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Lozada-Mellado M, Llorente L, Hinojosa-Azaola A, Ogata-Medel M, Valdez-Echeverría RD, Lira-Reyes AR, Castillo-Martínez L. Inflammatory profile in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and sarcopenia. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:1865-1870. [PMID: 38671259 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-024-06974-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia is characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging; however, individuals with chronic diseases are at risk at the early stages. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), sustained chronic inflammation influences muscle deterioration. It may expedite the development of sarcopenia, which has been linked to physical disability, cardiovascular events, disease activity of RA, and premature death. We aimed to compare the inflammatory profiles of patients with RA with and without sarcopenia. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 165 women with RA. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to criteria established by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. To assess the inflammatory profile, concentrations of cytokines such as EGF, IL-17, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, TNFα, TNFβ, and creatine kinase (CK) were measured. RESULTS The prevalence of sarcopenia was 15.8% (95% CI: 8.9-18.2). The median age of patients with sarcopenia was 59.5 years (49.8-65.3), compared to 50 years (43-59 years) p = 0.001. The disease duration was also longer in patients with sarcopenia, 21 years (15-30), compared to those without sarcopenia, 13 years (7.3-20) p = 0.001. The inflammatory profile differed between patients with and without sarcopenia, revealing that the cytokines IL-1α, IL-6, and TNFβ concentrations were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in patients with sarcopenia, adjusted for BMI, age, and disease duration. CONCLUSION Patients with RA and sarcopenia were older and exhibited longer disease duration and higher levels of inflammatory cytokines compared to those without sarcopenia. These findings suggest potential implications for clinical outcomes. Key Points • The prevalence of sarcopenia in women with rheumatoid arthritis was 15.8% (95% CI, 8.9-18.2). • Levels of IL-1α, IL-6, and TNFβ cytokines were significantly higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and sarcopenia compared with those without sarcopenia, adjusted for BMI, age, and disease duration.
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- Mariel Lozada-Mellado
- Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Nutrition Service, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Deparment of Central Laboratory, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Nutrition Service, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Valencia-Muntalà L, Gómez-Vaquero C, Mora M, Berbel-Arcobé L, Benavent D, Narváez J, Juanola X, Nolla JM. Evaluating sarcopenia prevalence and SARC-F effectiveness in elderly Spanish women with RA: a comparative study of EWGSOP criteria. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1392604. [PMID: 38799152 PMCID: PMC11116643 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1392604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Introduction The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) has put forward two key proposals for diagnosing sarcopenia: the EWGSOP1 in 2010 and the EWGSOP2 in 2019. These proposals are currently the most widely used guidelines for diagnosing sarcopenia. However, data on the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on EWGSOP criteria are limited. This study aimed to: (a) establish the prevalence of sarcopenia in an elderly Spanish cohort of women with RA using both EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP2 criteria; and (b) evaluate the effectiveness of the SARC-F questionnaire in detecting sarcopenia. Methods In this observational, cross-sectional study, 67 women aged over 65 years who met the ACR 2010 criteria for RA were consecutively recruited from a tertiary university hospital. Assessments included: (a) demographic and anthropometric data; (b) RA-related variables (disease history, analytical evaluation, activity, disability, quality of life); and (c) sarcopenia-related variables (muscle strength, gait speed, skeletal muscle mass, and SARC-F questionnaire). The prevalence of sarcopenia was determined using both EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP2 criteria. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the SARC-F questionnaire for detecting sarcopenia were calculated. Results The prevalence of sarcopenia was 43% according to the EWGSOP1 criteria and 16% according to the EWGSOP2 criteria. Patients diagnosed with sarcopenia based on the latter criteria also met the EWGSOP1's criteria for sarcopenia. Agreement between the two sets of EWGSOP criteria was poor. The SARC-F questionnaire demonstrated an inherently high sensitivity (100%) as well as good specificity (75%) and diagnostic accuracy (79%) in detecting sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2 criteria. Conclusions The prevalence rate of sarcopenia among elderly Spanish women with RA varies significantly depending on whether EWGSOP1 or EWGSOP2 criteria are applied. The SARC-F questionnaire is effective for predicting sarcopenia when used in conjunction with the EWGSOP2 criteria, which is currently the most accepted standard in clinical practice.
