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2026 Vol.44, N°2 - Table of contents

February - Myositis 2026

February - Myositis 2026

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One year in review

CER19730
2026,44,2
Pg. 0167-0177

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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: one year in review 2025
M. Diomedi, F. Fattorini, S. Aliberti, L.M. Bianchessi, A. Castellucci, J. Schmidt, L. Cavagna, L. Carli, S. Barsotti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2z01e0

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Editorial

CER19373
2026,44,2
Pg. 0178-0185

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Shared governance of international myositis networks
T. Liewluck, L.G. Rider, K. Cheng, H. Chinoy, M.M. Dimachkie, E. Dourado, P.C. Gandiga, D.A. Isenberg, K. Ardalan, S. Keret, S. Kim, P. Korsten, I.E. Lundberg, P.M. Machado, F.W. Miller, C. Papadopoulou, S. Rosina, L.A. Saketkoo, S. Schlüter, J. Vencovský, A.J. Van Der Kooi, J. Schmidt
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/dfli8l

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Environmental Rheumatology

CER19007
2026,44,2
Pg. 0186-0193

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The MicroIBioM study: the gut microbiome in inclusion body myositis
M. Winkler, W. Seel, C. Kornblum, M.-C. Simon, J. Reimann
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1b8sv1

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19352
2026,44,2
Pg. 0194-0198

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Comparison of pre- and post-natal environmental exposures in United States versus Brazilian patients with juvenile dermatomyositis
T.M. Arabi, S.C. Farhat, C.C. Valoes, S. Shenoi, S. Kim, B.O. Carneiro, L.G. Rider, A.M. Elias
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/d72tz5

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Full Papers

CER18378
2026,44,2
Pg. 0199-0209

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Predictors of thrombotic events in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
S.S. Bae, J. Wang, A. Shahbazian, D. Markovic, Y. Lee, T. De Leon, D. Elashoff, C. Charles-Schoeman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/bj7nq2

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18602
2026,44,2
Pg. 0210-0217

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Analysis of clinical features and risk factors for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy complicated by Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
J. Li, W. Huang, F. Ren, L. Luo, D. Chen, D. Huang, J. Zhou, L. Tang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/fpbkc8

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18631
2026,44,2
Pg. 0218-0224

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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in anti-MDA5-positive dermatomyositis: characterisation, risk factors and prognosis
L. Yang, Q. Yang, J. Li, L. Zhang, S. Liu, C. Lian
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/hpx173

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18610
2026,44,2
Pg. 0225-0233

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Cardiac involvement in patients with anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene-5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis
Y. Wang, X. Chen, Z. Huang, Y. Wang, W. Jiang, J. Lei, S. Xie, L. Zhang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/r1f2g9

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18678
2026,44,2
Pg. 0234-0239

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Short Form 36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire in health-related quality of life assessment in patients with inflammatory myopathies
A. Razok, J. Taylor, E. Ritz, K. Wipfler, K. Michaud, D. Saygin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/sbc4v3

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18770
2026,44,2
Pg. 0240-0246

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Prevalence and early detection of myocarditis in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a prospective single-centre study
C.R. Calhoun, C.M. Connolly, J. Albayda, E. Tiniakou, C. Mecoli, B. Adler, L. Christopher-Stine, L. Adamo, S.L. Zimmerman, N.N. Gilotra, J. Paik
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2pndb8

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18745
2026,44,2
Pg. 0247-0254

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Clinical phenotypes and long-term outcomes of anti-SRP versus anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotising myopathy: a 13-year single-centre study
K.E. Clark, L.M. Clayton, R.G. Thomas, S.G. Kelly, L. Walker, A.S. Herrey, A. Dougan, R.S. Patel, S. Fhadil, T.O. Millner, S. Marino, A. Radunovic
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/icqeff

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18890
2026,44,2
Pg. 0255-0267

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Peripheral blood immunophenotypic diversity in patients with anti-MDA5+ dermatomyositis and its impact on prognosis
Y. Zhang, R. Liu, W. Hu, T. Li, T. Li, W. Guan, L. Zhang, Y. He, C. Lian, J. Sun, S. Liu, P. Zhang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/qumg88

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18930
2026,44,2
Pg. 0268-0272

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Assessment of myositis specific antibodies in primary chronic arthritis: single centre prospective study
G. Zanframundo, L.M. Bianchessi, V. Codullo, F. Bottazzi, M. Guerini, L. De Stefano, F. Niedda, C. Alpini, R. Caporali, S. Bugatti, C. Montecucco, L. Cavagna
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/z438d5

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19075
2026,44,2
Pg. 0273-0278

