Background: Methotrexate (MTX) remains the recommended first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, its response varies and is influenced by various factors. This study aimed to identify predictors of MTX monotherapy treatment success in an Indonesian cohort.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included newly diagnosed RA patients receiving MTX monotherapy.
Aim: To develop a transitional care model for autoimmune rheumatic disease patients based on the needs analysis.
Method: Mixed Method, Explanatory sequential design (QUAN-qual) has been conducted. Quantitative data were collected through medical record and structured interviews.
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a benign, self-limiting histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis systemic disorder with unknown etiology. KFD has been known for half a century, but difficulties in distinguishing it remain. Its diagnostic significance is related to the increasing prevalence of KFD with autoimmune diseases in various timeframes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic headache is a 'silent' neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus symptom with heterogeneous prevalence, potentially reaching 54.4%. It may reduce quality of life by increasing the likelihood of depression and sleep disturbance.
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