05/Jul/2022
Investigation of nerve fibers in the skin by biopsy: technical aspects, indications, and contribution to diagnosis of small-fiber neuropathy
einstein (São Paulo). 05/Jul/2022;20:eMD8044.
View Article05/Jul/2022
Investigation of nerve fibers in the skin by biopsy: technical aspects, indications, and contribution to diagnosis of small-fiber neuropathy
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022MD8044
ABSTRACT Skin biopsy with investigation of small-diameter nerve fibers in human epidermis and dermis has been proven to be a useful method for confirming small-fiber neuropathy. In medical practice, small-fiber neuropathy is increasingly recognized as a leading cause of neuropathic pain. It is a prevalent complaint in medical offices, brought by patients often as a “painful burning sensation”. The prevalence of neuropathic pain is high in small-fiber neuropathies of different etiologies, especially in the elderly; 7% of population in this […]
Keywords: Biopsy; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetic neuropathies; Drug therapy; Fabry disease; HIV; Nerve fibers; Neuralgia, postherpetic; Rheumatic diseases; Skin; Small fiber neuropathy
29/Mar/2022
Functionality assessment in patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing treatment in the Public Health System
einstein (São Paulo). 29/Mar/2022;20:eAO6453.
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Functionality assessment in patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing treatment in the Public Health System
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO6453
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the therapeutic response (functionality) and its associated factors in patients on biological drugs on the Public Health System for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Methods An open prospective cohort was carried out from 2011 to 2019, in Belo Horizonte (MG). Functionality was assessed using the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability-Index at baseline, and after 6 and 12 months of follow-up. Factors associated with poor functionality were identified through logistic regression. Results The median […]
Keywords: Arthritis, psoriatic; Arthritis, rheumatoid; Biological products; Effectiveness; Rheumatic diseases; Spondylitis, ankylosing; Unified Health System