Publications by authors named "J Mulero-Mendoza"
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the functional results of 2 different procedure types, medical or surgical used in treating native joint septic arthritis.
Methods: In this cohort study, we reviewed the clinical registries of patients admitted to a single third-level hospital with the diagnosis of septic arthritis during the period of January 1, 2008, to January 31, 2016.
Results: A total of 63 cases of septic arthritis were identified in which the initial approach for 49 patients was medical (arthrocentesis), whereas the initial approach for 14 patients was surgical (arthroscopy or arthrotomy).
Background: Sialodochitis fibrinosa is a rare disease which is characterized by recurring episodes of pain and swelling of the salivary glands due to the formation of mucofibrinous plugs. Analytic studies ascertain elevated levels of eosinophils and immunoglobulin E (IgE). Imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and sialography reveal dilation of the main salivary duct (duct ectasia).
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- The study aimed to analyze gender differences and the impact of time since disease onset in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) using data from the Spanish Registry of spondyloarthritis (REGISPONSER).
- Researchers evaluated various aspects of 1514 AS patients, including demographics, clinical activity, and structural damage through standardized assessments like the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI).
- Results indicated that men had an earlier onset and longer disease duration, while women showed higher BASDAI scores and familial patterns, highlighting significant gender-based clinical implications in AS management.
Objective: Due to the increasing use of biologic therapy in rheumatic diseases and the importance of its risk management, the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) has promoted the development of recommendations based on the best evidence available. These recommendations should be a reference to rheumatologists and those involved in the treatment of patients who are using, or about to use biologic therapy irrespectively of the rheumatic disease.
Methods: Recommendations were developed following a nominal group methodology and based on systematic reviews.
Objective: Due to the amount and variability in quality regarding the use of biologic therapy (BT) in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA), except for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients, the Spanish Society of Rheumatology has promoted the generation of recommendations based on the best evidence available. These recommendations should be a reference for rheumatologists and those involved in the treatment of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA), except for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), who are using, or about to use BT.
Methods: Recommendations were developed following a nominal group methodology and based on systematic reviews.