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View article: Leflunomide in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Factors associated with therapeutic maintenance
Leflunomide in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Factors associated with therapeutic maintenance Open
Introduction Leflunomide is an immunomodulator indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its advent coincided with the arrival of biologics, limiting the scientific community's interest in analyzing its efficacy. Our study …
View article: E11 The burden of illness perception among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
E11 The burden of illness perception among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis Open
Background Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a debilitating condition that can negatively impact the life of children [1]. Indeed, because of a prolonged course of active disease, patients may experience several limitations and tend t…
View article: Is there an association between plantar fasciitis and knee osteoarthritis?
Is there an association between plantar fasciitis and knee osteoarthritis? Open
Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and plantar fasciitis share similar risk factors including ageing, occupation, obesity, and inappropriate shoe wear. However, the association between knee OA and heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis has…
View article: Mental Health Outcomes Among Tunisian Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Outcomes Among Tunisian Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The pandemic caused by Coronavirus-19 Disease (COVID-19) is having negative effects on healthcare workers (HCW) mental health due to the tremendous amount of stress to which they are exposed to. We aimed to assess the number of mental heal…
View article: Hyperparathyroidism: Unusual location of brown tumors
Hyperparathyroidism: Unusual location of brown tumors Open
Brown tumors (BTs) are due to a proliferation of multinucleated giant cells in osteolytic lesions. They complicate the course of hyperparathyroidism. Thanks to an early screening of bone metabolism disorders; BTs are nowadays rare bone man…
View article: Common low back pain hiding tuberculous sacroiliitis
Common low back pain hiding tuberculous sacroiliitis Open
The sacroiliac joint is rarely affected by tuberculosis. Only few cases have been reported. Consequently, the diagnosis is often delayed. This case report highlights the importance of continued awareness for early detection and treatment o…
View article: Journey of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Tunisia: From symptoms to treatment
Journey of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Tunisia: From symptoms to treatment Open
Objectives: This study aims to assess the different delays of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients’ journey from disease onset to treatment initiation and to identify possible influencing factors. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional s…
View article: A common low back pain hiding tuberculous sacro-iliitis .
A common low back pain hiding tuberculous sacro-iliitis . Open
The sacroiliac joint is rarely affected by tuberculosis. Only few cases have been reported. Consequently, the diagnosis is often delayed. This case report highlights the importance of continued awareness for early detection and treatment o…
View article: Validity of Remission Criteria in Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Ultrasound-Defined Remission
Validity of Remission Criteria in Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Ultrasound-Defined Remission Open
Objectives: Remission is the ultimate purpose of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, even when the most stringent composite scores are used, structural damages can occur; hence, ultrasonography (US) appears to be the best way …
View article: Lower urinary tract symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis male patients versus controls
Lower urinary tract symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis male patients versus controls Open
Background. We aimed to evaluate the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) male patient versus control, then to determine the relation of LUTS with rheumatic diseases (RD) …
View article: Comparison of sexual function in men with spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Comparison of sexual function in men with spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Open
Aim of the work: To evaluate sexual function in Tunisian men with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to healthy controls. The association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and specific parameters of SpA and RA w…