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Semin Arthritis Rheum ; 65: 152344, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38232625

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OBJECTIVES: Shared decision making (SDM) is a central tenet in rheumatic and musculoskeletal care. The lack of standardization regarding SDM instruments and outcomes in clinical trials threatens the comparative effectiveness of interventions. The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) SDM Working Group is developing a Core Outcome Set for trials of SDM interventions in rheumatology and musculoskeletal health. The working group reached consensus on a Core Outcome Domain Set in 2020. The next step is to develop a Core Outcome Measurement Set through the OMERACT Filter 2.2. METHODS: We conducted a scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) to identify candidate instruments for the OMERACT Filter 2.2 We systematically reviewed five databases (Ovid MEDLINE®, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and Web of Science). An information specialist designed search strategies to identify all measurement instruments used in SDM studies in adults or children living with rheumatic or musculoskeletal diseases or their important others. Paired reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full text articles. We extracted characteristics of all candidate instruments (e.g., measured construct, measurement properties). We classified candidate instruments and summarized evidence gaps with an adapted version of the Summary of Measurement Properties (SOMP) table. RESULTS: We found 14,464 citations, read 239 full text articles, and included 99 eligible studies. We identified 220 potential candidate instruments. The five most used measurement instruments were the Decisional Conflict Scale (traditional and low literacy versions) (n=38), the Hip/Knee-Decision Quality Instrument (n=20), the Decision Regret Scale (n=9), the Preparation for Decision Making Scale (n=8), and the CollaboRATE (n=8). Only 44 candidate instruments (20%) had any measurement properties reported by the included studies. Of these instruments, only 57% matched with at least one of the 7-criteria adapted SOMP table. CONCLUSION: We identified 220 candidate instruments used in the SDM literature amongst people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Our classification of instruments showed evidence gaps and inconsistent reporting of measurement properties. The next steps for the OMERACT SDM Working Group are to match candidate instruments with Core Domains, assess feasibility and review validation studies of measurement instruments in rheumatic diseases or other conditions. Development and validation of new instruments may be required for some Core Domains.


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Enfermedades Reumáticas , Reumatología , Adulto , Niño , Humanos , Toma de Decisiones Conjunta , Enfermedades Reumáticas/terapia , Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud , Consenso
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Lancet Rheumatol ; 6(1): e51-e62, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38258680

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Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a hyperinflammatory syndrome characterised by persistently activated cytotoxic lymphocytes and macrophages, which, if untreated, leads to multiorgan dysfunction and death. HLH should be considered in any acutely unwell patient not responding to treatment as expected, with prompt assessment to look for what we term the three Fs-fever, falling blood counts, and raised ferritin. Worldwide, awareness of HLH and access to expert management remain inequitable. Terminology is not standardised, classification criteria are validated in specific patient groups only, and some guidelines rely on specialised and somewhat inaccessible tests. The consensus guideline described in this Health Policy was produced by a self-nominated working group from the UK network Hyperinflammation and HLH Across Speciality Collaboration (HiHASC), a multidisciplinary group of clinicians experienced in managing people with HLH. Combining literature review and experience gained from looking after patients with HLH, it provides a practical, structured approach for all health-care teams managing adult (>16 years) patients with possible HLH. The focus is on early recognition and diagnosis of HLH and parallel identification of the underlying cause. To ensure wide applicability, the use of inexpensive, readily available tests is prioritised, but the role of specialist investigations and their interpretation is also addressed.


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Linfohistiocitosis Hemofagocítica , Adulto , Humanos , Linfohistiocitosis Hemofagocítica/diagnóstico , Macrófagos , Accidentes por Caídas , Consenso , Ferritinas
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Int J Rheum Dis ; 27(1): e14993, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38108585

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INTRODUCTION: Family physicians are often the first healthcare providers to encounter patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Nigeria, given the paucity of rheumatology services nationwide. This study aimed to assess and address the knowledge gap regarding RA among family physicians in Nigeria. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey involving 609 family physicians from all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria was conducted in October 2022. Pre-intervention questionnaires were administered to assess the participants' knowledge of RA. An investigator-led PowerPoint presentation on RA was then delivered as an intervention, followed by the same participants completing post-intervention questionnaires to evaluate knowledge improvement. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science, version 25. RESULTS: The mean age of participants was 42 ± 15 years, predominantly male (63.9%). The median pre-intervention knowledge score was 3.2 (IQR: 2.0-4.5), with 77.0% scoring <5. After the intervention, the median score significantly improved to 7.1 (IQR: 4.3-8.6) (p = .001), with 62.6% scoring >7. Significant improvements were observed in several knowledge areas where gaps existed pre-intervention, including the understanding that NSAIDs are not the mainstay of management (p < .001), the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (p < .001), confidence in diagnosing RA (p = .016), the recognition of joint deformities as a characteristic feature (p < .001), and the understanding that rheumatoid factor is not definitive for diagnosis (p < .001). CONCLUSION: This study highlights the importance of interventions in closing the knowledge gap about RA diagnosis and management. We recommend the implementation of a comprehensive approach to rheumatology education and services by policymakers.


