Objective To determine the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), macroscopic, and microscopic
characteristics of synovial membrane inflammation, to study the relationship between …

Background: Prevalence estimates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vary across Europe. Recent
estimates in southern European countries showed a lower prevalence than in northern …

Importance One-third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis show inadequate response to tumor
necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors; little guidance on choosing the next treatment exists. …

Objectives To evaluate different global ultrasonographic (US) synovitis scoring systems as
potential outcome measures of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the Outcome Measures …

Objectives To evaluate the reliability of consensus-based ultrasound (US) definitions of
elementary components of enthesitis in spondyloarthritis (SpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and …

Importance Few treatments are available for patients with glucocorticoid-dependent
polymyalgia rheumatica. IL-6 antagonists may reduce disease activity in patients with active …

Objectives To evaluate synovitis (clinical vs ultrasound (US)) to predict structural progression
in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Patients with RA. Study design Prospective, 2-year …

Objective To develop ultrasound (US) definitions and a US novel scoring system for major
salivary gland (SG) lesions in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and to test their …

Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at an increased risk of developing comorbid
conditions. A close monitoring of the disease targeting a status of low disease activity is …

Objective Continuous treatment with the anti–tumor necrosis factor α (anti‐TNFα) antibody
infliximab is efficacious in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), whereas treatment discontinuation …