Disease activity is assessed using a combination of the clinical history, physical examination, organ specific functional tests, and serologic studies.
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Tag Archives: Systemic
Criteria for the Classification of Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
1980 Criteria for the Classification of Systemic Sclerosis
The American College of Rheumatology (former American Rheumatism Association – ARA) has defined criteria, that are 97 % sensitive and 98 % specific for systemic sclerosis (SSc) as follows:
Major criterion:
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Proximal diffuse (truncal) sclerosis (skin tightness, thickening, non-pitting induration)
Diagnostic Criteria for Systemic Mastocytosis (SM)
If at least 1 major and 1 one minor, or at least 3 minor criteria, are met, the diagnosis of Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) can be established.
Classification Criteria for the Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause that can affect virtually any organ of the body. Immunologic abnormalities, especially the production of a number of antinuclear antibodies (ANA), are a prominent feature of the disease. Continue reading
Relative Potencies of Systemic Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticosteroids are a product of the adrenal cortex and perform a staggering number of physiological effects essential for life. Their clinical use is largely predicated on their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
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