Publications by authors named "D Danda"
Aim: The study aims to identify factors influencing referral patterns and delays in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients across clinical settings in India.
Materials And Methods: A prospective, multicenter, observational study collected data from eight centers using the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) database. Patient-related factors and referral factors were determined based on patient narration.
Background: Unilateral presentation of sacroiliitis is a diagnostic dilemma, especially between infection and inflammatory sacroiliitis associated with spondyloarthritis, requiring an early and accurate diagnosis.
Objective: To assess the utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in differentiating infective versus inflammatory etiology in unilateral sacroiliitis.
Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of the MRI of 90 patients with unilateral sacroiliitis, having an established final diagnosis.
A pilot study of childhood-onset Takayasu arteritis using whole exome sequencing suggests oligogenic inheritance involving classical complement, collagen, and autoinflammatory pathways.
Clin Rheumatol
August 2024
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and its branches. Paediatric TA (pTA) may present from 6 months after birth till the adolescent age group. Genetics and pathogenesis of pTA are not fully understood.
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- The CHANGE survey aims to assess gender equity in rheumatology and gather physician insights on bullying, harassment, and equitable opportunities.
- Launched in January 2023, the survey is a cross-sectional questionnaire available in six languages, targeting rheumatologists and healthcare professionals, with responses analyzed for gender-based discrimination.
- This global initiative seeks to identify gender-related disparities in rheumatology to inform strategies for promoting inclusivity and equitable access to opportunities for all professionals in the field.
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- The study focuses on the management challenges of Takayasu arteritis (TAK) and examines the role of specific T-helper cells in the disease.
- Researchers compared blood samples from 21 TAK patients and 16 healthy controls, finding higher levels of certain memory T-helper cells (MDR1+ and CD161+) in TAK patients at baseline.
- After treatment, these T-helper cells decreased significantly only in patients who showed a positive response to therapy, suggesting a potential marker for treatment efficacy.