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Doxycycline versus doxycycline and rifampin in undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, with special reference to chlamydia-induced arthritis. A prospective, randomized 9-month comparisonJohn D Carter
Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Rheumatol 31:1973-80. 2004..HSP60 plays a key role in the chronic persistent state of Chlamydia. We conducted a prospective, randomized 9-month trial to evaluate the efficacy of doxycycline versus a combination of doxycycline and rifampin in the treatment of uSpA...- Reactive arthritis: defined etiologies, emerging pathophysiology, and unresolved treatmentJohn D Carter
Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, MDC 81, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Infect Dis Clin North Am 20:827-47. 2006..Despite this detailed knowledge, the proper treatment remains elusive. In the years to come it is possible that the specific treatment will be dictated by the triggering microbe... 
Chlamydiae as etiologic agents in chronic undifferentiated spondylarthritisJohn D Carter
University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Arthritis Rheum 60:1311-6. 2009..The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of synovial Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae infections in patients with chronic undifferentiated spondylarthritis (uSpA)...
Chlamydia and chronic arthritisJohn D Carter
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Ann Med 44:784-92. 2012..Both C. trachomatis and C. pneumoniae are a clear cause of chronic arthritis in the setting of reactive arthritis; the possibility remains that these same organisms are culpable in other forms of chronic arthritis as well...- A safety analysis of oral prednisone as a pretreatment for rituximab in rheumatoid arthritisJ D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Clin Rheumatol 31:1605-10. 2012..Our data suggest a smaller dose of oral prednisone is an effective alternative to IV methylprednisolone as a pretreatment for rituximab in patients with RA... - Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis: hidden in plain sight?John D Carter
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC 81, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 25:359-74. 2011..Data covered in this review suggest that Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis might be a common condition that clinicians fail to recognise. An emphasis is placed on disease awareness since viable treatment options are emerging... - The recognition and treatment of vertebral fractures in males with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseJohn D Carter
University of South Florida, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, 12901 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, MDC 81, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Respir Med 102:1165-72. 2008..A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the recognition and treatment of vertebral fractures in male patients with COPD... - A safety assessment of tumor necrosis factor antagonists during pregnancy: a review of the Food and Drug Administration databaseJohn D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Rheumatol 36:635-41. 2009..To present any congenital anomalies with respect to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine if there are common findings... - Reactive arthritis: clinical aspects and medical managementJohn D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, MDC 81, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Rheum Dis Clin North Am 35:21-44. 2009..Epidemiologic and prospective studies have been difficult to perform because of over-reliance on the complete classic triad of symptoms and the different terms and eponyms used. Studies assessing various treatment strategies are ongoing... - An analysis of MRI and ultrasound imaging in patients with gout who have normal plain radiographsJohn D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Rheumatology (Oxford) 48:1442-6. 2009..The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence of occult destructive arthropathy in subjects with gout and normal plain radiographs by utilizing MRI and ultrasound (US)... - Combination antibiotics as a treatment for chronic Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, prospective trialJ D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Arthritis Rheum 62:1298-307. 2010..The goal of this study was to investigate whether a 6-month course of combination antibiotics is an effective treatment for patients with chronic Chlamydia-induced ReA... - The evolving story of Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritisJohn D Carter
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Curr Opin Rheumatol 22:424-30. 2010..Some of these advances embellish our previous understanding of CiReA, whereas others suggest that a change in the paradigm is required... - Bacterial agents in spondyloarthritis: a destiny from diversity?John D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida, Division of Rheumatology, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 24:701-14. 2010.... - Psoriasiform lesions induced by tumour necrosis factor antagonists: a skin-deep medical conundrumJ D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida School of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd MDC81, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Ann Rheum Dis 67:1181-3. 2008..It is proposed that these psoriasiform lesions may not be psoriasis, but rather keratoderma blenorrhagicum... - Determining rheumatologists' accuracy at assessing functional disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients using the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability IndexJohn D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Rheumatol 34:958-63. 2007..To test rheumatologists' accuracy in determining functional disability of their patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)... - Tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibition and VATER association: a causal relationshipJohn D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Rheumatol 33:1014-7. 2006..Patient registries of women who take TNF-a antagonists during pregnancy also need to be followed to see if there is an increase in the birth defects that are part of VATER association... - Successful treatment of pemphigus vulgaris with etanercept in four patientsAnjali Shetty
University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Drugs Dermatol 8:940-3. 2009..Thus, etanercept may be an effective therapeutic agent for pemphigus vulgaris and should be considered as an alternative treatment option for patients presenting with recalcitrant disease... - Prevalence of evaluation and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in menLaura M Cruse
University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Clin Rheumatol 12:221-5. 2006..Screening and treatment of glucocorticoid- induced osteoporosis in male patients is less than recommended despite available screening and therapies... - A safety assessment of tumor necrosis factor antagonists during pregnancyVanessa C Osting
University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
Expert Opin Drug Saf 9:421-9. 2010..Because these autoimmune disorders often affect women in their childbearing years, the safety of anti-TNF therapy in pregnancy becomes important... - Atypical insufficiency fracture of the tibia associated with long-term bisphosphonate therapyMichael D Breglia
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Clin Rheumatol 16:76-8. 2010.... - Soft tissue diseaseJ Valeriano-Marcet
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Rheum Dis Clin North Am 29:77-88, vi. 2003..In this review, we will cover cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue infections, fasciitis, septic bursitis, tendonitis, and pyomyositis... - The effect of a low-carbohydrate diet on bone turnoverJ D Carter
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC 81, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Osteoporos Int 17:1398-403. 2006..They also lead to a ketogenic state. These factors could lead to increased bone turnover. This study was designed to see whether a low-carbohydrate diet would lead to increased bone turnover in humans... - Virtual rheumatology: using simulators and a formal workshop to teach medical students, internal medicine residents, and rheumatology subspecialty residents arthrocentesisAshley Gray Sterrett
James A Haley Veterans Administration, FL, USA
J Clin Rheumatol 17:121-3. 2011..Previous studies have indicated a low comfort level and performance of arthrocentesis among primary care physicians that could be improved with hands-on training... - Hypersensitivity vasculitis with leukocytoclastic vasculitis secondary to infliximabLaura McIlwain
Department of Rheumatology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa 33612, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 36:411-3. 2003..It is important to note that hypersensitivity vasculitis can occur secondary to administration of this drug, even after the initial exposure... - Urticarial vasculitisNatalie A Brown
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Curr Rheumatol Rep 9:312-9. 2007..The mainstay of therapy is treatment of any underlying condition. Therapies most often employed include corticosteroids, antihistamine, and dapsone, but many others have been utilized... - Inflammation blockade improves pancreatic islet functionZ Yang
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA
Transplant Proc 36:2864-5. 2004..These results demonstrate the ability of LSF-like compounds to protect and enhance beta-cell function, suggesting the potential of using LSF or its analogs in islet transplantation... - Treatment of relapsing polychondritis with a TNF antagonistJohn D Carter
J Rheumatol 32:1413. 2005 - Hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for atrophoderma of Pasini and PieriniJohn D Carter
Int J Dermatol 45:1255-6. 2006 - Refractory neurosarcoidosis: a dramatic response to infliximabJohn D Carter
Am J Med 117:277-9. 2004 - Intestinal flora and psoriatic arthritisFrank B Vasey
J Rheumatol 33:2099. 2006 - Can we classify psoriatic arthritis?Abdul B Lodhi
Semin Arthritis Rheum 34:571-2. 2004