Alexander P Rozin

..Large leg ulcers (LLU) may complicate autoimmune diseases. They pose a therapeutic challenge and are often resistant to treatment. To report three cases of autoimmune diseases complicated with LLU...

..We observed several patients with seronegative non-rheumatoid polyarthritis, with aggressive extra-articular systemic disease. Objectives: Review of seronegative systemic polyarthritis with clinical presentation of typical cases...

..Calculations of the AVS may be important for dynamic assessment of vascular and metabolic status and in emergency medicine...

..is a significant addition to a long range of publications showing an association of SAPHO with Propionibacterium acnes. Randomized control studies are needed to confirm the effects of antibiotic therapy...

..Naranjo probability scale indicated a probable relationship between isotretinoin therapy and bilateral sacroiliitis. We discussed possible mechanisms of sacroiliitis and disability due to isotretinoin treatment...

..Glucosamine sulfate as a new trademark Arthryl has environmental antibacterial properties but does not inhibit growth of fungal colonies...

..The proximity of the subscapular tendon (SSC) to the glenohumeral joint (GHJ) in the shoulder might require differentiating between these two structures...

..We observed fasciitis due to the protein supplement Pure Whey, which has not been reported previously...

..A certain position of the shoulder and good knowledge of the normal anterior joint cavity parameters enabled us to diagnose synovitis by anterior shoulder sonography, with the patients experiencing minimal pain during movements...

..Responsiveness of skin vasculitis to colchicine therapy was restored after a two-month colchicine withdrawal period and therefore corticosteroid and immunosuppressive therapy was postponed...

..The targets of approach 2, "from molecular mimicry to pathogen expansion," are pathogens, enforcement of barriers, elimination techniques, and preventive strategy...

..Hypersensitivity testing of the medication in vitro was performed to identify, in the preclinical stage, the hypersensitivity reaction to CTM, which may have been severe...

..We considered a rationale of complex therapy for the leg ulcer on a basis of pathogenesis and complications of MCTD...

..We propose that acid-base and ionic-protein gradient may lead to instability of subsaturated urate solution, thereby predisposing to MSUM deposits within synovial membrane and inducing inflammation...

..FDG PET should be a part of the work-up of FUO when routine investigation fails to determine its etiology. FDG PET is useful both for diagnosis and assessment of response to therapy for large-vessel vasculitis...

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..Development and increase of peripheral rheumatoid nodules in typical sites of RA patients following LEF therapy has been recently reported...

..There were normal values of CBC, pH, lactate and glucose in blood. These results showed high susceptibility of leukocytes to anaerobic and acid environment and its dependence on oxygen supplement...

..The patient was successfully treated with co-trimoxazole. The significance of co-trimoxazole, which is an antibiotic and an immunomodulatory drug, in the treatment of autoimmune disease is discussed...