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Fernández-Díaz C, Castañeda S, Melero-González RB, Ortiz-Sanjuán F, Juan-Mas A, Carrasco-Cubero C, Casafont-Solé I, Olivé A, Rodríguez-Muguruza S, Almodóvar-González R, Castellanos-Moreira R, Rodríguez-García SC, Aguilera-Cros C, Villa I, Ordóñez-Palau S, Raya-Alvarez E, Morales-Garrido P, Ojeda-García C, Moreno-Ramos MJ, Bonilla Hernán MG, Hernández Rodríguez I, López-Corbeto M, Andreu JL, Jiménez de Aberásturi JRD, Ruibal-Escribano A, Expósito-Molinero R, Pérez-Sandoval T, López-Robles AM, Carreira-Delgado P, Mena-Vázquez N, Urruticoechea-Arana A, Peralta-Ginés C, Arboleya-Rodríguez L, Narváez García FJ, Palma-Sánchez D, Cervantes Pérez EC, Maiz-Alonso O, Alvarez-Rivas MN, Fernández-Melón J, Vela Casasempere P, Cabezas-Rodríguez I, Castellvi-Barranco I, González-Montagut C, Blanco-Madrigal J, Del Val-Del Amo N, Fito MC, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Salgado-Pérez E, García-Magallón B, Hidalgo-Calleja C, López-Sánchez R, Fernández-Aguado S, Fernández-López JC, Castro-Oreiro S, Serrano-García I, García-Valle A, Romero-Yuste S, Expósito-Pérez L, Pérez-Albadalejo L, García-Aparicio A, Quillis-Marti N, Bernal-Vidal JA, Loricera-García J, Hernández JL, González-Gay MA, Blanco R. Abatacept in interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis: national multicenter study of 263 patients. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2020; 59:3906-3916. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Objective
To assess the efficacy of abatacept (ABA) in RA patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) (RA-ILD).
Methods
This was an observational, multicentre study of RA-ILD patients treated with at least one dose of ABA. ILD was diagnosed by high-resolution CT (HRCT). We analysed the following variables at baseline (ABA initiation), 12 months and at the end of the follow-up: Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) scale (1-point change), forced vital capacity (FVC) or diffusion lung capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) (improvement or worsening ≥10%), HRCT, DAS on 28 joints evaluated using the ESR (DAS28ESR) and CS-sparing effect.
Results
We studied 263 RA-ILD patients [150 women/113 men; mean (s.d.) age 64.6 (10) years]. At baseline, they had a median duration of ILD of 1 (interquartile range 0.25–3.44) years, moderate or severe degree of dyspnoea (MMRC grade 2, 3 or 4) (40.3%), FVC (% of the predicted) mean (s.d.) 85.9 (21.8)%, DLCO (% of the predicted) 65.7 (18.3) and DAS28ESR 4.5 (1.5). The ILD patterns were: usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) (40.3%), non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) (31.9%) and others (27.8%). ABA was prescribed at standard dose, i.v. (25.5%) or s.c. (74.5%). After a median follow-up of 12 (6–36) months the following variables did not show worsening: dyspnoea (MMRC) (91.9%); FVC (87.7%); DLCO (90.6%); and chest HRCT (76.6%). A significant improvement of DAS28ESR from 4.5 (1.5) to 3.1 (1.3) at the end of follow-up (P < 0.001) and a CS-sparing effect from a median 7.5 (5–10) to 5 (2.5–7.5) mg/day at the end of follow-up (P < 0.001) was also observed. ABA was withdrawn in 62 (23.6%) patients due to adverse events (n = 30), articular inefficacy (n = 27), ILD worsening (n = 3) and other causes (n = 2).
Conclusion
ABA may be an effective and safe treatment for patients with RA-ILD.