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Artritis Reumatoide , Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Femenino , Nigeria/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Artritis Reumatoide/diagnóstico , Artritis Reumatoide/tratamiento farmacológico , Artritis Reumatoide/epidemiología , Factor Reumatoide , Personal de Salud
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Afr Health Sci ; 23(2): 37-42, 2023 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38223590

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Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection that has been reported in virtually every country. Healthcare workers (HCW) are more at risk of COVID-19 than the general population making them a priority group for vaccination. Before the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria, some HCW were using some repurposed, unapproved drugs to possibly prevent the disease. This study evaluated the frequency and pattern of drug use for COVID-19 prevention. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study of HCW conducted in Southern Nigeria. Data was obtained from the participants using a questionnaire and blood sample was obtained for SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing. Data was analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Results: One hundred and sixty-six participants were enrolled in this study. Thirty-two (19.3%) of them had taken a repurposed medication as prophylaxis for COVID-19. The most used drugs were Vitamin C (9%), Azithromycin (8.4%) and Zinc (6.6%). History of contact with patient with confirmed COVID-19 and being a pharmacist were independent factors associated with the use of COVID-19 prophylaxis. Conclusion: Several HCW in Nigeria take drugs to possibly prevent COVID-19. These medications may not offer significant protection against COVID-19. There is an urgent need to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in HCW in Nigeria.


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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiología , COVID-19/prevención & control , SARS-CoV-2 , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , Centros de Atención Terciaria , Estudios Transversales , Nigeria/epidemiología , Estudios Prospectivos , Personal de Salud , Quimioprevención
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Afr Health Sci ; 23(3): 406-411, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38357117

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Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection that has been reported in virtually every country. Healthcare workers (HCW) are more at risk of COVID-19 than the general population making them a priority group for vaccination. Before the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria, some HCW were using some repurposed, unapproved drugs to possibly prevent the disease. This study evaluated the frequency and pattern of drug use for COVID-19 prevention. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study of HCW conducted in Southern Nigeria. Data was obtained from the participants using a questionnaire and blood sample was obtained for SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing. Data was analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Results: One hundred and sixty-six participants were enrolled in this study. Thirty-two (19.3%) of them had taken a repurposed medication as prophylaxis for COVID-19. The most used drugs were Vitamin C (9%), Azithromycin (8.4%) and Zinc (6.6%). History of contact with patient with confirmed COVID-19 and being a pharmacist were independent factors associated with the use of COVID-19 prophylaxis. Conclusion: Several HCW in Nigeria take drugs to possibly prevent COVID-19. These medications may not offer significant protection against COVID-19. There is an urgent need to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in HCW in Nigeria.


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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiología , COVID-19/prevención & control , SARS-CoV-2 , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , Centros de Atención Terciaria , Estudios Transversales , Nigeria/epidemiología , Estudios Prospectivos , Personal de Salud , Quimioprevención
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RMD Open ; 8(2)2022 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36104117

