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Cheng Y, Ji Y, Feng K, Zhang X, Xiao Y, Jing W. A study of the molecular mechanism of action of Jiawei Guizhishaoyaozhimu Decoction during rheumatoid arthritis therapy based on basic of network pharmacology and experimental verification. Exp Ther Med 2024; 27:212. [PMID: 38590567 PMCID: PMC11000449 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease, which primarily affects the joints. The aim of the present study was to predict the main active ingredients of Jiawei Guizhishaoyaozhimu Decoction (JWGZSYZMD) and potential targets of this treatment during RA therapy by using molecular docking and network pharmacology methods. In addition, another aim was to investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanism of JWGZSYZMD on joint inflammation in rat models of collagen Ⅱ-induced arthritis (CIA). JWGZSYZMD ingredients and targets and genes associated with RA first extracted from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform, Bioinformatics Analysis Tool of Molecular Mechanism-TCM and Genecards databases, which were then transferred to the STRING database to set up protein interaction networks. The crystal structures of target proteins were also downloaded from the Protein Data Bank before molecular docking of compounds onto the protein targets was performed using AutoDock Vina software. In addition, a drug compound target visualization network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.2 software, which was used to elucidate the main mechanism underlying the anti-RA effect of JWGZSYZMD. A CIA rat model was established and animals were divided into the control, CIA model, JWGZSYZMD treatment (low-, medium- and high-dose) and tripterygium glycoside groups. Compared with the rats in the CIA model group, the joint scores of the rats in the high-dose group of JWGZSYZMD were significantly lower after 21 days of treatment. The expression levels of IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-17A in the synovial supernatant of the model rats were lower compared with those in the CIA group. Also, the expression of the aforementioned cytokines in the high-dose JWGZSYZMD group was significantly lower compared with those in the CIA model group. To conclude, using molecular docking combined with network pharmacology, the material basis and molecular mechanism underlying the effects of JWGZSYZMD during RA therapy were studied, which could potentially provide a reference for future clinical applications.
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- Yiji Cheng
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Beijing University Of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Beijing University Of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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Borhany M, Arshad A, Qureshi H, Nadeem R, Jamal A, Ahmed Khan R. Emicizumab Prophylaxis in Patients with Severe Hemophilia A: Insights from A Resource Limited Country. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2024; 30:10760296231224357. [PMID: 38166474 PMCID: PMC10768607 DOI: 10.1177/10760296231224357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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METHODS In this prospective study, severe HA patients were recruited from January 2022 to June 2023. Inhibitor positive and inhibitor negative patients with annual bleeding rate (ABR) 8 or greater and past histories of bleeding like intra-cranial, intra-abdominal, and pseudo-tumors were included. Emicizumab loading dose was 3 mg/kg in the first 4 weeks, and the maintenance dose was started at week 5 at 6 mg/kg/month. Patients' detailed bleeding history and demographics were recorded. The five-level EuroQol five-dimensional questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) was used to evaluate patients' HRQoL. Furthermore, Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) and Functional Independence score in Hemophilia (FISH) were applied for the assessment of joints at different time points. Results were analyzed by SPSS version 21. RESULTS A total of 36 HA male patients with the mean age of 19.7 ± 14.42 years were recruited in the study; among them, 19 patients were inhibitor positive, while 17 were negative. Patients clinically presented with bleeding symptoms which included: hemarthrosis 95%, GI bleeding 13.8%, and bruises and gums bleeding 13.8%. Significant reduction was observed in the bleeding episodes after the therapeutic intervention, and joints assessment and Euro-Quality-of-life Visual Analog Scale showed a significant improvement in health after treatment. Similarly, there was a remarkable reduction in bleeding episodes and improved quality of life among HA patients. The ABR decreased from 53.6% episodes per year prior to treatment to 2.4% during Emicizumab therapy. Prior to initiating Emicizumab therapy, participants exhibited an average FISH score of 16 and HJHS score of 10, indicating moderate limitations due to joint-related issues. After treatment, the mean FISH score improved to 9 and HJHS score to 4 reflecting a substantial enhancement in participants' ability to perform daily activities (P < 0.057). CONCLUSION Our results showed that HA patients on prophylactic treatment with Emicizumab were less restricted and had improved quality of life due to marked decrease in bleeding episodes which resulted in improved health and social lives. In addition, it was well tolerated, and no participant discontinued treatment because of adverse events.