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- Rheumatology Cátedra UAM-Roche (EPID-Future) HU La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, UAM, Madrid
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- Rheumatology, HU Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Santander
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- Rheumatology, HU Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Santander
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Hernández Cruz B, Alonso F, Calvo Alén J, Pego-Reigosa JM, López-Longo FJ, Galindo-Izquierdo M, Olivé A, Tomero E, Horcada L, Uriarte E, Erausquin C, Sánchez-Atrio A, Montilla C, Santos Soler G, Fernández-Nebro A, Blanco R, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Vela P, Freire M, Díez-Álvarez E, Boteanu AL, Narváez J, Martínez Taboada V, Ruiz-Lucea E, Andreu JL, Fernández-Berrizbeitia O, Hernández-Beriain JÁ, Gantes M, Pérez-Venegas JJ, Ibáñez-Barceló M, Pecondón-Español Á, Marras C, Bonilla G, Castellví I, Moreno M, Raya E, Quevedo Vila VE, Vázquez T, Ruán JI, Muñoz S, Rúa-Figueroa Í. Differences in clinical manifestations and increased severity of systemic lupus erythematosus between two groups of Hispanics: European Caucasians versus Latin American mestizos (data from the RELESSER registry). Lupus 2019; 29:27-36. [DOI: 10.1177/0961203319889667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is regarded as a prototype autoimmune disease because it can serve as a means for studying differences between ethnic minorities and sex. Traditionally, all Hispanics have been bracketed within the same ethnic group, but there are differences between Hispanics from Spain and those from Latin America, not to mention other Spanish-speaking populations. Objectives This study aimed to determine the demographic and clinical characteristics, severity, activity, damage, mortality and co-morbidity of SLE in Hispanics belonging to the two ethnic groups resident in Spain, and to identify any differences. Methods This was an observational, multi-centre, retrospective study. The demographic and clinical variables of patients with SLE from 45 rheumatology units were collected. The study was conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Hispanic patients from the registry were divided into two groups: Spaniards or European Caucasians (EC) and Latin American mestizos (LAM). Comparative univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were carried out. Results A total of 3490 SLE patients were included, 90% of whom were female; 3305 (92%) EC and 185 (5%) LAM. LAM patients experienced their first lupus symptoms four years earlier than EC patients and were diagnosed and included in the registry younger, and their SLE was of a shorter duration. The time in months from the first SLE symptoms to diagnosis was longer in EC patients, as were the follow-up periods. LAM patients exhibited higher prevalence rates of myositis, haemolytic anaemia and nephritis, but there were no differences in histological type or serositis. Anti-Sm, anti-Ro and anti-RNP antibodies were more frequently found in LAM patients. LAM patients also had higher levels of disease activity, severity and hospital admissions. However, there were no differences in damage index, mortality or co-morbidity index. In the multivariate analysis, after adjusting for confounders, in several models the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for a Katz severity index >3 in LAM patients was 1.45 (1.038–2.026; p = 0.02). This difference did not extend to activity levels (i.e. SLEDAI >3; 0.98 (0.30–1.66)). Conclusion SLE in Hispanic EC patients showed clinical differences compared to Hispanic LAM patients. The latter more frequently suffered nephritis and higher severity indices. This study shows that where lupus is concerned, not all Hispanics are equal.
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- B Hernández Cruz
- Rheumatology Department, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Research Unit, Spanish Society of Rheumatology, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Araba University Hospital, Vitoria, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Complex, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Germans Trías i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Navarra Hospital, Navarra, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Donosti Hospital, Guipuzcoa, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Dr Negrín University Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Salamanca Clinic University Hospital, Salamanca, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Marina Baixa Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Carlos Haya University Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Complex of Ourense, Ourense, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Alicante General Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Juan Canalejo University Hospital, La Coruña, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Bellvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Basurto Hospital, Bilbao, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Puerta del Hierro-Majadahonda Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Tenerife Clinic Hospital, Tenerife, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Jerez de la Frontera University Hospital, Cadiz, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Unit, L’Alt Penedés District Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Taulí Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, San Cecilio Hospital, Granada, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Lucus Augusti Hospital, Lugo, Spain
