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View article: Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Screening Practices in Systemic Sclerosis: Survey Insights of Rheumatologists in the Middle East and North Africa Region
Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Screening Practices in Systemic Sclerosis: Survey Insights of Rheumatologists in the Middle East and North Africa Region Open
Our findings reflect real-world screening practices in SSc patients, emphasising discrepancies which could stem from variations in clinical training, resource availability, or institutional protocols across healthcare settings.
View article: Saudi Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis Disease
Saudi Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis Disease Open
View article: Expert Consensus Recommendations on a Biosimilars Value Framework for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Expert Consensus Recommendations on a Biosimilars Value Framework for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Open
View article: Adverse Impact of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Saudi Arabia Retrospective Multi-Center Study
Adverse Impact of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Saudi Arabia Retrospective Multi-Center Study Open
SLE is intricately connected with unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. The preconception of high disease activity stands as a pivotal risk factor for adverse outcomes. Despite the disease remission and meticulous planning, SLE patients frequent…
View article: Methodology for the adolopment of recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Methodology for the adolopment of recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open
View article: The Impact of Spondyloarthritis on Health-Related Quality of Life and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Saudi Arabia: A Narrative Review and Directions for Future Research
The Impact of Spondyloarthritis on Health-Related Quality of Life and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Saudi Arabia: A Narrative Review and Directions for Future Research Open
Spondylarthritis (SpA) is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of rheumatological disorders. Several studies demonstrated that SpA is associated with increased healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and a lower health-related qua…
View article: Outcome of rituximab therapy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Outcome of rituximab therapy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Open
Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs. Rituximab (RTX) is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that is an approved treatment for various autoimmune diseases. However, no randomize…
View article: Recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia: adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology guidelines
Recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia: adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology guidelines Open
View article: Herpes zoster in SLE: prevalence, incidence and risk factors
Herpes zoster in SLE: prevalence, incidence and risk factors Open
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) events and describe its associated factors in a study of patients with SLE. Methods 491 consecutive SLE participants were screened for HZ events usi…
View article: Perception of Biosimilar Biologics and Non-Medical Prescription Switching among Rheumatologists: A Saudi Society for Rheumatology Initiative
Perception of Biosimilar Biologics and Non-Medical Prescription Switching among Rheumatologists: A Saudi Society for Rheumatology Initiative Open
View article: Adverse Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Saudi Arabia Prospective Multicenter Study
Adverse Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Saudi Arabia Prospective Multicenter Study Open
RA has a negative impact on pregnancy-related outcomes. Higher disease activity is considered a major risk; thus, tight disease control should be aimed. Planned pregnancy follow-up is associated with better pregnancy outcomes.
View article: Improving the understanding of originator and biosimilar biologics among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia
Improving the understanding of originator and biosimilar biologics among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Biosimilars in Rheumatic Diseases: Regulatory Guidelines, Efficacy and Safety Implications in Saudi Arabia
Biosimilars in Rheumatic Diseases: Regulatory Guidelines, Efficacy and Safety Implications in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Treatment with biologic drugs has enabled many patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease to achieve disease control. In some areas of the world, limited access to biologic therapies has created a demand for lower cost option…
View article: Prevalence and associated factors of resting electrocardiogram abnormalities among systemic lupus erythematosus patients without cardiovascular disease
Prevalence and associated factors of resting electrocardiogram abnormalities among systemic lupus erythematosus patients without cardiovascular disease Open
A high prevalence of ECG-4 (21.4%) and ECG-5 (24.2%) was found in this SLE cohort. Controlling SLE disease activity is important since it was associated with ECG-4 and ECG-5. Early identification of ECG-4 and ECG-5 in SLE patients might al…
View article: Enhancing the care of women with rheumatic diseases during pregnancy: challenges and unmet needs in the Middle East
Enhancing the care of women with rheumatic diseases during pregnancy: challenges and unmet needs in the Middle East Open
Pregnancy in women with rheumatic disorders is known to be associated with risks for both the mother and fetus; however, these risks can be minimized with proper planning and careful management of the disease. In the Middle East, there are…
View article: Clinical Assessment and Management of Spondyloarthritides in the Middle East: A Multinational Investigation
Clinical Assessment and Management of Spondyloarthritides in the Middle East: A Multinational Investigation Open
Data on spondyloarthritis (SpA) from the Middle East are sparse and the management of these diseases in this area of the world faces a number of challenges, including the relevant resources to enable early diagnosis and referral and suffic…
View article: 2015 Guidelines for Osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia: Recommendations from the Saudi Osteoporosis Society
2015 Guidelines for Osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia: Recommendations from the Saudi Osteoporosis Society Open
All Saudi women above the age of 60 years must undergo a BMD assessment using DXA. Therapy decisions should be formulated with the use of the USA (White) version of the FRAX tool.