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- Munira Borhany
- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Hematology, Hemophilia Welfare Society, Karachi, Pakistan
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Måseide RJ, Berntorp E, Nummi V, Lassila R, Tjønnfjord GE, Holme PA. Bleeding phenotype of patients with moderate haemophilia A and B assessed by thromboelastometry and thrombin generation. Haemophilia 2021; 27:793-801. [PMID: 34106506 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Predicting the bleeding phenotype is crucial for the management of patients with moderate haemophilia. Global coagulation assays evaluate haemostasis more comprehensively than conventional methods. AIM To explore global coagulation assays and the bleeding phenotype of patients with moderate haemophilia A (MHA) and B (MHB). METHODS The MoHem study is a cross-sectional, multicentre study covering Nordic patients with MHA and MHB. Thromboelastometry in whole blood and thrombin generation (TG) in platelet-poor plasma (1, 2.5 and 5 pM tissue factor (TF)) were compared with joint health (Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS)) and treatment modality. RESULTS We report on 61 patients from Oslo and Helsinki: 24 MHA and 37 MHB. By TG (2.5 pM TF), patients who had been without replacement therapy during the previous 12 months depicted higher endogenous thrombin potential (P = .03). In contrast, those who had low ETP (< median) captured higher HJHS (P = .02). Patients who had undergone orthopaedic surgery generated least thrombin (P = .02). By thromboelastometry, those without the need of factor consumption had short clotting times, and quick times to maximum velocity (< median values) (P = .03). Factor VIII/factor IX activity (FVIII/FIX:C) did not align with the bleeding phenotype, but FIX:C ≤ 3 IU/dL was associated with lower peak thrombin (P = .03). CONCLUSION TG differentiated patients with moderate haemophilia according to HJHS, annual factor consumption, and whether orthopaedic surgery had been performed. Thromboelastometry differentiated according to factor consumption only. Global coagulation assays may assist predicting the bleeding phenotype in moderate haemophilia.
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- Ragnhild J Måseide
- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Coagulation Disorders Unit, Haematology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, and Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Coagulation Disorders Unit, Haematology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, and Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Kihlberg K, Baghaei F, Bruzelius M, Funding E, Andre Holme P, Lassila R, Nummi V, Ranta S, Osooli M, Berntorp E, Astermark J. Treatment outcomes in persons with severe haemophilia B in the Nordic region: The B-NORD study. Haemophilia 2021; 27:366-374. [PMID: 33780113 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Data on outcome in persons with haemophilia B (PwHB) are limited and mainly extrapolated from studies of haemophilia A (HA). AIM To characterize treatment outcomes in persons with severe HB in the Nordic region, with a focus on joint health, compared with matched controls with HA. METHODS PwHB attending haemophilia centres in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden were enrolled and matched with controls with HA. Joint assessment using Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) and ultrasound according to Haemophilia Early Arthropathy Detection protocol (HEAD-US) was conducted. Adherence was evaluated using the Validated Haemophilia Regimen Treatment Adherence Scale (VERITAS). RESULTS Seventy-nine males with HB, with median age of 30 years (range 1-75), were enrolled. Eleven patients (14%) had a history of or current inhibitor. Twenty-nine PwHB (37%) reported joint bleeds during the prior year, and 35% had previously undergone joint surgery. Ninety-five per cent were on prophylaxis, and 70% used recombinant concentrates, with a median factor consumption of 3,900 IU/kg/year for standard half-life products. Only two patients had a VERITAS score corresponding to 'non-adherence'. Joint health, assessed with HJHS, showed a significant lower score among PwHB compared with HA controls, explained by a difference in the 18-49 age group, without observed differences in older or younger subgroups. The HEAD-US scores were overall low. CONCLUSION The Nordic cohort of PwHB is well treated by prophylaxis, but the goal of zero bleeds for all is not reached. Our findings suggest that patients with severe HB suffer from a milder arthropathy than patients with severe HA.