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- Rheumatology Unit, POVISA Medical Centre, Vigo, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Infanta Sofía University Hospital, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Doctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Fernández-Díaz C, Loricera J, Castañeda S, López-Mejías R, Ojeda-García C, Olivé A, Rodríguez-Muguruza S, Carreira PE, Pérez-Sandoval T, Retuerto M, Cervantes-Pérez EC, Flores-Robles BJ, Hernández-Cruz B, Urruticoechea A, Maíz-Alonso O, Arboleya L, Bonilla G, Hernández-Rodríguez Í, Palma D, Delgado C, Expósito-Molinero R, Ruibal-Escribano A, Álvarez-Rodríguez B, Blanco-Madrigal J, Bernal JA, Vela-Casasempere P, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Fito C, Ortiz-Sanjuán F, Narváez J, Moreno M, López-Corbeto M, Mena-Vázquez N, Aguilera-Cros C, Romero-Yuste S, Ordóñez S, Villa-Blanco I, Gonzélez-Vela MC, Mora-Cuesta V, Palmou-Fontana N, Hernández JL, González-Gay MA, Blanco R. Abatacept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and interstitial lung disease: A national multicenter study of 63 patients. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2018; 48:22-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Rúa-Figueroa Í, López-Longo J, Galindo-Izquierdo M, Calvo-Alén J, Del Campo V, Olivé-Marqués A, Pérez-Vicente S, Fernández-Nebro A, Andrés M, Erausquin C, Tomero E, Horcada L, Uriarte E, Freire M, Montilla C, Sánchez-Atrio A, Santos G, Boteanu A, Díez-Álvarez E, Narváez J, Martínez-Taboada V, Silva-Fernández L, Ruiz-Lucea E, Andreu JL, Hernández-Beriain JÁ, Gantes M, Hernández-Cruz B, Pérez-Venegas J, Pecondón-Español Á, Marras C, Ibáñez-Barceló M, Bonilla G, Torrente V, Castellví I, Alegre JJ, Calvet J, Marenco JL, Raya E, Vázquez T, Quevedo V, Muñoz-Fernández S, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Ibáñez J, Pego-Reigosa JM. Incidence, associated factors and clinical impact of severe infections in a large, multicentric cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2017; 47:38-45. [PMID: 28259425 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2015] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To estimate the incidence of severe infection and investigate the associated factors and clinical impact in a large systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) retrospective cohort. METHODS All patients in the Spanish Rheumatology Society Lupus Registry (RELESSER) who meet ≥4 ACR-97 SLE criteria were retrospectively investigated for severe infections. Patients with and without infections were compared in terms of SLE severity, damage, comorbidities, and demographic characteristics. A multivariable Cox regression model was built to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) for the first infection. RESULTS A total of 3658 SLE patients were included: 90% female, median age 32.9 years (DQ 9.7), and mean follow-up (months) 120.2 (±87.6). A total of 705 (19.3%) patients suffered ≥1 severe infection. Total severe infections recorded in these patients numbered 1227. The incidence rate was 29.2 (95% CI: 27.6-30.9) infections per 1000 patient years. Time from first infection to second infection was significantly shorter than time from diagnosis to first infection (p < 0.000). Although respiratory infections were the most common (35.5%), bloodstream infections were the most frequent cause of mortality by infection (42.0%). In the Cox regression analysis, the following were all associated with infection: age at diagnosis (HR = 1.016, 95% CI: 1.009-1.023), Latin-American (Amerindian-Mestizo) ethnicity (HR = 2.151, 95% CI: 1.539-3.005), corticosteroids (≥10mg/day) (HR = 1.271, 95% CI: 1.034-1.561), immunosuppressors (HR = 1.348, 95% CI: 1.079-1.684), hospitalization by SLE (HR = 2.567, 95% CI: 1.905-3.459), Katz severity index (HR = 1.160, 95% CI: 1.105-1.217), SLICC/ACR damage index (HR = 1.069, 95% CI: 1.031-1.108), and smoking (HR = 1.332, 95% CI: 1.121-1.583). Duration of antimalarial use (months) proved protective (HR = 0.998, 95% CI: 0.997-0.999). CONCLUSIONS Severe infection constitutes a predictor of poor prognosis in SLE patients, is more common in Latin-Americans and is associated with age, previous infection, and smoking. Antimalarials exerted a protective effect.
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- Íñigo Rúa-Figueroa
- Rheumatology Department, Doctor Negrín University Hospital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bco. de la Ballena s/n, 35020 Las Palmas, Spain.
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- Rheumatology Department, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Sierrallana Hospital, Torrelavega, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Service, Biomedical Research Institute of Vigo (IBIV), University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Statistical Department, Research Unit, Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER), Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Doctor Negrín University Hospital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bco. de la Ballena s/n, 35020 Las Palmas, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Donostia Hospital, Donostia, Guipuzcoa, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Complex of A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Salamanca University Hospital, Salamanca, Spain
