Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
1. The important findings of image in the early classification of RA were ultrasound-proven synovitis (power Doppler grade 2 or 3) and MRI-proven osteitis. The frequency and severity of both findings were significantly correlated. 2. The improvement of ultrasound synovitis scores during 3 months reflected the clinical therapeutic response at 6 months in RA patients treated with biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Angiogenic factors such as VEGF and angiopoitin-2 were suggested to correlate with therapeutic response. 3.The ABVS system performed in mammary glands was able to apply to ultrasound of wrist and finger joints and the automatic scanning system has been established toward patients with RA.
All 2014 2013 2012
All Journal Article (10 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 10 results) Presentation (21 results) (of which Invited: 1 results)
Rheumatology (Oxford)
Volume: (in press)
Rheumatology (Oxford).
Volume: 53 Issue: 3 Pages: 562-569
10.1093/rheumatology/ket405
120006986675
Volume: -
Mod Rheumatol.
Volume: 23 Issue: 3 Pages: 582-586
10.1007/s10165-012-0680-3
10031175921
九州リウマチ
Volume: 33 Pages: 74-80
Modern Rheumatology
10.1007/s10165-012-0821-8
Mod Rheumatol
Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Pages: 36-43
10.1007/s10165-012-0628-7
10031167664
Volume: 32 Pages: 123-127
