Abstract Number: 173 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Efficacy of Treatment with Low Dose Aspirin and Low Molecular Weight Heparin in Pregnant Women with Criteria Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies
Background/Purpose: Anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL) are the biomarkers of anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS), a systemic autoimmune condition characterized by thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity (PM). The aim of…Abstract Number: 174 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin As Secondary Thromboprophylaxis in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-Label, Clinical Trial
Background/Purpose: Long-term anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) is the standard of care in thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) but requires frequent monitoring and dose adjustment.…Abstract Number: 175 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Deductive Anatomy By Self-Examination. Preliminary Evaluation of a Novel Method to Reinforce Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Anatomy at the 2018 Panlar Meeting
Background/Purpose: Traditionally, anatomy has been taught by dissection and textbooks of descriptive and topographic anatomy. Today, dissection is increasingly rare and emphasis is placed instead…Abstract Number: 176 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Deductive Anatomy By Self-Examination. a Novel Method to Reinforce Traditional Teaching of Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Background/Purpose: Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy (MSA) is essential for physicians such as rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, generalists, and other professionals for whom a musculoskeletal-centered physical…Abstract Number: 177 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Needs Assessment to Inform Rheumatology Curriculum Re-Design for Internal Medicine Residents
Background/Purpose: In an effort to redesign our rheumatology curriculum for internal medicine (IM) residents, we sought to understand the correlations between IM resident in-training exam…Abstract Number: 178 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Impact of a Novel Immune Related Adverse Event Tumor Board on Interprofessional Clinical Confidence and Collaboration
Background/Purpose: The diagnosis and management of patients who develop immune related adverse events (irAEs) from checkpoint inhibitor therapy (ICI) requires multidisciplinary care and rheumatologists play…Abstract Number: 179 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Swimming Against the Stream- the Fishbowl Discussion Method As an Interactive Tool for Medical Conferences – Experiences from the 11. European Lupus Meeting
Background/Purpose: A ubiquitous hierarchy pervades all levels of medicine. The high level of recognition and respect for experts and their opinions prevents exchange between the…Abstract Number: 180 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Back to Bedside Teaching: Completion of a Rheumatology Rotation Significantly Increases Internal Medicine Residents’ Competency and Comfort with Comprehensive Knee Examinations
Background/Purpose: Prior studies have elucidated the lack of competency and confidence in musculoskeletal (MSK) examination skills amongst medical trainees. A variety of teaching modalities have…Abstract Number: 181 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness of Elective Completion in Enhancing Board Preparedness and Comfort with Diagnosing and Treating Rheumatologic Conditions in a Cohort of Internal Medicine Residents at an Academic Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Elective choice during residency is influenced by future career goals and perceived knowledge gaps. There is limited literature directly comparing elective exposures to outcomes…Abstract Number: 182 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Needs Assessment of a Structured Program for Fellows As Teachers: Rheumatology Program Directors’ Perspective
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology fellowship programs and program directors (PDs) are dedicated to didactic and clinical training of their fellows. Throughout fellowship training, fellows serve as teachers…Abstract Number: 183 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Needs Assessment of a Structured Teaching Program for Fellows As Teachers: Rheumatology Fellows’ Perspective
Background/Purpose: Fellows are expected to teach patients, trainees and colleagues, regardless of what type of practice they join. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education…Abstract Number: 184 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Development of Focused Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training for Primary Care Providers to Facilitate the Diagnosis of Gout: Initial Steps in an Educational Needs Assessment
Background/Purpose: Gout is common in primary care settings, though establishing or excluding the diagnosis with confidence can be challenging, particularly if arthrocentesis is not feasible…Abstract Number: 185 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluating Medical Student Confidence and Performance of the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Exam
Background/Purpose: Children commonly present with musculoskeletal complaints to primary care providers who work in a busy practice with diverse populations. Musculoskeletal complaints may result from…Abstract Number: 186 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Accuracy and Potential Impact of a Diagnostic Decision Support System in Rare Disease Cases
Background/Purpose: Diagnosis in rare diseases cases is often delayed by several years. Main factors for delayed diagnosis are believed to be lack of awareness and…Abstract Number: 187 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Participant-Reported Effect of an Indigenous Health Continuous Professional Development Education Initiative
Background/Purpose: Arthritis conditions are highly prevalent in Indigenous populations in Canada and patients experience severe outcomes. Patients avoid specialty care health systems due to experiences…
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