Nailfold videocapillaroscopy in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.

Objective: Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of illnesses that cause inflammation and alterations to small vessels in the body. Some of the most common and detrimental manifestations, including alveolar hemorrhage and glomerulonephritis, are caused by this capillary inflammation. We sought to clarify whether patients with AAV would have abnormal nailfold capillaries when evaluated with nailfold videocapillaroscopy.

Dermatomyositis in Association With SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccine.

Objective: New-onset and relapsed dermatomyositis (DM) has been reported following SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination. This study aims to show the characteristics of a DM cohort after COVID-19 infection and vaccination.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed on patients treated for DM between March 1, 2020, and October 31, 2022.

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage secondary to sarcoidosis.

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a pulmonary condition that can be caused by autoimmune disorders such as lupus, small vessel vasculitis, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Sarcoidosis as a cause of DAH has been reported; however, the literature remains limited. We performed a chart review for patients with a diagnosis of both sarcoidosis and DAH.

Intra-articular therapy with methotrexate or tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.

Background: Persistent monoarthritis in otherwise well-controlled rheumatoid arthritis presents a therapeutic challenge. Intra-articular (IA) steroids are a mainstay of treatment, though some have queried whether IA disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) and biologics can be used in those who fail steroid injections.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using four medical databases to identify randomized, controlled trials assessing IA therapies in RA patients.