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OBJECTIVE: We investigated prolonged COVID-19 symptom duration, defined as lasting 28 days or longer, among people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). METHODS: We analysed data from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Vaccine Survey (2 April 2021-15 October 2021) to identify people with SARDs reporting test-confirmed COVID-19. Participants reported COVID-19 severity and symptom duration, sociodemographics and clinical characteristics. We reported the proportion experiencing prolonged symptom duration and investigated associations with baseline characteristics using logistic regression. RESULTS: We identified 441 respondents with SARDs and COVID-19 (mean age 48.2 years, 83.7% female, 39.5% rheumatoid arthritis). The median COVID-19 symptom duration was 15 days (IQR 7, 25). Overall, 107 (24.2%) respondents had prolonged symptom duration (≥28 days); 42/429 (9.8%) reported symptoms lasting ≥90 days. Factors associated with higher odds of prolonged symptom duration included: hospitalisation for COVID-19 vs not hospitalised and mild acute symptoms (age-adjusted OR (aOR) 6.49, 95% CI 3.03 to 14.1), comorbidity count (aOR 1.11 per comorbidity, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.21) and osteoarthritis (aOR 2.11, 95% CI 1.01 to 4.27). COVID-19 onset in 2021 vs June 2020 or earlier was associated with lower odds of prolonged symptom duration (aOR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.81). CONCLUSION: Most people with SARDs had complete symptom resolution by day 15 after COVID-19 onset. However, about 1 in 4 experienced COVID-19 symptom duration 28 days or longer; 1 in 10 experienced symptoms 90 days or longer. Future studies are needed to investigate the possible relationships between immunomodulating medications, SARD type/flare, vaccine doses and novel viral variants with prolonged COVID-19 symptoms and other postacute sequelae of COVID-19 among people with SARDs.


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Artritis Reumatoide , COVID-19 , Reumatología , Artritis Reumatoide/complicaciones , Artritis Reumatoide/epidemiología , COVID-19/epidemiología , COVID-19/prevención & control , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Expert Opin Pharmacother ; 23(2): 169-173, 2022 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35014922

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INTRODUCTION: Psoriatic arthritis is an extra-cutaneous manifestation affecting up to 40% of psoriasis patients with multiple therapies recommended by international guidelines including conventional and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) as well as biologics. Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) have emerged as a unique therapeutic target with tofacitinib the first to gain FDA approval in 2017. The non-selectivity of older JAKis increases the risk of off-target effects such as suppression of hemopoiesis hence the rationale for more selective alternatives. AREAS COVERED: This paper explores the use of upadacitinib (a selective JAK1 inhibitor) for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. It covers its chemical properties, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, safety and regulation. EXPERT OPINION: In our opinion, upadacitinib is set to play an important role in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis as demonstrated by the SELECT-PsA trials especially in patients with poor or non-response to current first-line therapies. It's JAK1 receptor selectivity promises a lower side effect profile compared to the older nonselective JAKis but this will require confirmation with long-term clinical trial data.


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Antirreumáticos , Artritis Psoriásica , Inhibidores de las Cinasas Janus , Antirreumáticos/efectos adversos , Artritis Psoriásica/tratamiento farmacológico , Compuestos Heterocíclicos con 3 Anillos/uso terapéutico , Humanos , Inhibidores de las Cinasas Janus/uso terapéutico
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RMD Open ; 7(3)2021 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34493645

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BACKGROUND: We describe the early experiences of adults with systemic rheumatic disease who received the COVID-19 vaccine. METHODS: From 2 April to 30 April 2021, we conducted an online, international survey of adults with systemic rheumatic disease who received COVID-19 vaccination. We collected patient-reported data on clinician communication, beliefs and intent about discontinuing disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) around the time of vaccination, and patient-reported adverse events after vaccination. RESULTS: We analysed 2860 adults with systemic rheumatic diseases who received COVID-19 vaccination (mean age 55.3 years, 86.7% female, 86.3% white). Types of COVID-19 vaccines were Pfizer-BioNTech (53.2%), Oxford/AstraZeneca (22.6%), Moderna (21.3%), Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (1.7%) and others (1.2%). The most common rheumatic disease was rheumatoid arthritis (42.3%), and 81.2% of respondents were on a DMARD. The majority (81.9%) reported communicating with clinicians about vaccination. Most (66.9%) were willing to temporarily discontinue DMARDs to improve vaccine efficacy, although many (44.3%) were concerned about rheumatic disease flares. After vaccination, the most reported patient-reported adverse events were fatigue/somnolence (33.4%), headache (27.7%), muscle/joint pains (22.8%) and fever/chills (19.9%). Rheumatic disease flares that required medication changes occurred in 4.6%. CONCLUSION: Among adults with systemic rheumatic disease who received COVID-19 vaccination, patient-reported adverse events were typical of those reported in the general population. Most patients were willing to temporarily discontinue DMARDs to improve vaccine efficacy. The relatively low frequency of rheumatic disease flare requiring medications was reassuring.