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Alterations of mucosal-associated invariant T cells in dermatomyositis
S. Ye, J. Du, Y. Zhang, W. Wei, Y. Li
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/vp3uim

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19063
2026,44,2
Pg. 0279-0288

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Health-related quality of life improvements and response thresholds of myositis outcome measures and response criteria
M. Almackenzie, A. Aggarwal, S. Keret, T. Chandra, R. Lomanto Silva, E. Gkiaouraki, N. Pongtarakulpanit, S. Moghadam-Kia, C.V. Oddis, R. Aggarwal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/zcooap

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19019
2026,44,2
Pg. 0289-0296

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The Refractory DermatoMyositis Index (ReDMI): a clinical tool to predict refractory disease in patients with dermatomyositis
Y. Reyna-Juárez, N.R. Mejía-Domínguez, M.J. Ostos-Prado, B. Alcalá-Carmona, J.T. Balderas-Miranda, A. Gaytán, A. Hernández-López, C.A. Núñez-Álvarez, M.E. Baños-Laredo, M.L. Domínguez-López, K. Santana De Anda, D. Gómez-Martín, J. Torres-Ruiz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/k77xaj

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19164
2026,44,2
Pg. 0297-0303

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Janus kinase inhibitors therapy in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a case series
A.L. Vasconcelos, A. Marinho, A. Campar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0yu9gm

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19211
2026,44,2
Pg. 0304-0312

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Potential pitfalls in the differential diagnosis of myositis versus hereditary myopathies
S. Glaubitz, R. Zeng, K. Hasanov, S. Pauli, J. Schmidt
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/pqmby3

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19077
2026,44,2
Pg. 0313-0319

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Factors associated with endomysial fibrosis in anti-signal recognition particle antibody immune-mediated necrotising myopathy
J. Yuan, M. Yang, Y. Zheng, H. Hao, F. Gao, W. Zhang, Z. Wang, Y. Yuan, Y. Zhao
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/bzpse1

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19348
2026,44,2
Pg. 0320-0329

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Cardiac involvement in newly diagnosed patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies is associated with skeletal muscle involvement
B. Hanna, C.L. Polte, E. Sakiniene, J. Von Brömsen, E. Bollano, I.E. Lundberg, R. Pullerits, T. Jin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/h01mjl

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19017
2026,44,2
Pg. 0330-0338

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Validation of simplified scoring systems for assessing cutaneous disease activity in dermatomyositis
N. Pongtarakulpanit, A. Bishnoi, T. Chandra, S. Dzanko, E. Gkiaouraki, S. Keret, R. Lomanto Silva, S. Sriram, D. Saygin, V.M. Liarski, D.P. Ascherman, S. Moghadam-Kia, C.V. Oddis, R. Aggarwal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/8lq4aq

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19282
2026,44,2
Pg. 0339-0344

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Recurrent and new primary cancer risk in adult patients with idiopathic inflammatory myositis and a history of malignancy
X. Wang, J. Albayda, J.J. Paik, E. Tiniakou, B.L. Adler, A.L. Mammen, L. Casciola-Rosen, L. Christopher-Stine, C.A. Mecoli
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/dlho6a

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19099
2026,44,2
Pg. 0345-0352

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Fitbit as an activity monitor in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: results from a real-world cohort
A. Sharma, S. Keret, B. Rockette-Wagner, R. Lomanto Silva, T. Chandra, S. Moghadam-Kia, C.V. Oddis, R. Aggarwal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/rihi7r

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

Reviews

CER18696
2026,44,2
Pg. 0353-0367

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Non-inflammatory mimickers of myositis: a guide for rheumatologists
S.P. Silva, M. Pinto, D. Costa, A. Azevedo, E. Dourado
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/v0joqy

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19374
2026,44,2
Pg. 0368-0375

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Shaping the landscape of interstitial lung disease in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: state of the art, evidence gaps and a need for clinical trials
D. Rivero Gallegos, F.M. Pais, T. Lan, C. Papadopoulou, E.K. Joerns, J. Paul, J. Rojas Serrano, T. Kulkarni, P.C. Gandiga, H. So, K. Houghton, N. Bagri, M. Jansen, B. Bader Meunier, E.M. Wilfong, R. Aggarwal, R.W. Hallowell, V. Nagaraja
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/rsnsu2

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19372
2026,44,2
Pg. 0376-0383

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Pain in myositis: prevalence, assessment, potential mechanisms and considerations for management
S. Glaubitz, Y.C. Lee, D. Saygin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/4msi8i

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19732
2026,44,2
Pg. 0384-0389

