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RMD Open. is an open access, peer-reviewed rheumatology journal that publishes original research on rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and connective tissue diseases. RMD Open publishes high quality peer-reviewed original research covering the full spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatism and connective tissue diseases, including ...
Health technology assessment: a framework - RMD Open
In a time where there is growing pressure on healthcare budgets, there is increased scrutiny of new health technologies, their effectiveness, safety and costs.1 It is in this context that Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has become increasingly important. The purpose of HTA is to provide policymakers with evidence to inform decision-making and develop guidance on the reimbursement and ...
Authors | RMD Open | A leading rheumatology journal from …
Authors. RMD Open is an online-only open access journal dedicated to publishing research on musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatism and connective tissue diseases, including osteoporosis, spine and rehabilitation. The journal aims to provide rapid publication of research through a continuous publication model.
Imaging of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) - RMD …
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition characterised by calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses. The condition usually affects the axial skeleton, in particular, at the thoracic segment, though also other portions of the spine are often involved. DISH often involves also peripheral tendinous and/or entheseal sites either alone, or in association with ...
Real-life assessment of the validity of patient global impression of ...
Objectives Patient Global Rating of Change (GRC) scales are commonly used in routine clinical care given their ease of use, availability and short completion time. This analysis aimed at assessing the validity of Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), a GRC scale commonly used in fibromyalgia, in a Canadian real-life setting. Methods 167 fibromyalgia patients with available PGIC data were ...
MR signal intensity: staying on the bright side in MR image ...
Abstract In 2003, the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded for contribution to the invention of MRI, reflecting the incredible value of MRI for medicine. Since 2003, enormous technical advancements have been made in acquiring MR images. However, MRI has a complicated, accident-prone dark side; images are not calibrated and respective images are dependent on all kinds of subjective choices in ...
The osteocyte: key player in regulating bone turnover - RMD Open
Throughout postnatal life bone undergoes continuous structural reorganisation and adaptation. The adaptive process is dependent on the coordinated activity of osteoclasts and osteoblasts that form a so called bone multicellular unit (BMU) that remodels cortical and trabecular bone through a process of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, followed by …
This study aimed to systematically collate and discuss treatment options in SAPHO. Methods Following ‘Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses’ guidance, a systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, …
Relapsing polychondritis: state of the art on clinical practice ...
Due to the rarity of relapsing polychondritis (RP), many unmet needs remain in the management of RP. Here, we present a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) published for RP, as well as a list of the most striking unmet needs for this rare disease. We carried out a systematic search in PubMed and Embase based on controlled terms (medical subject headings and Emtree) and ...
romo C et al. RMD Open 2184:e78 doi:11136rmdopen21878 1 Review Sjögren’s syndrome: state of the art on clinical practice guidelines Vasco C Romão,1 Rosaria Talarico,2 Carlo Alberto Scirè,3 Ana Vieira,4 Tobias Alexander,5 Chiara Baldini,2,6 Jacques-Eric Gottenberg,7 Heidi Gruner,8 Eric Hachulla,9 Luc Mouthon,10 Martina Orlandi,11 Cristina Pamfil,12 Marc Pineton de Chambrun,13 Marco ...