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COVID-19 , Enfermedades Reumáticas , Reumatología , Adulto , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Enfermedades Reumáticas/tratamiento farmacológico , SARS-CoV-2 , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Vacunación
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Clin Rheumatol ; 40(8): 3135-3141, 2021 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33619626

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BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative condition leading to significant pain, functional limitation, and economic loss. Generalized OA (GOA) is associated with greater morbidity and accounts for 5-25% of total OA cases depending on definition used. This paper aims to determine the frequency and pattern of GOA, compare clinical and laboratory parameters of GOA and non-GOA subjects, then identify independent associations of GOA among Nigerians with knee OA. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 180 knee OA patients with knee and generalized OA defined using ACR criteria. Questionnaire administration was followed by physical examination and appropriate radiographs. Data was summarized using tables and figures. Multivariate regression was done to identify independent GOA associations with statistical significance p<0.05. Ethical approval was obtained for the study. RESULTS: There were 180 participants with mean age 59.7±9.1 years. Twenty-eight patients (15.6%) had GOA of which 26 were female. The hip/knee/spine pattern was the commonest while hand OA was rare. Comparisons showed that GOA patients were significantly older with longer pain duration, higher pain score, more Heberden's nodes, and greater fatigue. There were no significant differences between both groups in levels of inflammatory markers and other laboratory parameters. Further analysis identified joint stiffness as the only independent association of GOA (OR 3.34, p=0.01). CONCLUSION: A 15.6% frequency of GOA was identified among knee OA sufferers with the hip/knee/spine pattern most frequent. Nigerians with GOA are predominantly females with a large joint phenotype. Joint stiffness was the only independent association of GOA observed. Key Points • Generalized osteoarthritis occurs in 15.6% of Nigerian patients with knee osteoarthritis. • Females are predominantly affected with a large joint phenotype involving the hip/knee/spine. • Joint stiffness is an independent association of generalized osteoarthritis.


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Osteoartritis de la Cadera , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla , Anciano , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Articulación de la Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nigeria , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/complicaciones , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/epidemiología , Radiografía
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Clin Rheumatol ; 40(9): 3455-3460, 2021 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32803569

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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) occurs in 15% of connective tissue disease (CTD) patients causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Data is scarce regarding its clinical characteristics and outcomes in Africa. We aim to study the frequency, clinico-radiological characteristics, and treatment outcomes of African CTD-ILD patients. A retrospective cross-sectional study of ILD among 318 CTD patients diagnosed using relevant ACR criteria at the rheumatology unit of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Lagos from 2012 to 2019. Socio-demographics, clinical features, radiological findings, and treatment outcomes were documented. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 with p < 0.05. The LASUTH ethics committee approved the study. Interstitial lung disease occurred in 31 (9.7%) of 318 CTD cases. Their mean age was 38.8 ± 13.3 years, range 19-68 years with 28 (90.3%) females. Proportions of CTD-ILD were Sjogren's syndrome (50%), UCTD (50%), systemic sclerosis (46.7%), MCTD (33.3%), PM/DM (25%), SLE (6.5%), and RA (2.6%). Commonest presentations were cough (93.5%) and bibasal inspiratory crackles (83.9%) with a restrictive pattern in 83.9%. Antinuclear antibody occurred in 100% and anti-ENA in 67.7%. Traction bronchiectasis (89.7%) and ground glass opacities (96.6%) were frequent HRCT findings. Treatments included pulse-dose prednisolone, cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, pirfenidone, and rituximab. Outcomes were ambulatory oxygen therapy (12.9%) and mortality (16.1%) with 9.7% lost to follow-up. CTD-ILD is a female predominant disease occurring in 9.7% of CTD patients mostly those with Sjogren's syndrome and systemic sclerosis. Due to significant morbidity and mortality, we advocate routine ILD screening for all CTD patients including those with undifferentiated disease. Key Points: • Interstitial lung disease occurs in 9.7% of patients with underlying connective tissue disease. • Females are predominantly affected especially those with Sjogren's syndrome and systemic sclerosis. • Mortality occurs in roughly 1 in every 6 patients with CTD-ILD.