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- System Diseases and Oncology Service, Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Marina Baixa Hospital, Alicante, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Bellvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital of Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Jerez de la Frontera University Hospital, Cádiz, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital of Hospitalet-Moisés Broggi CSI, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Unit, Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Taulí Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Virgen de Valme University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, San Cecilio Hospital, Granada, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Lucus Augusti Hospital, Lugo, Spain
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- Rheumatology Unit, POVISA Medical Center, Vigo, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Biomedical Research Institute of Vigo (IBIV), University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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Rúa-Figueroa I, Fernández Castro M, Andreu JL, Sanchez-Piedra C, Martínez-Taboada V, Olivé A, López-Longo J, Rosas J, Galindo M, Calvo-Alén J, Fernández-Nebro A, Alonso F, Rodríguez-Lozano B, Alberto García Vadillo J, Menor R, Narváez FJ, Erausquin C, García-Aparicio Á, Tomero E, Manrique-Arija S, Horcada L, Uriarte E, Gil S, Blanco R, López-González R, Boteanu A, Freire M, Galisteo C, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Díez-Álvarez E, Pego-Reigosa JM. Comorbidities in Patients With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Comparative Registries-Based Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2016; 69:38-45. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 07/06/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Marina Baixa Hospital; Villajoyosa Alicante Spain
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- Jerez de la Frontera General Hospital; Cádiz Spain
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- Hospital Complex of Vigo and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur; Vigo Spain
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Pego-Reigosa JM, Lois-Iglesias A, Rúa-Figueroa Í, Galindo M, Calvo-Alén J, de Uña-Álvarez J, Balboa-Barreiro V, Ibáñez Ruan J, Olivé A, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Fernández Nebro A, Andrés M, Erausquin C, Tomero E, Horcada Rubio L, Uriarte Isacelaya E, Freire M, Montilla C, Sánchez-Atrio AI, Santos-Soler G, Zea A, Díez E, Narváez J, Blanco-Alonso R, Silva-Fernández L, Ruiz-Lucea ME, Fernández-Castro M, Hernández-Beriain JÁ, Gantes-Mora M, Hernández-Cruz B, Pérez-Venegas J, Pecondón-Español Á, Marras Fernández-Cid C, Ibáñez-Barcelo M, Bonilla G, Torrente-Segarra V, Castellví I, Alegre JJ, Calvet J, Marenco de la Fuente JL, Raya E, Vázquez-Rodríguez TR, Quevedo-Vila V, Muñoz-Fernández S, Otón T, Rahman A, López-Longo FJ. Relationship between damage clustering and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus in early and late stages of the disease: cluster analyses in a large cohort from the Spanish Society of Rheumatology Lupus Registry. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2016; 55:1243-50. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kew049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Torrente-Segarra V, Salman-Monte TC, Rúa-Figueroa Í, Pérez-Vicente S, López-Longo FJ, Galindo-Izquierdo M, Calvo-Alén J, Olivé-Marqués A, Ibañez-Ruán J, Horcada L, Sánchez-Atrio A, Montilla C, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Díez-Álvarez E, Martinez-Taboada V, Andreu JL, Fernández-Berrizbeitia O, Hernández-Beriain JA, Gantes M, Hernández-Cruz B, Pecondón-Español Á, Marras C, Bonilla G, Pego-Reigosa JM. Fibromyalgia prevalence and related factors in a large registry of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2016; 34:S40-S47. [PMID: 26575317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and to study its relationship to depression and other SLE-related factors. METHODS A cross-sectional data analysis from the RELESSER-Transversal Spanish Registry, which includes SLE patients in a national multicentre retrospective charts review, was performed. INCLUSION CRITERIA patients who fulfilled ≥4 ACR 1997 SLE criteria. Main variables were disease duration, depression, sociodemographics, comorbidities, SLE activity symptoms, serological findings, therapies and different disease status indices. Statistical analyses included a descriptive, associative and logistic regression analyses. A literature review was performed. RESULTS 3,591 SLE patients were included, 90.1% women, 34.6 years of age at diagnosis (SD 14.6 years) and 93.1% Caucasians. FM prevalence was 6.2%. SLE patients with disease duration >5 years showed more FM than those with duration <5 years: 6.9% vs. 4.0%, respectively (p<0.05). SLE-FM patients showed higher prevalence of depression compared to non-FM-SLE patients: 53.1% vs. 14.6%, respectively (p<0.001). After adjusting by risk factors, the OR (CI) of suffering depression in FM-SLE patients was 6.779 (4.770-9.636), p<0.001. The OR of having secondary Sjögren's 2.447 (1.662-3.604), p<0.001, photosensitivity 2.184 (1.431-3.334), p<0.001, and oral ulcers 1.436 (1.005-2.051), p=0.047. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of FM in Caucasian SLE patients was high compared to the general population, and was significantly higher in those in later stages of disease. SLE patients with depression showed a strong risk of developing FM. Photosensitivity, oral ulcers and secondary Sjögren's were the only SLE-related factors associated with FM.
