Ika Vemilia Warlisti
Rheumatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

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Indonesian Rheumatology Association (IRA) Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hand, Hip) Rakhma Yanti Helmi; Najirman; Ida Ayu Ratih Wulansari Manuaba; Andri Reza Rahmadi; Pande Ketut Kurniari; Malikul Chair; Ika Vemilia Warlisti; Eka Kurniawan; Harry Isbagio; Handono Kalim; Rudy Hidayat; Laniyati Hamijoyo; Cesarius Singgih Wahono; Sumariyono
Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology Vol. 15 No. 1 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology
Publisher : Indonesian Rheumatology Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/ijr.v15i1.225

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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form arthritis in the world, and its prevalence is predicted to rise higher in the future due to increasing life expectancy and growing number of elderly population. With the emergence of new treatment options in the last several years, a better understanding of OA diagnosis and management is required by every physician in Indonesia. Methods: A panel of eight selected rheumatologists from the Indonesian Rheumatologist Association (IRA) developed recommendations based on key questions formulated by a steering committee from IRA. These recommendation materials were taken from several online databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Level of evidence and grades of recommendation were then assigned, and each member of the panelist team will assign a score to express their level of agreement. Results: A total of 25 recommendations discussing the diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, as well as monitoring for OA were formulated. Conclusion: These recommendations can be used to help clinicians in accurately diagnosing OA and choosing the most suitable therapy for their patients. All recommendation statements were tailored to the clinical setting, facility, and drug availability in Indonesia.
A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for Cognitive Dysfunction and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Indonesia Bantar Suntoko; Suharyo Hadisaputro; Handono Kalim; Suyanto Hadi; Ika Vemilia Warlisti
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 15, No 4 (2023)
Publisher : The Prodia Education and Research Institute (PERI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v15i4.2504

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BACKGROUND: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition characterized by persistent, chronic inflammation that damages organ tissue. One of the symptoms that is often found in SLE is cognitive dysfunction. Hydroxychloroquine is recommended for the treatment of all levels of SLE. This study was conducted to prove the influence of hydroxychloroquine on improving cognitive function and inflammatory biomarkers compared to standard therapy.METHODS: The study adopted randomized controlled trial (RCT) in SLE patients with cognitive dysfunction who met the inclusion criteria. The treatment group consisted of 26 subjects who received hydroxychloroquine 200 mg/day for 8 weeks and standard therapy, while the control group consisted of 29 subjects who were given standard therapy only. Examination of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-INA, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-4, interferon (IFN)-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP) scores was carried out at the beginning and the end of the study. The unpaired variables were examined with independent T-test or the Mann-Whitney test, while the paired variables were examined with paired T-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test. The Spearman correlation test was used to measure correlation between variables.RESULTS: A total of 55 subjects participated and completed the study. The result showed a significant relationship between hydroxychloroquine and decreasing levels of IL-6 and IL-4 (p<0.05). Meanwhile, there was no significant effect on the increase in cognitive function and decrease in IFN-α and CRP (p>0.05) in both groups.CONCLUSION: Hydroxychloroquine decreases the levels of IL-6 and IL-4, but has no effect on cognitive function, levels of IFN-α and CRP.KEYWORDS: hydroxychloroquine, systemic lupus erythematosus, cognitive dysfunction, inflammation