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Enfermedades del Tejido Conjuntivo , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales , Adulto , Anciano , Enfermedades del Tejido Conjuntivo/complicaciones , Enfermedades del Tejido Conjuntivo/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/complicaciones , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/epidemiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nigeria , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adulto Joven
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Clin Rheumatol ; 40(9): 3445-3454, 2021 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32876786

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OBJECTIVES: To develop recommendations for the management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: A task force comprising of 25 rheumatologists from the 5 regions of the continent was formed and operated through a hub-and-spoke model with a central working committee (CWC) and 4 subgroups. The subgroups championed separate scopes of the clinical questions and formulated preliminary statements of recommendations which were processed centrally in the CWC. The CWC and each subgroup met by several virtual meetings, and two rounds of voting were conducted on the drafted statements of recommendations. Votes were online-delivered and recommendations were pruned down according to predefined criteria. Each statement was rated between 1 and 9 with 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9 representing disagreement, uncertainty and agreement, respectively. The levels of agreement on the statements were stratified as low, moderate or high according to the spread of votes. A statement was retired if it had a mean vote below 7 or a 'low' level of agreement. RESULTS: A total of 126 initial statements of recommendations were drafted, and these were reduced to 22 after the two rounds of voting. CONCLUSIONS: The preliminary statements of recommendations will serve to guide the clinical practice of rheumatology across Africa amidst the changing practices and uncertainties in the current era of COVID-19. It is recognized that further updates to the recommendations will be needed as more evidence emerges. Key Points • AFLAR has developed preliminary recommendations for the management of RMDs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. • COVID-19 is an unprecedented experience which has brought new concerns regarding the use of some disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and these recommendations seek to provide guidelines to the African rheumatologists. • Hydroxychloroquine shortage has become rampart across Africa as the drug is being used as prophylaxis against COVID-19 and this may necessitate a review of treatment plan for some patients with RMDs. • Breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible if a woman is positive for SARS-CoV-2 as there is currently no evidence that the infection can be transmitted through breast milk.


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COVID-19 , Enfermedades Reumáticas , Reumatología , Femenino , Humanos , Pandemias , Enfermedades Reumáticas/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades Reumáticas/epidemiología , SARS-CoV-2
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Rheumatology (Oxford) ; 60(1): 392-398, 2021 01 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33020845

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OBJECTIVES: To identify the changes in rheumatology service delivery across the five regions of Africa from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: The COVID-19 African Rheumatology Study Group created an online survey consisting of 40 questions relating to the current practices and experiences of rheumatologists across Africa. The CHERRIES checklist for reporting results of internet e-surveys was adhered to. RESULTS: A total of 554 completed responses were received from 20 countries, which include six in Northern Africa, six in West Africa, four in Southern Africa, three in East Africa and one in Central Africa. Consultant grade rheumatologists constituted 436 (78.7%) of respondents with a mean of 14.5 ± 10.3 years of experience. A total of 77 (13.9%) rheumatologists avoided starting a new biologic. Face-to-face clinics with the use of some personal protective equipment continued to be held in only 293 (52.9%) rheumatologists' practices. Teleconsultation modalities found usage as follows: telephone in 335 (60.5%), WhatsApp in 241 (43.5%), emails in 90 (16.3%) and video calls in 53 (9.6%). Physical examinations were mostly reduced in 295 (53.3%) or done with personal protective equipment in 128 (23.1%) practices. Only 316 (57.0%) reported that the national rheumatology society in their country had produced any recommendation around COVID-19 while only 73 (13.2%) confirmed the availability of a national rheumatology COVID-19 registry in their country. CONCLUSION: COVID-19 has shifted daily rheumatology practices across Africa to more virtual consultations and regional disparities are more apparent in the availability of local protocols and registries.


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COVID-19 , Atención a la Salud/métodos , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina/estadística & datos numéricos , Reumatólogos , Adulto , África , Antirreumáticos/uso terapéutico , Productos Biológicos/uso terapéutico , Atención a la Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Correo Electrónico/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Aplicaciones Móviles/estadística & datos numéricos , Equipo de Protección Personal , Examen Físico/métodos , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Sistema de Registros/estadística & datos numéricos , Enfermedades Reumáticas/terapia , Reumatología , SARS-CoV-2 , Sociedades Médicas , Telemedicina/estadística & datos numéricos , Teléfono/estadística & datos numéricos , Comunicación por Videoconferencia/estadística & datos numéricos
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Reumatologia ; 57(4): 207-213, 2019.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31548747

