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CD4+ CD25+ T cells with the phenotypic and functional characteristics of regulatory T cells are enriched in the synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Möttönen, M., Heikkinen, J., Mustonen, L., Isomäki, P., Luukkainen, R., Lassila, O.

“…Summary CD4+ CD25+ regulatory T (Treg) cells play a critical role in the maintenance of peripheral tolerance and the prevention of autoimmunity. In the present…”
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Sindbis viruses and other alphaviruses as cause of human arthritic disease by Laine, M., Luukkainen, R., Toivanen, A.

“… Amongst the arthritis‐causing arboviruses, i.e. those spread by insects, the alphavirus group is of special interest. These viruses occasionally cause vast…”
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Efficacy of periarticular corticosteroid treatment of the sacroiliac joint in non-spondylarthropathic patients with chronic low back pain in the region of the sacroiliac joint by LUUKKAINEN, R. K, WENNERSTRAND, P. V, KAUTIAINEN, H. H, SANILA, M. T, ASIKAINEN, E. L

“…To investigate the efficacy of periarticular corticosteroid treatment of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) in non-spondylarthropathic patients with chronic low back…”
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Monetary value of lost productivity over a five year follow up in early rheumatoid arthritis estimated on the basis of official register data on patients’ sickness absence and gross income: experience from the FIN-RACo trial by Puolakka, K, Kautiainen, H, Pekurinen, M, Möttönen, T, Hannonen, P, Korpela, M, Hakala, M, Arkela-Kautiainen, M, Luukkainen, R, Leirisalo-Repo, M

“…Objective: To explore the monetary value of rheumatoid arthritis related loss of productivity in patients with early active disease. Methods: In a prospective…”
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Anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies and the progression of radiographic joint erosions in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis treated with the FIN-RACo combination and single disease-modifying antirheumatic drug strategies by MUSTILA, A, KORPELA, M, HANNONEN, P, HAAPALA, A.-M, KAUTIAINEN, H, LAASONEN, L, MÖTTÖNEN, T, LEIRISALO-REPO, M, ILONEN, J, JÄRVENPÄÄ, S, LUUKKAINEN, R

“…To evaluate the impact of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACPAs) on radiographic progression in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…”
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Poor relationship between joint swelling detected on physical examination and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography in glenohumeral joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Luukkainen, R, Sanila, M T, Luukkainen, P

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between swelling detected on physical examination and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography (US) in…”
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Effect of a three month course of ciprofloxacin on the late prognosis of reactive arthritis by Yli-Kerttula, T, Luukkainen, R, Yli-Kerttula, U, Möttönen, T, Hakola, M, Korpela, M, Sanila, M, Uksila, J, Toivanen, A

“…Background: The value of antibiotics in the treatment of reactive arthritis (ReA) is still controversial. Objectives: To analyse the long term outcome of…”
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HLA-DR-DQ haplotypes and genotypes in Finnish patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Laivoranta-Nyman, S, Möttönen, T, Hermann, R, Tuokko, J, Luukkainen, R, Hakala, M, Hannonen, P, Korpela, M, Yli-Kerttula, U, Toivanen, A, Ilonen, J

“…Objectives: To elucidate the contribution of HLA-DR-DQ haplotypes and their genotypic combinations to susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis, and to evaluate…”
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Ultrasonographic findings in metatarsophalangeal and talocrural joints in healthy persons by Luukkainen, R, Ekman, P, Luukkainen, P, Koski, J. M

“…The objective of this study was to establish whether healthy persons have effusions detectable by ultrasonography (US) in metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and…”
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Effect of a three month course of ciprofloxacin on the outcome of reactive arthritis by Yli-Kerttula, T, Luukkainen, R, Yli-Kerttula, U, Möttönen, T, Hakola, M, Korpela, M, Sanila, M, Parviainen, J, Uksila, J, Vainionpää, R, Toivanen, A

“…BACKGROUND Treatment of reactive arthritis (ReA) with antibiotics has so far remained controversial. Eradication of the causative microbe appears logical, but…”
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Successful treatment of frozen hip with manipulation and pressure dilatation by Luukkainen, R, Sipola, E, Varjo, P

“…A 44-year old man with prolonged frozen hip was treated with manipulation under anesthesia and pressure dilatation of the left hip joint. The treatment was…”
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Use of the Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire in estimation of long-term productivity costs in patients with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis by Puolakka, K., Kautiainen, H., Möttönen, T., Hannonen, P., Korpela, M., Hakala, M., Luukkainen, R., Vuori, K., Blåfield, H., Leirisalo-Repo, M., for the FIN-RACo Trial Group

“…Objective: To evaluate the utility of the Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) in the estimation of loss of productivity due to early rheumatoid…”
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Non‐steroidal anti‐oestrogens inhibit the differentiation of synovial macrophages into dendritic cells by Komi, J., Möttönen, M., Luukkainen, R., Lassila, O.

“…Background. Dendritic cells (DC) have been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Agents that inhibit DC…”
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Biological treatment in rheumatic diseases: results from a longitudinal surveillance : adverse events by KONTTINEN, L, HONKANEN, V, NORDSTROM, D. C, UOTILA, T, PÖLLÄNEN, J, WAAHTERA, M, ROMU, M, PUOLAKKA, K, VASALA, M, KARJALAINEN, A, LUUKKAINEN, R

“…The objective of this study was to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of biologicals in a clinical setting. Data on adverse events (AEs) have been…”
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Isolation and identification of eight microcystins from thirteen Oscillatoria agardhii strains and structure of a new microcystin by LUUKKAINEN, R, SIVONEN, K, NAMIKOSHI, M, FÄRDIG, M, RINEHART, K. L, NIEMELÄ, S. I

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Relationship between clinically detected joint swelling and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography in metatarsophalangeal and talocrural joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by LUUKKAINEN, R. K, SALTYSHEV, M, KOSKI, J. M, HUHTALA, H. S

“…To assess the relationship between clinically detected swelling and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography (US) in metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and talocrural (TC)…”
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Occurrence of sacroiliitis in patients with seronegative oligoarthritis by Luukkainen, R K, Virtanen, K O J, Kaarela, K

“…The aim of this study was to investigate sacroiliitis in patients with seronegative oligoarthritis. Thirty consecutive patients with seronegative…”
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Relationship between clinically detected joint swelling and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography in elbow joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Luukkainen, R, Sanila, M T, Saltyshev, M, Huhtala, H, Koski, J M

“…The aim of this study was to compare the relationship between clinically detected swelling and effusion diagnosed by ultrasonography (US) in elbow joints in…”
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Prolonged arthritis associated with Sindbis‐related (Pogosta) virus infection by Laine, M., Luukkainen, R., Jalava, J., Ilonen, J., Kuusistö, P., Toivanen, A.

“…Objective. A follow‐up study of musculoskeletal symptoms after Pogosta virus infection. Methods. Twenty‐six patients with earlier serologically confirmed…”
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Isolation and characterization of a variety of microcystins from seven strains of the cyanobacterial genus Anabaena by SIVONEN, K, NAMIKOSHI, M, EVANS, W. R, CARMICHAEL, W. W, SUN, F, ROUHIAINEN, L, LUUKKAINEN, R, RINEHART, K. L

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