Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Tai chi improves physical function in older Chinese women with knee osteoarthritis.
Tai chi (TC) is proposed as a potential option for the management of osteoarthritis (OA), however, its beneficial effect on patients with knee OA has not been convincing. ⋯ This study suggests that TC provides a safe, feasible and useful exercise option for older Chinese female patients with knee OA.
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To summarize the clinical features and therapeutic response of patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis complicated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). ⋯ DAH is the most serious complication of ANCA-associated vasculitis. The episode of DAH always occurs simultaneously with multiple system involvement. The most constant signs are newly developed dyspnea and new infiltration of bilateral lungs. Prompt bronchoalveolar lavage can be helpful for timely diagnosis of the patients without overt hemoptysis and a useful tool to exclude pulmonary infection.