Carlos Geraldo Moura

Anti-C1q Antibodies: Association With Nephritis and Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Background: Anti‐C1q antibodies have been described in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as in other connective tissue diseases. They have been considered as a marker for disease activity and presence of nephritis.

Methotrexate still works

Every time we discuss rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we talk about early diagnosis, treat-to-target therapy, cost-effectiveness between biological and non-biological therapies, the role of disease activity meters, and when and how a biological therapy should be discontinued. Amidst this whirlwind of information, where yesterdays evidence is not the same as today, methotrexate (MTX) remains the cornerstone therapy for patients with RA. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Spondyloarthritis after bariatric surgery: is there a link?

Presently, bariatric surgery is considered the most effective treatment for reducing excess body weight and maintaining weight loss in severely obese. On the other hand, several early and late complications have been described after this procedure. This article reports two patients who developed a spondyloarthritis-like syndrome after bariatric surgery. Probable etiopathogenic mechanisms are discussed.