Publications by authors named "Tanveer E Towheed"
Objective: In 2020, the Canadian Vasculitis Research Network (CanVasc) published their updated recommendations for the management of ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV). The current addendum provides further recommendations regarding the use of avacopan in AAV based on a review of newly available evidence.
Methods: An updated systematic literature review on avacopan (formerly, CCX168) using Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was performed for publications up to September 2022.
Objective: In 2015, the Canadian Vasculitis Research Network (CanVasc) created recommendations for the management of antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) in Canada. The current update aims to revise existing recommendations and create additional recommendations, as needed, based on a review of new available evidence.
Methods: A needs assessment survey of CanVasc members informed questions for an updated systematic literature review (publications spanning May 2014 to September 2019) using Medline, Embase, and Cochrane.
Objective:: To identify programmes involving therapeutic exercise that are effective for the management of hand osteoarthritis and to provide stakeholders with updated, moderate to high-quality recommendations supporting exercises for hand osteoarthritis.
Methods:: A systematic search and adapted selection criteria included comparable trials with exercise programmes for managing hand osteoarthritis. Based on the evaluated evidence, a panel of experts reached consensus through a Delphi approach endorsing the recommendations.
Aim: To develop a standardized practical screening tool for rheumatologists to assess for underlying dermatological manifestations of rheumatic conditions.
Methods: A relevant screening tool was developed by consensus between dermatology and rheumatology authors. Patients visiting the general rheumatology clinic for routine care were systematically assessed based on the standardized screening tool.
Background: Self-reported health status measures, like the Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36), can provide rich information about the overall health of a population and its components, such as physical, mental, and social health. However, differential item functioning (DIF), which arises when population sub-groups with the same underlying (i.e.
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- The Canadian Vasculitis research network (CanVasc) consists of a diverse group of physicians and researchers focused on vasculitis.
- One of their main goals is to create guidelines for diagnosing and managing ANCA-associated vasculitides in Canada.
- This summary includes 19 recommendations and 17 statements that cover general diagnosis and management of AAV, based on international guidelines and expert consensus tailored to the Canadian healthcare environment.
Objective: The Canadian Vasculitis research network (CanVasc) is composed of physicians from different medical specialties and researchers with expertise in vasculitis. One of its aims is to develop recommendations for the diagnosis and management of antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) in Canada.
Methods: Diagnostic and therapeutic questions were developed based on the results of a national needs assessment survey.
Chikungunya-related arthritis: case report and review of the literature.
Semin Arthritis Rheum
October 2013
Introduction: Chikungunya fever often presents with severe arthritis/arthralgias, high fever, myalgias, headache, and maculopapular rash (Chow et al., 2011 [1]; Das et al., 2010 [2]; Mizuno et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: A better understanding of the pathogenesis of chronic postsurgical pain is needed in order to develop effective prevention and treatment interventions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain in women undergoing gynecologic surgery.
Methods: Pain characteristics, opioid consumption, and psychologic factors were captured before and 6 months after surgery.
Objective: To systematically review published randomized controlled trials (RCT) evaluating a new topical diclofenac solution (Pennsaid) in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
Methods: RCT were identified by searching electronic data sources as well as by contact with the manufacturer of Pennsaid. Details of study demographics, methodology, quality, and outcomes were analyzed.
Objective: To assess driving problems experienced by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to examine the relationship between functional status and driving difficulty.
Methods: Using the South Eastern Ontario Medical Organization (SEAMO) database, we identified 721 patients with RA from both urban and rural backgrounds. They completed a cross-sectional, self-administered mail survey that included the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ-DI) and a co-morbidity questionnaire.
Background: Pain is an important public health problem in Canada. International estimates of general population pain prevalence range from 2% to 46%.
Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the potentially misleading use of overall prevalence estimates in the pain literature and to use two Canadian population-based surveys to assess the impact of sampling and measurement on prevalence.
Background: Many clinicians believe that higher doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are more effective than lower doses for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) but are associated with higher rates of adverse events (AEs). However, there is a lack of consensus on dose-effect relationships with the NSAIDs.
Objective: The purpose of this review was to investigate evidence for the relationship between NSAID dose, efficacy, and the occurrence of AEs from clinical trials of RA and OA of the hip and knee.