study Group Prospective Database, TRVaS
Adapting HUVAC Vasculitis Registry to a Country-wide online registry system: Turkish Vasculitis Study Group Prospective Database, TRVaS Open
Adapting HUVAC Vasculitis Registry to a Country-wide online registry system: Turkish Vasculitis Study Group Prospective Database, TRVaSVasculitides are relatively rare diseases that can affect various organ and tissue systems.Vasculitides …
View article: Prediction of Response to Treatment Using Doppler Signal Positivity Measured by Ultrasound in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Prediction of Response to Treatment Using Doppler Signal Positivity Measured by Ultrasound in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Proof-of-Concept Study Open
Cite this article as: Gazel U, Ayan G, Solmaz D, et al. Prediction of response to treatment using doppler signal positivity measured by ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis: A proof-of-concept study. Eur J Rheumatol. 2023;10(3):118-119.