Association of Rheumatologists of Russia

Detection of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps by Flow Cytometry in Healthy Controls and Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Excessive induction of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation (NETosis) and clearance system dysfunction lead to autoantigen accumulation, initiating autoimmune cascades in immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases. This study aims to quantitatively determine NETs...

Resolution of the Expert Council “Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of non-specific back pain and radiculopathy in the 2026 RASP guidelines”

In June 2025, an Expert Council of the Russian Association for the Study of Pain (RASP) was held. Specialists discussed the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of nonspecific (musculoskeletal) lower back pain. The meeting presented data from stu...

Batik for disaster communication: a conceptual framework for culturally grounded mitigation media and community resilience

Purpose This article develops a conceptual framework for understanding batik as a culturally grounded medium of disaster mitigation communication, linking hazard knowledge in manuscripts and oral traditions with visual heritage. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a concep...