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Rheumatology
Poor agreement between QuantiFERON-TB
Gold test and tuberculin skin test results for the
diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in
rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy controls
Joo-Hyun Lee, Hae Sook Sohn, Jin Ho Chun, Hyoun-Ah Kim, Chang Hee Suh, Yun Woo Lee, Bo Young Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):76-84. Published online January 2, 2014
Background/Aims: We investigated the agreement between the QuantiFERON-
TB Gold (QFT‑Gold) test and the tuberculin skin test (TST) in the diagnosis
of latent tuberculosis infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), compared
with healthy controls, in Korea.
Methods: We recruited 64 pa..
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S100A8/A9 as a biomarker for synovial inflammation
and joint damage in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis
Kwi Young Kang, Jung-Won Woo, Sung-Hwan Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):12-19. Published online January 2, 2014
S100A8 and S100A9 are major leukocyte proteins, known as damage-associated
molecular patterns, found at high concentrations in the synovial fluid of patients
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A heterodimeric complex of S100A8/A9 is secreted
by activated leukocytes and binds to Toll-like receptor 4,..
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The presence of MEFV gene mutations in patients with primary osteoarthritis who require surgery
Sedat Yilmaz, Hakan Erdem, Servet Tunay, Deniz Torun, Halil Genc, Yusuf Tunca, Omer Karadag, Ismail Simsek, Muhterem Bahce, Salih Pay, Ayhan Dinc
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):594-598. Published online August 14, 2013
Background/AimsChronic arthritis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves weight-bearing joints and can occur in patients without a history of acute attack. Our aim was to investigate a possible causal relationship between FMF and osteoarthritis in a population in which ..
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Is the frequency of metabolic syndrome higher in South Korean women with rheumatoid arthritis than in healthy subjects?
Seung-Geun Lee, Ji-Min Kim, Sun-Hee Lee, Kye-Hyung Kim, Ji-Hye Kim, Ji-Won Yi, Woo-Jin Jung, Young-Eun Park, Seong-Hu Park, Joung-Wook Lee, Seung-Hoon Baek, Jun-Hee Lee, Geun-Tae Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):206-215. Published online February 27, 2013
Background/AimsTo compare the frequency of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and magnitude of insulin resistance, measured by the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), between South Korean women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy subjects, and to evalua..
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Greater prevalence of seropositivity for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody in unaffected first-degree relatives in multicase rheumatoid arthritis-affected families
Seong-Kyu Kim, Jisuk Bae, Hwajeong Lee, Ji Hun Kim, Sung-Hoon Park, Jung-Yoon Choe
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):45-53. Published online December 28, 2012
Background/AimsThis study determined the prevalence and determinants of seropositivity for rheumatoid factor (RF), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody, and anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin (anti-MCV) antibody in unaffected first-degree relatives (FDRs) of ..
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Recent Paradigm Shifts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Young Ok Jung, Hyun Ah Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):378-387. Published online November 27, 2012
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disease with severe symptoms of pain and stiffness. Chronic persistent inflammation of RA often leads to joint destruction, deformity and limitation of function, which ultimately results in significant deterioration of quality of life (QoL)...
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Cultural Adaptation of a Compliance Questionnaire for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis to a Korean Version
Ju Yeun Lee, So Young Lee, Hyeon Joo Hahn, In Ja Son, Suh Gyung Hahn, Eun Bong Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(1):28-33. Published online March 2, 2011
Background/AimsThe Compliance Questionnaire-Rheumatology (CQR) is a validated scale to evaluate patient compliance for anti-rheumatic medications. We developed a Korean version of the CQR (KCQR) and confirmed its reliability and validity. Methods
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A Comparison of Three Different Guidelines for Osteoporosis Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Korea
Jiyeol Yoon, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Mie-Jin Lim, Kowoon Joo, Chang-Gi Moon, Jihun Jang, Won Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(4):436-446. Published online November 27, 2010
Background/AimsOsteoporotic fractures are an important comorbidity with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We determined the overall fracture risk as assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO)'s FRAX® tool in Korean patients with seropositive RA. Additionally, we compared treatm..
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Engagement of Toll-Like Receptor 3 Induces Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Interleukin-8 in Human Rheumatoid Synovial Fibroblasts
Su-Jin Moon, Mi-Kyung Park, Hye-Jwa Oh, Seon-Yeong Lee, Seung-Ki Kwok, Mi-La Cho, Ji Hyeon Ju, Kyung-Su Park, Ho-Youn Kim, Sung-Hwan Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(4):429-435. Published online November 27, 2010
Background/AimsAngiogenesis, which is a critical step in the initiation and progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), involves pro-angiogenic factors, including interleukin (IL)-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). We investigated the role of Toll-like receptor 3 (..