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Mitochondrial abnormalities in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
F. Torri, G. Ricci, M. Mancuso, G. Siciliano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/qctyi2

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Paediatric Rheumatology

CER18292
2026,44,2
Pg. 0390-0397

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Treatment outcomes in 63 cases of juvenile dermatomyositis-associated calcinosis
B.Y. Yi, D.M. Wahezi, L. Covert, K. Ardalan, J. Hui-Yuen, N. Vasquez-Canizares, D.M. Mosa, M. Jones, C. Correll, A. Begezda, S. Shenoi, E.Y. Wu, L.K. Kovalick, W.B. Lapin, S.E. Tarvin, M.S. Oliver, M.M. Rodriguez, I. Marmor, K.W. Baszis, A.J. Taxter, A.C. Hanson, C.S. Crowson, A.B. Orandi
for the CARRA Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Calcinosis Subcommittee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/35pbbq

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18814
2026,44,2
Pg. 0398-0407

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Association of NXP2 autoantibodies with a more severe clinical phenotype of juvenile dermatomyositis
Y. Wang, J. Liang, J. Wang, F. Zheng, L. Teng, Q. Ma, Y. Zhou, L. Liang, J. Lin, M. Lu, H. Cao, X. Xu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/820f4x

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Letters to the Editor

CER18791
2026,44,2
Pg. 0408-0409

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Successful therapy of refractory dermatomyositis skin rash with anifrolumab
C. Galluzzo, N. Pipitone, I. Chiapparoli, C. Salvarani
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/haftre

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18732
2026,44,2
Pg. 0410-0411

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Statins and ribociclib interaction induced necrotising myopathy: a case report and literature review
F. Torri, G. Vadi, G. Aringhieri, G. Alì, F. Siciliano, G. Ricci, G. Siciliano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/6a80k4

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18967
2026,44,2
Pg. 0412

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Comment on: Triple-combination therapy did not improve prognosis in anti-MDA5 positive dermatomyositis: a multicentre longitudinal cohort study by You et al.
W. Rojas-Zuleta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/spyyh8

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19067
2026,44,2
Pg. 0413

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Comment on: Successful management of pulmonary hypertension with baricitinib in a dermatomyositis patient
C. Pinto Oliveira, M.D. Pascoal, A.R. Prata, D. Carvalho, M.G. Castro, E. Dourado
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/jk5vx1

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19227
2026,44,2
Pg. 0414

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Reply to the comment on: Successful management of pulmonary hypertension with baricitinib in a dermatomyositis patient
C. Rizzo, L. La Barbera, G. Guggino
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/g129j4

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19104
2026,44,2
Pg. 0415-0416

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Efficacy of rituximab treatment in a post-COVID-19 vaccine myositis overlapping to systemic sclerosis: a histological follow-up
F. Bandinelli, G. Dallagiacoma, F. Nozzoli, M. Capassoni, R. Nassini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/8xtlep

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19061
2026,44,2
Pg. 0417-0418

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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis with interstitial lung disease and its link to IFN-α and IL-6
Y. Endo, T. Koga, Y. Mizunoo, T. Shimizu, N. Sakamoto, A. Kawakami
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/4tfy7u

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19379
2026,44,2
Pg. 0419

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Comment on: Cancer-associated myositis before and after the COVID-19 pandemic onset
F.M. Costa, R. Campanilho-Marques, E. Dourado, M. Bandeira, B. Correia, A.T. Melo, F. Saraiva, S.C. Barreira, J.E. Fonseca
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/uvfg30

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19390
2026,44,2
Pg. 0420

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Reply to the comment on: Cancer-associated myositis before and after the COVID-19 pandemic onset
H. Daungsupawong, V. Wiwanitkit
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/sd3zxa

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18908
2026,44,2
Pg. 0421-0422

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Dermatomyositis assessment of rash via telemedicine: a preliminary study
N. Pongtarakulpanit, A. Bishnoi, D.P. Ascherman, S. Moghadam-Kia, C.V. Oddis, R. Aggarwal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/g16i0y

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19329
2026,44,2
Pg. 0423-0424

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Complete clinical and serological remission of anti-synthetase syndrome after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
V. Ruiz-Esquide, S. Prieto-Gonzalez, E. Ruiz-Ortiz, C. Arnaldos
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/vezebx

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Rheumatology Article

 

CER19532
2026,44,2
Pg. 0425-0426

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Acquired generalised lipodystrophy as an uncommon complication of anti-Mi-2 dermatomyositis: a case report
A. Bustos-Merlo, M. Martín-Armada, M. Zamora-Pasadas, I. Sánchez-Berná, N. Navarrete-Navarrete
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0mkobh

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Rheumatology Article