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- Vicenç Torrente-Segarra
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospitalet-Sant Joan Despí Moisès Broggi University General Hospital, Hospitalet Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc de Salut Mar-IMIM, Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Doctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Sierrallana Hospital, Torrelavega, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Navarra Hospital, Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Salamanca Clinic University Hospital, Salamanca, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Puerta del Hierro-Majadahonda Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Tenerife Clinic Hospital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo (IBIV), Vigo, Spain
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Galindo-Izquierdo M, Rodriguez-Almaraz E, Pego-Reigosa JM, López-Longo FJ, Calvo-Alén J, Olivé A, Fernández-Nebro A, Martinez-Taboada V, Vela-Casasempere P, Freire M, Narváez FJ, Rosas J, Ibáñez-Barceló M, Uriarte E, Tomero E, Zea A, Horcada L, Torrente V, Castellvi I, Calvet J, Menor-Almagro R, Zamorano MAA, Raya E, Díez-Álvarez E, Vázquez-Rodríguez T, García de la Peña P, Movasat A, Andreu JL, Richi P, Marras C, Montilla-Morales C, Hernández-Cruz B, Marenco de la Fuente JL, Gantes M, Úcar E, Alegre-Sancho JJ, Manero J, Ibáñez-Ruán J, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Quevedo V, Hernández-Beriaín J, Silva-Fernández L, Alonso F, Pérez S, Rúa-Figueroa I. Characterization of Patients With Lupus Nephritis Included in a Large Cohort From the Spanish Society of Rheumatology Registry of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (RELESSER). Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e2891. [PMID: 26945378 PMCID: PMC4782862 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000002891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to profile those patients included in the RELESSER registry with histologically proven renal involvement in order to better understand the current state of lupus nephritis (LN) in Spain. RELESSER-TRANS is a multicenter cross-sectional registry with an analytical component. Information was collected from the medical records of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who were followed at participating rheumatology units. A total of 359 variables including demographic data, clinical manifestations, disease activity, severity, comorbidities, LN outcome, treatments, and mortality were recorded. Only patients with a histological confirmation of LN were included. We performed a descriptive analysis, chi-square or Student's t tests according to the type of variable and its relationship with LN. Odds ratio and confidence intervals were calculated by using simple logistic regression. LN was histologically confirmed in 1092/3575 patients (30.5%). Most patients were female (85.7%), Caucasian (90.2%), and the mean age at LN diagnosis was 28.4 ± 12.7 years. The risk for LN development was higher in men (M/F:47.85/30.91%, P < 0.001), in younger individuals (P < 0.001), and in Hispanics (P = 0.03). Complete response to treatment was achieved in 68.3% of patients; 10.35% developed ESRD, which required a kidney transplant in 45% of such cases. The older the patient, the greater was the likelihood of complete response (P < 0.001). Recurrences were associated with persistent lupus activity at the time of the last visit (P < 0.001) and with ESRD (P < 0.001). Thrombotic microangiopathy was a risk factor for ESRD (P = 0.04), as for the necessity of dialysis (P = 0.01) or renal transplantation (P = 0.03). LN itself was a poor prognostic risk factor of mortality (OR 2.4 [1.81-3.22], P < 0.001). Patients receiving antimalarials had a significantly lower risk of developing LN (P < 0.001) and ESRD (P < 0.001), and responded better to specific treatments for LN (P = 0.014). More than two-thirds of the patients with LN from a wide European cohort achieved a complete response to treatment. The presence of positive anti-Sm antibodies was associated with a higher frequency of LN and a decreased rate of complete response to treatment. The use of antimalarials reduced both the risk of developing renal disease and its severity, and contributed to attaining a complete renal response.
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- María Galindo-Izquierdo
- From the Rheumatology Department, Hospital 12 Octubre, Madrid (MG-I, ER-A); Rheumatology (JMP-R), University Hospital Complex, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica, Vigo, Spain; Rheumatology Department (FJL-L), Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid; Rheumatology Department (JC-A), Sierrallana Hospital, Torrelavega; Rheumatology Department (AO), Germans Trías i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona; Rheumatology Department (AF-N), Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga; Rheumatology Department (VM-T), Marques de Valdecilla Hospital, Santander; Rheumatology Department (PV-C), Hospital General de Alicante, Alicante; Rheumatology Department (MF), Hospital Universitario Juan Canalejo, Coruña; Rheumatology Department (FJN), Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Barcelona; Rheumatology Department (JR), Hospital Marina Baixa, Villajoyosa; Rheumatology Department (MI-B), Hospital Son Llatzer, Palma de Mallorca; Rheumatology Department (EU), Hospital de Donosti, San Sebastián; Rheumatology Department (ET), Hospital Universitario de La Princesa; Rheumatology Department (AZ), Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid; Rheumatology Department (LH), Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona; Rheumatology