Primary Sjögren's syndrome independently promotes premature subclinical atherosclerosis.

Objectives: Cardiovascular comorbidities are common in patients with autoimmune diseases. This study investigates the extent of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Correlations with clinical factors such as organ involvement (OI) or disease activity were analysed and oxLDL antibodies (oxLDL ab) were measured as potential biomarkers of vascular damage.

Sjögren's syndrome with and without neurological involvement.

Objective: Neurological manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome can be severe but also treatment-responsive. We aimed to systematically evaluate neurological manifestations of primary Sjögren's syndrome and find clinical features allowing sufficient identification of affected patients (pSSN) among those with Sjögren's syndrome without neurological involvement (pSS).

Methods: Para-/clinical features of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (2016 ACR/EULAR classification criteria) were compared between pSSN and pSS.

Premature stroke and cardiovascular risk in primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Introduction: Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is associated with an increased prevalence of traditional risk factors and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The study aimed to identify specific risk factors for CVD in pSS patients.

Methods: PSS patients with and without CVD were compared.

Multimodal Assessment and Characterization of Sicca Syndrome.

Sicca syndrome represents a heterogeneous group of conditions, such as Sjögren syndrome, causing xerophthalmiaand xerostomia. This study characterizes in depth patients with Sicca syndrome and evaluates salivary gland ultrasound (SGUS). Principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering of clinical parameters, such as ESSPRI, ESSDAI and laboratory data, were performed on all referrals for assessment of Sicca symptoms between October 2018 and March 2021.

[Care of rheumatology patients during the lockdown in early 2020 : Telemedicine, delegation, patient satisfaction and vaccination behavior].

Background: Telemedicine was implemented in outpatient care during the lockdown between March and May 2020. The aim of the study was to assess patients from a private practice and the university outpatient department with respect to patient satisfaction with telemedicine, COVID-19 worries and vaccination behavior and to compare the teleconsultation by a medical assistant for rheumatology (RFA) and a physician.

Methods: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatric arthropathy or spondylarthritis without treatment modifications since the previous presentation were offered a telemedical replacement appointment within the framework of this study in the case of appointment cancellation by the treating center.