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Cano-García L, Redondo-Rodríguez R, Mena-Vázquez N, Manrique-Arija S, García-Studer A, Ortiz-Marquez F, Borregón-Garrido P, Fernández-Nebro A. Severity and impact of digestive impairment perceived by patients with systemic sclerosis: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e083419. [PMID: 38684244 PMCID: PMC11086412 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the severity and impact of gastrointestinal involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and identify associated factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS Non-controlled cross-sectional study of patients with SSc (2013 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism criteria). The main variables were severity of gastrointestinal involvement according to the University of California, Los Angeles Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract 2.0 instrument (UCLA SCTC GIT 2.0) and dysphagia according to the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10). We evaluated reflux, distension, diarrhoea, faecal soilage, constipation, emotional well-being and social functioning, as well as dysphagia. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) and the EuroQol-5D-3L. The degree of skin fibrosis was assessed using the modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS). Multivariate models were constructed to analyse factors associated with gastrointestinal involvement and dysphagia. RESULTS Of the 75 patients with SSc included, 58.7% had moderate, severe or very severe reflux, 57.4% had constipation according to UCLA SCTC GIT 2.0 and 49.7% had abdominal distension. Gastrointestinal symptoms interfered significantly with social functioning (42.7%) and emotional well-being (40.0%). Dysphagia (EAT-10≥3) was recorded in 52% of patients, and according to MNA-SF poor nutrition in 30.7%, and clear malnutrition requiring a nutritional intervention in 5.3%. Multivariate adjustment revealed an association between severity of gastrointestinal symptoms according to the mRSS (β=0.249; p=0.002) and Visual Analogue Scale 3-Level EuroQol-5D (VAS-EQ-5D-3L) (β=-0.302; p=0.001), whereas presence of dysphagia was associated with the mRSS (OR=2.794; p=0.015), VAS-EQ-5D-3L (OR=0.950; p=0.005) and malnutrition (MNA-SF≤7; OR=3.920; p=0.041). CONCLUSIONS Patients with SSc frequently present severe gastrointestinal symptoms. These are associated with poor quality of life, more severe skin involvement and malnutrition.
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- Laura Cano-García
- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Pataforma BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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Değer MS, Sezerol MA, Atak M. Assessment of frailty, daily life activities, and nutrition of elderly immigrants: A household based cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37729. [PMID: 38669436 PMCID: PMC11049769 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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With the global migrant population on the rise, it's imperative to focus on the health status of more vulnerable groups within these communities. The elderly immigrants face myriad physical and psychosocial challenges that significantly impact their health and quality of life. This study aims to investigate the nutrition, daily life activities, and clinical frailty status of elderly immigrants residing in Türkiye. A cross-sectional design was employed in the Sultanbeyli District, focusing on Syrian immigrants aged 65 and over. Participants were surveyed face-to-face by interpreters proficient in Arabic. The questionnaire comprised sociodemographic details, health status, and scales like Katz Daily Life Activities, Clinical Frailty, and Mini Nutritional Assessment. The data analysis was executed using SPSS 22. Continuous variables were presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD) and median, while categorical ones were expressed in numbers and percentages (%). A significance level of P < .05 was considered for the analyses. The average age of the participants was determined as 71.64 ± 6.20 years. In the study group, 49.7% were female, 75.5% were younger than 75 years old, 47.7% had less than primary school education, 56.3% were married, 42.4% had a low income level, and 56.9% lived in the same household with 5 or more people. Among the participants in the study group, 47% had walking and balance problems, 29.1% had a history of falls in the last year, 10.6% were disabled, 69.5% complained of pain, 82.8% had a chronic illness, and 43% had polypharmacy. The median value of the KATZ Daily Living Activities scale was 6, the mean score of the Clinical Frailty Score scale was 3.25 ± 1.25, and the mean score of the Mini Nutritional Assessment scale was 12.40 ± 2.15. Among immigrant elderly individuals, 88.1% were able to sustain their lives independently, 13.9% were clinically frail, and 3.3% were at risk of malnutrition. Factors such as age, level of education, socioeconomic status, marital status, number of cohabitants in the household, BMI, neurological problems, walking-balance disorders, disability, and presence of chronic diseases are associated with daily life activities, frailty, and malnutrition status. It is believed that broader field research with greater participation would be beneficial for evaluating the nutritional status of immigrant elderly individuals.