Department (VT), Hospital Moisés Broggi; Rheumatology Department (IC), Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona; Rheumatology Department (JC), Hospital Parc Taulí. Sabadell; Rheumatology Department (RM-A), Hospital de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera; Rheumatology Department (MAAZ), IMIBIC-Reina Sofia Hospital, Cordoba; Rheumatology Department (ER), University Hospital San Cecilio, Granada; Rheumatology Department (ED-Á), Leon Hospital, Leon; Rheumatology Department (TV-R), Hospital Lucus Augusti, Lugo; Rheumatology Department (PGDlP), Hospital Norte Sanchinarro, Madrid; Rheumatology Department (AM), Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares; Rheumatology Department (JLA), Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid; Rheumatology Department (PR), Hospital Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid; Rheumatology Department (CM), Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Rheumatology Department (CM-M), Hospital Clínico Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca; Rheumatology Department (BH-C), University Hospital Virgen Macarena; Rheumatology Department (JLMDlF), Hospital de Valme, Sevilla; Rheumatology Department (MG), Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife; Rheumatology Department (EÚ), Hospital de Basurto, Bilbao; Rheumatology Department (JJA-S), Hospital Universitario Dr Peset, Valencia; Rheumatology Department (JM), Hospital Miguel Servet Zaragoza; Rheumatology Department (JI-R), Clínica POVISA, Vigo; Rheumatology Department (MR-G), Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense, Ourense; Rheumatology Department (VQ), Hospital de Monforte, Lugo; Rheumatology Department (JH-B), Hospital Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Rheumatology Department (LSF), Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, Guadalajara; Statistical Department (FA, SP), Research Unit, Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER), Madrid; and Rheumatology Department (IR-F), Doctor Negrín University Hospital, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Balsa A, Tovar Beltrán JV, Cáliz Cáliz R, Mateo Bernardo I, García-Vicuña R, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Belmonte Serrano MA, Marras C, Loza Cortina E, Pérez-Pampin E, Vila V. Patterns of use and dosing of tocilizumab in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in routine clinical practice: the ACT-LIFE study. Rheumatol Int 2015; 35:1525-34. [PMID: 25773655 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-015-3237-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The aim of the study was to identify and describe the patterns of use of tocilizumab in clinical practice to ensure safety and optimal management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This is a 12-month prospective observational study in patients with moderate or severe RA of ≥6 months' duration who have started tocilizumab after failure of at least one previous disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) including TNF inhibitors. For some analyses, patients were categorized by the use of tocilizumab as monotherapy or in combination, and by previous use of biological therapy. Overall, 379 were evaluable (84.4 % received tocilizumab after prior biologics and 78.4 % in combination with classic DMARDs). Tocilizumab was discontinued in 68/379 (17.9 %) patients after a median of 6.7 (3.7-10.4) months, mainly due to a lack of efficacy (24/379, 6.3 %) and adverse events (23/379, 6.1 %). Of 131 temporary interruptions of tocilizumab required in 101/379 (26.6 %) patients, 81/131 (61.8 %) were related to adverse events, and in 120/131 (91.6 %) cases, tocilizumab was reintroduced at 8 mg/kg. Thirty-six tocilizumab dose reductions occurred in 34/379 (9 %) patients due to abnormal laboratory values in 20/34 (55.6 %) cases. DAS28-ESR scores decreased from baseline (5.6 ± 1.0) to week 24 (3.0 ± 1.4) and week 52 (2.7 ± 1.3). DAS28 response differed between biologics-naive and biologics-experienced patients, both at weeks 24 and 52. In clinical practice, tocilizumab is effective in RA while retaining the expected safety and tolerability profile. Tocilizumab seems to be more effective for biologics-naive patients than for biologics-experienced patients, while it proves to be similarly effective when used in combination or monotherapy.
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- Alejandro Balsa
- Department of Rheumatology, IdiPAZ, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain,
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Rúa-Figueroa Í, Richi P, López-Longo FJ, Galindo M, Calvo-Alén J, Olivé-Marqués A, Loza-Santamaría E, Vicente SP, Erausquin C, Tomero E, Horcada L, Uriarte E, Sánchez-Atrio A, Rosas J, Montilla C, Fernández-Nebro A, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Vela P, Blanco R, Freire M, Silva L, Díez-Álvarez E, Ibáñez-Barceló M, Zea A, Narváez J, Martínez-Taboada V, Marenco JL, de Castro MF, Fernández-Berrizbeitia O, Hernández-Beriain JÁ, Gantes M, Hernández-Cruz B, Pérez-Venegas JJ, Pecondón Á, Marras C, Carreira P, Bonilla G, Torrente V, Castellví I, Alegre J, Moreno M, Raya E, de la Peña PG, Vázquez T, Aguirre Á, Quevedo V, Pego-Reigosa JM. Comprehensive description of clinical characteristics of a large systemic lupus erythematosus cohort from the Spanish Rheumatology Society Lupus Registry (RELESSER) with emphasis on complete versus incomplete lupus differences. