Abstract Number: 955 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Protection Against Functional Decline and Structural Worsening in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Lower limb muscle weakness has been proposed as a factor contributing to functional decline and structural progression. Hip abductor strengthening, in addition to quadriceps…Abstract Number: 956 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Bone Mineral Density Is a Causal Risk Factor for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Population-Based and Mendelian Randomization Study in the UK Biobank
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) involves the whole joint, with alterations of cartilage, synovium and bone. Whether bone changes are a cause or consequence of the disease…Abstract Number: 957 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Biomechanical Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Biomechanics plays an important role in knee osteoarthritis (OA). A new biomechanical footwear system aims at altering knee loading patterns and retraining neuromuscular control…Abstract Number: 958 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tocilizumab and the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Events Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Direct Comparison in Real World Setting
Background/Purpose: Multiple studies have observed unfavorable changes in lipid profile associated with tocilizumab (TCZ, anti-IL6 receptor antagonists) and some other rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies. The…Abstract Number: 959 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence of Methotrexate Associated Hepatotoxicity in a Multi-Hospital Health System
Background/Purpose: MTX has become the cornerstone in treatment of many rheumatologic disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Although MTX can have a profound impact on…Abstract Number: 960 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforations Associated with Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Nationwide Swedish Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations occur more often than expected in patients with RA. Reports indicate that tocilizumab may be associated with an increased risk of…Abstract Number: 961 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Association of Biologic Drug-Levels with Infection Risk: Results from the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: High dose tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) drugs are associated with an increased serious infection (SI) risk[1]. It is feasible that high biologic…Abstract Number: 962 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Safety Profile of Baricitinib for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis up to 6 Years: An Updated Integrated Safety Analysis
Background/Purpose: Baricitinib (bari), an oral, selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK) 1 and JAK 2, is approved for the treatment of moderately to severely active…Abstract Number: 963 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long-Term Safety of Tofacitinib up to 9.5 Years: A Comprehensive Integrated Analysis of the RA Clinical Development Program
Background/Purpose: Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of RA. Here, we report the largest integrated safety analysis of tofacitinib to date…Abstract Number: 964 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease (PsAID12) Was Provisionally Endorsed at Omeract 2018 As Core Instrument to Measure Psoriatic Arthritis-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life in Randomized Controlled Trials and Longitudinal Observational Studies
Background/Purpose: The GRAPPA-OMERACT PsA working group (WG) is using the OMERACT Filter 2.1 instrument selection algorithm1 to develop a Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) core instrument set…Abstract Number: 965 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Defining Cutoffs Corresponding to Low Levels of Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis, Using the Patient-Reported Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease Questionnaire (PsAID12). an Analysis of 436 Patients
Background/Purpose: The Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Impact of Disease questionnaire (PsAID12) score allows an assessment of patient-important symptoms and life impact in PsA. It is provisionally…Abstract Number: 966 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Central Triage Clinic for Psoriatic Arthritis – Performance of Triage Methods
Background/Purpose: Accurate triage methods for patients with psoriasis who have musculoskeletal symptoms could lead to earlier access to rheumatology care for patients with psoriatic arthritis…Abstract Number: 967 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Health Care Utilization for Musculoskeletal Issues during the Pre-Diagnosis Period in Psoriatic Arthritis – a Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose: Numerous studies have shown delays in diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis. The heterogeneous nature and frequently insidious onset of PsA…Abstract Number: 968 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
What Is the Impact of Imaging on Diagnostic Ascertainment of Patients Presenting with Undiagnosed Back Pain in Routine Practice and the Impact of Central Reading? Data from the Screening in Axial Spondyloarthritis in Psoriasis, Iritis, and Colitis Cohort
Background/Purpose: Although MRI of the sacroiliac joints (SIJ) is the most sensitive imaging modality for early diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) it is costly and…Abstract Number: 969 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Obstetric Outcomes in Women with Psoriatic Arthritis: Results from Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database 2003-2011
Background/Purpose: Outcomes of pregnancy are well studied in a number of rheumatic diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus. However, there is…