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- Mehmet Sait Değer
- Department of Public Health, Hitit University – Faculty of Medicine, Çorum, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Istanbul Medipol University – School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Ji M, Hang L, Wang T, Luo H, Wu X, Gu D. A survey of nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice of sarcopenia: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 74:103869. [PMID: 38183908 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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AIM This paper aims to assess the current knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing staff regarding sarcopenia and explore associating factors that influence them. BACKGROUND Sarcopenia has an insidious onset and is easily overlooked. However, it is has become very common in older people, seriously jeopardizing the quality of life in patients. The present situation of nurses in China is inadequate, even though they are the primary professionals tasked with screening for sarcopenia, the ability to recognize and effectively manage the disease, and the critical role they play in preventing and controlling sarcopenia in patients. DESIGN We conducted a cross-sectional design of nurses. METHODS Facilitated sampling was used in seven hospitals in Jiangsu Province, China. A total of 409 hospital nursing staff participated in the survey from December 2022 to March 2023. The main survey instruments were the nursing staff about the knowledge of sarcopenia, beliefs, a behavior questionnaire, and a self-designed general information questionnaire. Descriptive of general data, t-test, and ANOVA for influencing factors of three dimensions, whereas multiple linear regression analyses were performed using SPSS23.0 software. RESULTS Questionnaires were distributed to 460 nurses, and of the 426 (92.6%) questionnaires returned, 409 (96.0%) were valid. The total mean score of nurses' knowledge, beliefs, and behavior about sarcopenia was 125.42 (SD 18.97), the mean score of knowledge latitude was 29.09 (SD 7.80), the mean score of attitude dimension was 57.53 (SD 7.63), and the mean score of behavior latitude was 38.80 (SD 10.71). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the nurse's position, Knowledge of sarcopenia, whether or not they were specialist nurses and years of experience in the workplace were the most significant factors correlated with the level of knowledge, belief, and practice (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In China, nurses have little knowledge about sarcopenia, but their attitude towards sarcopenia care is positive. However, there is potential for improvement in nursing behavior toward sarcopenia management. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Managers are advised to develop targeted training programs for nurses. Further, it improves their screening and diagnosing abilities, allowing them to prevent and control sarcopenia more effectively.
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- Mengchen Ji
- Affiliated Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- Affiliated Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- Affiliated Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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Cano-García L, Redondo-Rodríguez R, Manrique-Arija S, Domínguez-Quesada C, Crisóstomo Vacas J, Armenteros-Ortiz P, Ruiz-Vilchez D, Martín-Martín JM, García-Studer A, Ortiz-Márquez F, Mena-Vázquez N, Fernández-Nebro A. Prevalence of Malnutrition and Associated Factors in Older Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:3500. [PMID: 37630691 PMCID: PMC10460011 DOI: 10.3390/nu15163500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency of malnutrition in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and investigate associated risk factors. METHODS This multicenter, cross-sectional study included participants aged ≥65 years who met the 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria for RA. Nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) and based on variables, such as albumin level, the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), and vitamin D. Data were also collected on epidemiological variables, inflammatory disease activity, quality of life, physical function, and frailty. Multivariate models were used to study factors associated with nutritional status. RESULTS The study population comprised 76 RA patients aged ≥65 years, of whom 68.4% had a normal nutritional status, and 31.5% had an impaired nutritional status: 28.9% were at risk of malnutrition, and 2.6% were malnourished. Additionally, 10% had albumin levels <3.8 g/L. Patients with impaired nutritional status had poorer quality of life and physical function. The factors associated with compromised nutritional status (OR [95% CI]) were age (1.0 [1.0-1.1]; p = 0.035), DAS28-ESR (1.8 [1.0-3.2]; p = 0.024), and EuroQoL-5D-5L (0.9 [0.9-0.9]; p = 0.040). Furthermore, the GNRI was associated with the MNA score (0.06 [0.0-0.1]; p = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS Approximately one-third of older patients with RA have impaired nutritional status. Older age, higher inflammatory disease activity, and decreased quality of life are associated with impaired nutritional status. The MNA and GNRI are valuable tools for assessing the nutritional status of patients with RA.
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- Laura Cano-García
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (J.C.V.); (P.A.-O.); (D.R.-V.)
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- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (J.C.V.); (P.A.-O.); (D.R.-V.)
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
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- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain; (J.C.V.); (P.A.-O.); (D.R.-V.)
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
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- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA)-Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (R.R.-R.); (S.M.-A.); (A.G.-S.); (F.O.-M.); (A.F.-N.)
- UGC de Reumatología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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