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e267. [PMID: 25569641 PMCID: PMC4602842 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Revised: 10/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by multiple organ involvement and pronounced racial and ethnic heterogeneity. The aims of the present work were (1) to describe the cumulative clinical characteristics of those patients included in the Spanish Rheumatology Society SLE Registry (RELESSER), focusing on the differences between patients who fulfilled the 1997 ACR-SLE criteria versus those with less than 4 criteria (hereafter designated as incomplete SLE (iSLE)) and (2) to compare SLE patient characteristics with those documented in other multicentric SLE registries.RELESSER is a multicenter hospital-based registry, with a collection of data from a large, representative sample of adult patients with SLE (1997 ACR criteria) seen at Spanish rheumatology departments. The registry includes demographic data, comprehensive descriptions of clinical manifestations, as well as information about disease activity and severity, cumulative damage, comorbidities, treatments and mortality, using variables with highly standardized definitions.A total of 4.024 SLE patients (91% with ≥4 ACR criteria) were included. Ninety percent were women with a mean age at diagnosis of 35.4 years and a median duration of disease of 11.0 years. As expected, most SLE manifestations were more frequent in SLE patients than in iSLE ones and every one of the ACR criteria was also associated with SLE condition; this was particularly true of malar rash, oral ulcers and renal disorder. The analysis-adjusted by gender, age at diagnosis, and disease duration-revealed that higher disease activity, damage and SLE severity index are associated with SLE [OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 1.08-1.20 (P < 0.001); 1.29; 95% CI: 1.15-1.44 (P < 0.001); and 2.10; 95% CI: 1.83-2.42 (P < 0.001), respectively]. These results support the hypothesis that iSLE behaves as a relative stable and mild disease. SLE patients from the RELESSER register do not appear to differ substantially from other Caucasian populations and although activity [median SELENA-SLEDA: 2 (IQ: 0-4)], damage [median SLICC/ACR/DI: 1 (IQ: 0-2)], and severity [median KATZ index: 2 (IQ: 1-3)] scores were low, 1 of every 4 deaths was due to SLE activity.RELESSER represents the largest European SLE registry established to date, providing comprehensive, reliable and updated information on SLE in the southern European population.
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- Íñigo Rúa-Figueroa
- From the Doctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas GC, Las Plamas, Spain (ÍRF); Rheumatology Department Hospital Infanta Sofía, Madrid Spain (PR); Rheumatology Department Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid Spain (FJLL); Rheumatology Department Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid Spain (MG); Rheumatology Department Sierrallana Hospital, Torrelavega Spain (JCA); Rheumatology Department Germans Trías i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona Spain (AOM); Research Unit Spanish Society of Rheumatology, Madrid Spain (ELS); Statistical Department Research Unit. Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER); Madrid Spain (SPV); Rheumatology Department Dr Negrin General Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (CE); Rheumatology Department La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid Spain (ET); Rheumatology Department Navarra Hospital Spain (LH); Rheumatology Department Donosti Hospital, Guipuzcoa Spain (EU); Rheumatology Department Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital, Madrid, Spain (ASA); Rheumatology Department H Marina Baixa, Alicante Spain (JR); Rheumatology Department Salamanca Clinic University Hospital Spain (CM); Rheumatology Department Carlos Haya University Hospital, Málaga, Spain (AFN); Rheumatology Department Hospital Complex of Ourense, Ourense Spain (MRG); Rheumatology Department Alicante General Hospital, Alicante, Spain (PV); Rheumatology Department Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander Spain (RB); Rheumatology Department Juan Canalejo University Hospital, La Coruña Spain (MF); Rheumatology Department Guadalajara Hospital, Guadalajara Spain (LS); Rheumatology Department León Hospital, León Spain (EDÁ); Rheumatology Department Son Llatzer Hospital, Mallorca Spain (MIB); Rheumatology Department Ramon y Cajal, University Hospital, Madrid Spain (AZ); Rheumatology Department Bellvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain (JN); Rheumatology Department Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander Spain (VMT); Rheumatology Department Valme Hospital, Sevilla Spain, (JLM); Rheumatology Department Puerta del Hierro-Majadahonda Hospital, Madrid Spain (MFC); Rheumatology Department Basurto Hospital, Basurto Spain (OFB); Rheumatology Department Hospital Insular of Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Spain (JÁH); Rheumatology Department Tenerife Clinic Hospital, Tenerife Spain (MG); Rheumatology Department Virgen Macarena Hospital, Sevilla Spain (BHC); Rheumatology Department Jerez de la Frontera University Hospital, Cádiz Spain (JJPV); Rheumatology Department Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza Spain (ÁP); Rheumatology Department Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia Spain (CM); Rheumatology Department Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid Spain (PC); Rheumatology Department La Paz University Hospital, Madrid Spain (GB); MD, Rheumatology Department Hospitalet General Hospital, Hospitalet, Barcelona Spain (VT); Rheumatology Unit L'Alt Penedés District Hospital Spain (IC); Rheumatology Department Dr. Peset Hospital, Valencia Spain (JA); Rheumatology Department Parc Taulí Hospital, Barcelona Spain (MM); Rheumatology Department San Cecilio Hospital, Granada Spain (ER); Rheumatology Department Hospital Universitario Sanchinarro, Madrid Spain (PGP); Rheumatology Department Lucus Augusti, Kugo Spain (TV); Rheumatology Department Reina Sofía University Hospital, Cordoba Spain (ÁA); Rheumatology Unit Monforte Hospital, Lugo Spain (VQ); University Hospital Complex, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Vigo(IBIV) (Spain) Alto do Meixoeiro s/n, 36200 Vigo Spain (JMPR)
