Abstract Number: 231 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long Term Survival of Biological Agents in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis. the Impact of Sociodemographic Factors in Latin-America
Background/Purpose: The introduction of biological agents improved the prognosis of axial Spon-dyloarthritis (axSpA). The Lund Efficacy Index (LUNDEX) allows evaluation of both survival and efficacy…Abstract Number: 232 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Charla De Lupus (Lupus Chat)® Program: Assessing the Needs of Teens and Young Adults with Lupus and Their Caregivers to Develop a Family Model Nutrition and Fitness Intervention
Background/Purpose: Studies show Hispanics/Latinos are significantly impacted by health disparities, with higher rates of obesity & diabetes than Whites. Combined with SLE & higher risk…Abstract Number: 233 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Engaging Community Stakeholders through a National Lupus Education Workshop
Background/Purpose: The Popular Opinion Leader (POL) model based on health education theoretical foundations associated with Social Network Theory and Diffusion of Innovation was successfully piloted…Abstract Number: 234 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Arthritis Among Populations with Chronic Health Conditions in Rural Counties of the United States – 2015
Background/Purpose: US rural populations have well documented health disparities, including higher prevalence of chronic health conditions; however, arthritis prevalence among those with other chronic conditions…Abstract Number: 235 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
MRI in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Does Quantifying the Number of Erosive Lesions Improve Detection of Subtle Erosive Progression Compared to the Omeract RA MRI Scoring System?
Background/Purpose: Early detection of erosive progression is an important application of MRI in RA. For research purposes the OMERACT Rheumatoid Arthritis MRI Scoring system (RAMRIS)…Abstract Number: 236 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Are Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of the Hand Associated with Patient Reported Physical Function, Global Assessment of Disease Activity, Pain and Health Related Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis in Clinical Remission? – Longitudinal Results from an Observational Cohort
Background/Purpose: To assess whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) inflammation and damage in the wrist and hand of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are associated with patient-reported…Abstract Number: 237 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Discrepancy between the EULAR Response Criteria and Ultrasonography Assessment for Monitoring Therapeutic Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Although the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria based on the Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 has been widely used for assessment of…Abstract Number: 238 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Power Dopper Ultrasonography Detects Superior Efficacy of Non-TNF Biologics Compared to Cycling of TNF Inhibitors in RA Patients Inadequate Response to First TNF Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Efficacy of cycling of TNF inhibitors, judged by composite measures, is inferior to non-TNF biologics in patients with RA inadequate response to previous TNF…Abstract Number: 239 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Abnormalities Predict Arthritis Development in ACPA and/or RF Positive Arthralgia Patients
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is important for controlling disease activity and preventing joint damage. Individuals positive for anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) and/or…Abstract Number: 240 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Finger Joint Cartilage Thickness Evaluated By Semiquantitative Ultrasound Score in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) includes both bone and cartilage lesions. By X-ray examination, cartilage destruction is evaluated as the joint space narrowing…Abstract Number: 241 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Histological and Clinical Correlates of Ultrasound Measures of Joint Inflammation: Analysis of RA Tissue Obtained By Ultrasound Guided Biopsy in Phase 1 of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership RA Network
Background/Purpose: The AMP-RA network applies cutting edge technologies to the study of tissue obtained by ultrasound guided synovial biopsy from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).…Abstract Number: 242 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of Bone Erosions in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasound
Background/Purpose: This preliminary study was designed to determine the agreement and reproducibility of a novel cone beam CT (CBCT) extremity scanner, MRI and ultrasound (US)…Abstract Number: 243 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tracer Uptake from High Resolution Bone SPECT/CT Is Linked to Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Tracer Uptake from High Resolution Bone SPECT/CT is Linked to Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.Background/Purpose: To evaluate the association between response to TNF-_ blockers and…Abstract Number: 244 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Imaging on PET-CT Using a Novel Folate Receptor Ligand for Macrophage Targeting
Background/Purpose: PET imaging with macrophage tracers has been shown promising for detection of (sub)clinical synovitis, making it useful for both early diagnostics and therapy monitoring…Abstract Number: 245 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Clinical Utility of Splenic Fluorodeoxyglucose Uptake for Diagnosis and Prognosis in Patients with Macrophage Activation Syndrome
AbstractBackground/Purpose: To evaluate splenic glucose metabolism in macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), characterised by overwhelming systemic inflammation. Splenic 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake was compared in patients with…