Rheumatology
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To determine the validity, reliability and responsiveness of the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire in AS (WPAI:SpA). ⋯ The WPAI:SpA is a valid, reliable and responsive tool for assessing work productivity for patients with AS.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of acupuncture in fibromyalgia syndrome--a systematic review with a meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.
To systematically review the efficacy of acupuncture in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). ⋯ A small analgesic effect of acupuncture was present, which, however, was not clearly distinguishable from bias. Thus, acupuncture cannot be recommended for the management of FMS.
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Meta Analysis
Pregabalin in fibromyalgia: meta-analysis of efficacy and safety from company clinical trial reports.
Meta-analysis of pregabalin trials in FM using company trial reports, which provide more detailed information about trials than published papers. FM is a common condition with a significant impact on quality of life. ⋯ Pregabalin is effective in treating FM and is relatively safe. The size of therapeutic effect is similar to that with other recent interventions such as duloxetine and the combination of tramadol and paracetamol. Enriched enrolment randomized withdrawal design gives similar results to classical trial designs in FM.