A systematic review of the influence of anti-TNF on infection rates in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Objective: The present article aims to provide a systematic review of the influence of antitumor necrosis factor (TNF) on infection rates in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Method: Medline was searched to obtain quality control information on infection rates in RA patients treated with anti-TNF.

Results: A high proportion of RA patients are now established users of anti-TNF agents.

Should anti-TNF therapy be discontinued in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery? A systematic review of the evidence.

Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) therapies have revolutionized the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A high proportion of RA patients are now established users of anti-TNF agents. Unfortunately, many RA patients with longstanding disease still require elective orthopaedic procedures.

Is there still a role for computerized strain gauge plethysmography in the assessment of patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis?

Introduction: Although deep vein thromboses (DVTs) are common, only a minority of patients referred with suspected DVT will have the condition. Various strategies exist to allow rapid and safe discharge of low-risk patients, thus precluding the need for imaging.

Aims And Objectives: We aimed to investigate the accuracy of clinical risk assessment, D-Dimer analysis, computerized strain gauge plethysmography (CSGP) or a combination of the above in the assessment of outpatients with suspected DVT.

SAPHO syndrome in an adult with ulcerative colitis responsive to intravenous pamidronate.

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare group of sterile, inflammatory osteoarticular disorders classically associated with skin lesions. It is occasionally associated with enteropathic disease such as ulcerative colitis. We present a 39-year-old patient with chronic ulcerative colitis who developed enteropathic SAPHO and responded well to pamidronate.