… G > C) mutation is associated with the development of neurological manifestations at some
time during the lifespan. In patients who are homozygous for the L444P mutation, mean age …

Although fractures involving the wrist, spine, and proximal femur are known to be strongly
associated with osteoporosis, the underlying bone insufficiency often receives insufficient …

The definition of asymptomatic hyperuricemia remains unclear, as no consensus exists about
the serum urate cutoff or the relevance of ultrasound findings. Comorbidities associated …

Genetic hemochromatosis (GH) is an iron overload disorder mainly due to the C282Y mutation
of the HFE gene. The possibility of bone involvement was only recently recognized. The …

Objective To determine how well the American College of Rheumatology (ACR; formerly,
the American Rheumatism Association) 1987 classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), …

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

In a prospective randomised trial of calcifying tendinitis of the rotator cuff, we compared the
efficacy of dual treatment sessions delivering 2500 extracorporeal shock waves at either high…

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 …

… L'Hirondel JL, Blotman F, Loyau G. Etude clinique double insu du sulfate de chondro~tine
per os versus placebo dans la gonarthrose f~morotibiale. Litera Rheum 1992;14:77-84. …

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 …