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Induction of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in ConA-Stimulated Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts through the P38 MAP Kinase-Dependent Signaling Pathway
Hae-Rim Kim, Mi-Kyung Park, Mi-La Cho, Kyoung-Woon Kim, Hye-Joa Oh, Jin-Sil Park, Yang-Mi Heo, Sang-Heon Lee, Ho-Youn Kim, Sung-Hwan Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):317-326. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThis study was undertaken to identify the intracellular signaling pathway involved in induction of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in human rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fibroblasts. MethodsHuman RA synovial fibr..
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Inflammatory Polyarthritis in a Patient with Psoriasis: Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthrirtis?
Kwang-Hoon Lee, Myoung-Kyun Son, You-Jung Ha, Sang-Tae Choi, Sang-Won Lee, Yong-Beom Park, Soo-Kon Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(2):224-226. Published online June 1, 2010
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. There are no generally accepted diagnostic criteria for PsA. Indeed, the diagnosis of this inflammatory arthritis is made by exclusion of other possible diseases and based upon immunologic, radiologic, and clinical ..
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Correlation of Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Antibody with Hand Joint Erosion Score in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Hyun Hee Kim, JiHun Kim, Sung-Hoon Park, Seong-Kyu Kim, Ok-Dong Kim, Jung-Yoon Choe
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(2):201-206. Published online June 1, 2010
Background/AimsTo examine the correlation between radiological joint damage and serological parameters in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). MethodsThis retrospective study reviewed the records of 216 patients diagnosed with RA and classified them..
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Description of the Efficacy and Safety of Three New Biologics in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Steven S. Storage, Harsh Agrawal, Daniel E. Furst
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(1):1-17. Published online February 26, 2010
English articles on abatacept, golimumab, and tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis published between 2002 and 2009 were reviewed systematically. All randomized clinical trials, open-label extensions, meta-analyses, and reviews were examined. There were thirteen articles on abatacept, four on goli..
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A Case of Tuberculous Arthritis Following the Use of Etanercept
Seung Won Choi, Jong Joon Ahn, Young Tae Hwang, Sang Hoon Koh, Sung Do Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(4):397-401. Published online November 27, 2009
Etanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor that has been used for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Because of its immunosuppressive activity, opportunistic infections have been noted in treate..
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Concurrence of Sjögren's Syndrome in a Patient with Chlamydia-induced Reactive Arthritis; An Unusual Finding
Hyun Kyu Chang, Ki Tae Bang, Bo Han Lee, Jung Hyuk Kim, Kang Woo Bae, Myong Jin Kim, Seong-Kyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):116-119. Published online June 30, 2006
A 40-year-old Korean man presented with painful swelling and tenderness of both ankle joints as well as the plantar surfaces of both feet, along with inflammatory back pain, and a purulent discharge from the urethral orifice. The patient also complained of sicca-like symptoms including dry eyes a..
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Increased Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptorβ Messenger RNA in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chang-Keun Lee, Eun Young Lee, You-Sook Cho, Keun Ae Moon, Bin Yoo, Hee-Bom Moon
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):146-151. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundGlucocorticoids have been known to be less effective for treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients than for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. To elucidate the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, we evaluated whether the glucocorticoid receptor (GR)..
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Impact of socioeconomic status on biologics utilization in rheumatoid arthritis: revealing inequalities and healthcare efficiency
Hye Won Kim, Yeon Ju Lee, You-Jung Ha, Eun Bong Lee, Yun Jong Lee, Eun Ha Kang
Received June 27, 2023 Accepted October 30, 2023 Published online February 29, 2024
Background/Aims: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate biologics treatment disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients based on socioeconomic status (SES).
Methods: Data from the KOrean Observational Study Network for Arthritis (KORONA) database were analyzed to assess various facto..
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Effectiveness of Korean Red Ginseng on fatigue in patients with rheumatic diseases: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Soo-Kyung Cho, Yeo-Jin Song, Jung-Yong Han, Hye Won Kim, Eunwoo Nam, Yoon-Kyoung Sung
Received August 22, 2023 Accepted November 27, 2023 Published online April 5, 2024
Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) in managing fatigue in Korean patients with rheumatic diseases
Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to KRG (2 g/day, n = 60) or placebo (n = 60) groups for 12 weeks of blind phase and then open-label KRG from weeks 12 to 24 (..
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