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Newest firstBackgroundResearch supporting the use of digital platforms to increase efficiency in clinical settings has emerged and yet implementation remains a challenge. This can be explained by the unique needs of clinics for data collection and electronic medical record integration. ObjectiveTo identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA impacts…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) serves as a classic model for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), typified by inflammatory cell infiltration and joint damage. This study explores the therapeutic efficacy of HU-308, a CB2 receptor-specific agonist, on inflammation and immune balance in AIA. Methods AIA was induced in mice by CFA injection. AIA mice were treated with HU-308 or vehicle, and effects on paw swelling…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives This study aims to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabigerol (CBG) in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model in rats, and to determine which inflammatory signaling pathways it affects. Study design Rats were randomized into four groups: placebo (PCB)-p.o. Treated with 1 mL of 0.9% saline once daily, CBG-p.o. Treated with 30 mg of CBG/day, glucocorticoids (GC)-p.o. Treated with methylpredni…
Open article record in new tab ↗Inflammation is a complicated physiological process that contributes to a variety of disorders including osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Endocannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) play a pivotal role in the physiological response to pain and inflammation. A clinical study to investigate the role of the endocannabinoid system and related lipids in pain and inflammation in OA and RA was…
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1% of the global population and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Given the known anti-inflammatory effects of cannabinoids, we investigated the therapeutic potential of a high-CBD extract, termed CBD-X, by assessing its effects on immune cells and disease progression. This study investigates t…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesWe aimed to estimate how rheumatology healthcare use has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and determine demographic characteristics associated with observed changes in healthcare use. MethodsUsing three primary and secondary care electronic health record datasets in England (with the approval of NHS England), Scotland, and Wales, we identified individuals with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
Open article record in new tab ↗The management of rheumatic diseases has noticeably changed in recent years with the development of targeted therapeutic agents, namely, biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Identifying essential signaling pathways and factors crucial for the development and progression of these diseases remains a significant challenge. Therapy could be used to delay the onset or reduce harm. The endocannabinoid syste…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesWe aimed to assess the risk of autoimmune- and inflammatory post-acute COVID-19 conditions. DesignDescriptive network cohort study. SettingElectronic health records from UK and Dutch primary care, Norwegian linked health registry, hospital records of specialist centres in Spain, France, and Korea, and healthcare claims from Estonia and the US. ParticipantsWe followed individuals between September 2020 an…
We developed a framework to detect and grade knee RA using digital X-radiation images and used it to demonstrate the ability of deep learning approaches to detect knee RA using a consensus-based decision (CBD) grading system. The study aimed to evaluate the efficiency with which a deep learning approach based on artificial intelligence (AI) can find and determine the severity of knee RA in digital X-radiation imag…
IntroductionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease and closely associated with both genetic and environmental factors. Volatile organic chemicals (VOC), a common environment pollutant, was associated with some autoimmune diseases, while whether VOC exposure or which VOC leads to RA is yet clarified.MethodsA cross-sectional study using data from the 6 survey cycles (2005-2006, 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015…
Open article record in new tab ↗Since its medical legalization, cannabis preparations containing the major phytocannabinoids (cannabidiol (CBD) and δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)) have been used by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to alleviate pain and inflammation. However, minor cannabinoids such as cannabigerol (CBG) also demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties, but due to the lack of studies, they are not widely used. CBG binds sever…
Open article record in new tab ↗Over the last several decades, the percentage of patients suffering from different forms of arthritis has increased due to the ageing population and the increasing risk of civilization diseases, e.g. obesity, which contributes to arthritis development. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are estimated to affect 50-60% of people over 65 years old and cause serious health and economic problems. Currently, therap…
Open article record in new tab ↗Autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and rheumatic arthritis (RA), are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors that lead to overactivation of immune cells and chronic inflammation. Since oxidative stress is a common feature of these diseases, which activates leukocytes to intensify inflammation, antioxidants could reduce the severity of these diseases.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid from cannabis sativa that has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects in several inflammatory conditions including arthritis. However, CBD binds to several receptors and enzymes and, therefore, its mode of action remains elusive. In this study, we show that CBD increases intracellular calcium levels, reduces cell viability and IL-6/IL-8/MMP-3 production of rh…
Open article record in new tab ↗To find whether the plasma fibronectin (FN) molecular status can be useful to differentiate between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The expression of plasma FN domains was determined by ELISA using monoclonal domain-specific antibodies. FN molecular forms were revealed by immunoblotting and analyzed by densitometry. The following findings were found: (1) Mean values of (Fibrin-Hep…
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