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Tovar Beltrán JV, Guzmán Úbeda MA, Mateo Bernardo I, García-Vicuña R, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Belmonte-Serrano M, Marras C, Loza Cortina E, Pérez Pampin E, Vila V, Balsa A. FRI0243 Act-life study: patterns of tocilizumab use, and dosing among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the clinical practice. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.1370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Peña-Sagredo JL, Fariñas MC, Perez-Zafrilla B, Cruz-Valenciano A, Crespo M, Joven-Ibañez B, Riera E, Manero-Ruiz FJ, Chalmeta I, Hernández MV, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Maíz O, López R, Cobo T, Pita J, Carmona L, Gonzalez-Gay MA. Non-typhi Salmonella infection in patients with rheumatic diseases on TNF-alpha antagonist therapy. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2009; 27:920-925. [PMID: 20149306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The morbidity and mortality of patients with rheumatic diseases has improved considerably following the use of biologic therapies. However, an increase in the frequency of bacterial infections has been observed in patients receiving these drugs. In the present study we aimed to establish the incidence and clinical manifestations of non-typhi Salmonella infection in a large cohort of patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing TNF-alpha antagonist therapy due to severe rheumatic diseases refractory to conventional therapies. METHODS The rate of non-typhi Salmonella infection found in the Spanish Registry of Adverse Events of Biological Therapies in Rheumatic Diseases (BIOBADASER) was compared with that observed in a cohort of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from the EMECAR (Morbidity and Clinical Expression of Rheumatoid Arthritis) Study, who were not treated with TNF-alpha antagonists. The rate found in the BIOBADASER registry was also compared with that available in a non-RA historic control cohort reported in a population from Huesca (Northern Spain). RESULTS Seventeen cases of non-typhi Salmonella infection were observed in the series of patients exposed to anti-TNF-alpha therapies. The incidence rate of non-typhi Salmonella in BIOBADASER was 0.73 per 1000 patient-years (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45-1.17). The incidence rate in the EMECAR cohort was 0.44 per 1000 patient-years. The relative risk for non-typhi salmonellosis in RA patients exposed to TNF-alpha inhibitors compared to those not treated with biological therapies was 2.07 (95% CI: 0.27-15.73) (p=0.480) whereas the relative risk of non-typhi Salmonella infections in patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing TNF-alpha antagonist therapy compared with the non-RA Spanish control cohort was 0.63 (95% CI: 0.38-1.04) (p=0.07). Nine of the 17 patients with non-typhi salmonellosis presented a severe systemic infection. CONCLUSION Incidence of non-typhi Salmonella infection is not increased significantly in rheumatic patients undergoing anti-TNF-alpha therapy when compared with RA patients undergoing conventional DMARD therapy or with the general population. Nevertheless, at least 50% of patients on TNF-alpha have severe complications once they develop non-typhi Salmonella infection. This fact suggests that anti-TNF-alpha therapies may predispose to salmonella dissemination rather than to infection.
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- J L Peña-Sagredo
- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Fernández-Sueiro JL, Alonso C, Blanco FJ, Rodríguez-Gómez M, Galdo F, González-Gay MA. Prevalence of HLA-B27 and subtypes of HLA-B27 associated with ankylosing spondylitis in Galicia, Spain. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2004; 22:465-8. [PMID: 15301245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of HLA-B27 and its subtypes in both the normal population and in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in Galicia, Northwest Spain. METHODS The prevalence of HLA-B27 in the normal population was determined by checking the number of HLA-B27 positive samples in 308 subjects from different areas of Galicia who had donated organs over a period of 4 years. A total of 106 patients with the diagnosis of AS, according to the modified New York clinical criteria for definitive ankylosing spondylitis, were collected from three very representative areas of Galicia. HLA-B27 was determined by PCR using the primers E91s and E136as, while 11 subtypes of HLA-B27 were analyzed using a commercial kit. RESULTS The prevalence of HLA-B27 in organ donors was 9.34%. HLA-B27 was present in 94.3% of patients with AS. Subtypes B*2701, B*2709 and B*2710 were not found. The subtypes found in the normal population were; B*2705 (79.5%), B*2702 (18%) and B*2708 (2.5%). The subtypes associated with AS were B*2705 (88%) and B*2702 (12%). CONCLUSION The prevalence of HLA-B27 in Galicia was 9.34%, which is higher than previously published in Spain. The frequency of the subtypes associated with AS was similar to that reported for other Spanish regions.
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