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency and predictors of sleep abnormalities among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) in Nigeria. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A multi-centre, hospital-based, cross-sectional study, involving 250 knee OA patients. Consenting patients 18 years and above, who satisfied the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for knee OA were recruited from five Nigerian tertiary centres over 3 months. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect demographic and relevant clinical information. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality with scores ≥ 5 indicating poor sleep. Other variables assessed were pain, depression, functional class and family functioning. Data were summarized using appropriate measures of central tendency and dispersion. Multiple logistic regression analysis was done to identify predictors of poor sleep. Analysis was done using SPSS version 21.0 with p < 0.05 considered significant. Study approval was obtained from the ethical committees of each of the study sites. RESULTS: Participants included 209 females (83.6%) with mean age 59.9 ±10.6 years. One hundred and forty-one participants (56.4%) had PSQI scores ≥ 5 (poor sleep). This was significantly associated with depression (p < 0.001), level of education (p = 0.001), higher pain scores (p < 0.001), body mass index (p = 0.040), medial knee OA (p = 0.032) and patello-femoral OA (p = 0.002). Higher level of education, worse depression scores and higher WOMAC pain scores were the best predictors of poor sleep quality. CONCLUSION: Sleep quality was poor in over half of our knee OA patients and best predicted by depression, pain and level of education. Regular sleep quality assessment for knee OA patients is recommended.

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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 27(6): 905-911, 2019.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31314623

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Purpose: To highlight the pattern and treatment outcomes of ophthalmologic disorders referred to a private specialist rheumatology clinic. Methods: Retrospective review (January 2015-December 2016) of referrals from Eye Foundation Hospital, Lagos to Arthrimed Specialist Clinic, Lagos. Case records were retrieved and relevant information extracted. Ethical standards were observed. Results: Twenty-two referrals (35 eyes) were received out of 643 patients (3.4%) seen during the study period. The majority were female (63.6%) with mean age 48.9 ± 19.3 years and bilateral disease (59%). Diagnoses included uveitis (45.5%), optic neuritis (36.4%), non-specific autoimmune eye disease (9.1%), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (4.5%), and giant cell arteritis (4.5%). Treatment was with steroids and immunosuppressive agents. Fourteen patients improved (63.6%), five remained unchanged (22.7%), while three worsened (13.6%). Conclusions: Our patients were mostly fourth-decade females with bilateral disease. Uveitis was the commonest presentation, and two-thirds of the treated patients improved after treatment. Early specialist referral and co-management of severe autoimmune eye diseases are desirable.


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Enfermedades Autoinmunes/epidemiología , Oftalmopatías/epidemiología , Hospitales Privados/estadística & datos numéricos , Hospitales Especializados/estadística & datos numéricos , Oftalmología/estadística & datos numéricos , Reumatología/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Enfermedades Autoinmunes/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Autoinmunes/tratamiento farmacológico , Oftalmopatías/diagnóstico , Oftalmopatías/tratamiento farmacológico , Femenino , Angiografía con Fluoresceína , Glucocorticoides/uso terapéutico , Humanos , Inmunosupresores/uso terapéutico , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nigeria/epidemiología , Derivación y Consulta/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Especialización/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto Joven
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Clin Rheumatol ; 38(7): 1971-1978, 2019 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30847688

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of depression and its determinants among Nigerian patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Two hundred and fifty patients satisfying the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria for knee OA were recruited from five centers. Pain was assessed using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC) pain subscale, functional status was determined by Steinbrokers criteria, radiographic knee OA was graded using Kellgren-Lawrence criteria, depression was determined using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), sleep quality by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and family functioning by Family APGAR (Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve). Factors associated with depression in KOA following bivariate analyses were adopted as independent variables in logistic regression analysis to determine the predictors of depression in KOA. The study was approved by the Ethical Review Committee of each of the study centers. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 59.90 ± 10.62 years and 209 (83.6%) were females. Their mean PHQ-9 score was 4.68 ± 4.19 with 105 (42%) having depression (PHQ-9 ≥ 5). Eighty-four (80%) of patients with depression had poor sleep quality (PSQI≥ 5.0). Depression was significantly associated with poor sleep, WOMAC pain scores, medial compartment KOA, lateral compartment KOA, and patellofemoral OA. Poor sleep quality was the best predictor of depression (OR 4.555, CI (2.241-9.257), p < 0.001) followed by moderate to severe pain (OR 2.490, CI (1.119-5.542), p < 0.025). CONCLUSION: Depression is common among patients with knee OA, and depression can be predicted by poor sleep quality and moderate to severe pain.


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Depresión/epidemiología , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/complicaciones , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/epidemiología , Anciano , Estudios Transversales , Depresión/etiología , Femenino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nigeria/epidemiología , Dolor/complicaciones , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Calidad de Vida , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/etiología , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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