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- Kristina Kihlberg
- Clinical Coagulation Research, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Oncology and Radiation Physics, Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine/Hematology and Coagulation, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Haematology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Hematology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Hematology, Coagulation Disorders Unit, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Hematology, Coagulation Disorders Unit, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pediatric Coagulation, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Coagulation Research, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Coagulation Research, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Oncology and Radiation Physics, Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Måseide RJ, Berntorp E, Astermark J, Hansen J, Olsson A, Bruzelius M, Frisk T, Aspdahl M, Nummi V, Tjønnfjord GE, Holme PA. Haemophilia early arthropathy detection with ultrasound and haemophilia joint health score in the moderate haemophilia (MoHem) study. Haemophilia 2021; 27:e253-e259. [PMID: 33550602 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Detection of early arthropathy is crucial for the management of haemophilia, but data on moderate haemophilia are limited. Therefore, we evaluated joint health and treatment modalities in Nordic patients with moderate haemophilia A (MHA) and B (MHB). AIM To explore and compare the Haemophilia Early Arthropathy Detection with Ultrasound (HEAD-US) and Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) to detect early arthropathy in moderate haemophilia. METHODS A cross-sectional, multicentre study covering Nordic patients with MHA and MHB. Arthropathy was evaluated by HEAD-US and HJHS 2.1. RESULTS We assessed 693 joints in 118 patients. HEAD-US scores (medians [interquartile ranges]) were as follows: elbows 0 points (0-0), knees 0 (0-0) and ankles 0 (0-1). Respectively, by HJHS: elbows 0 (0-1), knees 0 (0-1) and ankles 0 (0-1). Cartilage (14%) and bone (13%) were most commonly affected by HEAD-US. Frequent HJHS findings were crepitus on motion in knees (39%), and loss of flexion (23%) and extension (13%) in ankles. HEAD-US correlated strongly with HJHS (elbows r = .70, knees r = .60 and ankles r = .65), but 24% had discordant scores. Joints with HJHS zero points, 5% captured HEAD-US ≥1 point. Moreover, 26% had HJHS findings without HEAD-US pathology. Notably, 31% of knees had crepitus on motion and normal HEAD-US. CONCLUSION Overall, the joints attained low scores implying good joint health. HEAD-US correlated strongly with HJHS. In 5%, HEAD-US detected subclinical pathology. Crepitus on motion was frequently reported despite normal HEAD-US, thus not necessarily reflecting arthropathy. HEAD-US therefore improves the joint assessment in moderate haemophilia.
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- Ragnhild J Måseide
- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Rehabilitation Unit, Emergency care/Internal Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Pediatric Coagulation, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Function Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Coagulation Disorders Unit, Haematology, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital and Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Fischer K, Nijdam A, Holmström M, Petrini P, Ljung R, van der Schouw YT, Berntorp E. Evaluating outcome of prophylaxis in haemophilia: objective and self-reported instruments should be combined. Haemophilia 2016; 22:e80-e86. [PMID: 26856807 DOI: 10.1111/hae.12901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Routine outcome assessment of prophylaxis should use validated tools, while balancing comprehensiveness and burden. Collecting overlapping information should be avoided. AIM To assess correlations between different outcome assessment tools in haemophilia. METHODS From an international cross-sectional study, data on objective outcome (Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS 2.1, range 0-124), radiological Pettersson score) and self-reported joint bleeding, Haemophilia Activities List (HAL, range 100-0), health-related quality of life (SF-36, including five physical and five mental domain scores, range 100-0), and Utility (SF6D and EQ-5D, range 1.0-0) were extracted. Spearman's correlations were calculated: ≥0.8 very strong, 0.60-0.79 strong, 0.40-0.59 moderate. RESULTS Ninety patients with severe haemophilia, on prophylaxis since median age 3.4 years, were evaluated at median 25.5 years (range 16.0-37.6). Objective outcome was favourable (median HJHS 2.1 6 points, Pettersson score 9 points). Self-reported outcome showed a median of 7 joint bleeds in 5 years, median HAL sum 96 points, high scores for physical domains of SF-36 (median 80-95) and high Utility values (median SF6D 0.87; EQ-5D 0.84). Physical examination (HJHS 2.1) showed strong correlation with radiological scores, moderate correlation with physical domains of the SF-36 and Utility, but no correlation with self-reported bleeding or limitations in activities (HAL). Bleeding was not associated with any other outcome parameter. The HAL was only correlated with the SF36 'Physical functioning' domain. CONCLUSION For the evaluation of patients on early prophylaxis, information on bleeding should be complemented by objective joint assessment as well as self-reported limitations in activities and quality of life.
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- K Fischer
- Van Creveldkliniek, Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Van Creveldkliniek, Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Coagulation Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Coagulation Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Paediatrics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Paediatrics, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Malmö centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Malmö centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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