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Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
February 2025
Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou510120, China.
To investigate the characteristics of hand dysfunction and its associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A cross-sectional study. Patients with RA were recruited from January 2019 to April 2024 at the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University.
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Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China; Beijing Key Laboratory for Rheumatism Mechanism and Immune Diagnosis (BZ0135), No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China; Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. Electronic address:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex autoimmune disease with growing evidence implicating the microbiota as a critical contributor to its pathogenesis. This review explores the multifaceted roles of microbial dysbiosis in RA, emphasizing its impact on immune cell modulation, autoantibody production, gut barrier integrity, and joint inflammation. Animal models reveal how genetic predisposition and environmental factors interact with specific microbial taxa to influence disease susceptibility.
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January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent inflammation, joint pain, and progressive cartilage and bone erosion. Despite advancements in RA management with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics, some patients remain refractory to conventional treatments. Tetracyclines, such as minocycline and doxycycline, exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, making them potential supplementary treatments.
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January 2025
The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark.
The OUTPAC cohort study evaluates the setup and implementation of a nationwide Danish initiative focused on the impact of structured outdoor physical activity (PA) on individuals with rheumatic diseases. This prospective cohort study includes more than 1600 participants, predominantly women (92%), with an average age of 65 years (range: 28-93). The cohort primarily consists of individuals with osteoarthritis (72%), rheumatoid arthritis (18%) and nonspecific lower back pain (13%).
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January 2025
Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China. Electronic address:
Bee venom acupuncture (BVA) offers therapeutic potential for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but faces challenges from pain and allergies linked to live bee stings. A key hurdle is melittin (Mel), bee venom's main anti-inflammatory component, which degrades rapidly when orally ingested, leading to decreased efficacy and increased toxicity. This study proposes a solution by encapsulating melittin in liposomes to enhance stability and lessen side effects, expanding its clinical applicability.
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