Abstract Number: 1496 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Performance of Different Classification Criteria in Patients with Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome and Analysis of Their Contribution for Definitive Diagnosis, When Either Criteria Used Alone or in Combination
Background/Purpose: Many classification criteria sets have for primary Sjšgren's Syndrome (pSS).We aimed to compare the performance of 3 classification criteria sets for pSS, to determine…Abstract Number: 1497 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical and Laboratory Features of Patients with Focal Lymphocytic Sialadenitis on Minor Salivary Gland Biopsy for Sicca Symptoms: A 16 Year Experience
Background/Purpose: Focal lymphocytic sialadenitis (FLS) on minor salivary gland biopsy (MSGB) is one of the classification criteria for Sjögren's syndrome (SS). As no diagnostic criteria…Abstract Number: 1498 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long-Term Cohort of Patients with a Clinical Diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome: Activity Index and Patient Reported Outcome Performance
Background/Purpose: There have been three classification proposals for Sjögren´s Syndrome (SS) over the past 15 years (1-3). The 2016 criteria require a diagnostic work-up which…Abstract Number: 1499 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Major Salivary Gland Ultrasonography Bed-Side and Still Image Scoring – a Pilot Comparison in Juvenile Sjögren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Adding major salivary gland ultrasonography (SGUS) improves the diagnostics of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Juvenile Sjögren’s syndrome (jSS) is a rare, poorly defined disease.…Abstract Number: 1500 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Longitudinal Analysis of Different Therapeutic Strategies in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease characterised by sicca features and systemic manifestations such as pain and fatigue. The classic…Abstract Number: 1501 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sexual Dysfunction and Vaginal Dryness Are Common in Female Patients with Early, Active Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose : The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and vaginal dryness in female patients with early, active primary…Abstract Number: 1502 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Classification Criteria for Sjögren’s Syndrome from 2002 and 2016 in an Incident Cohort Diagnosed 2007 to 2011 from Stockholm County Sweden
Background/Purpose: Comparison of classification criteria for Sjögren's syndrome from 2002 and 2016 in a 5 year cohort of incident patients diagnosed 2007 to 2011 from…Abstract Number: 1503 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis in Israel
Background/Purpose: The concept of axial Spondyloarthritis (SpA) as defined by the ASAS criteria is relatively new. While the prevalence of Ankylosing spondylitis is around 0.5%,…Abstract Number: 1504 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
More Than 10 Percent Patients with Recent Onset Chronic Mechanical Back Pain Fulfill the Modified NY Criteria for Sacroiliitis
Background/Purpose: only scarce data are available regarding the diagnostic value of pelvic Xrays abnormalities suggestive of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in patients with recent onset back…Abstract Number: 1505 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gender Bias in the Inheritance of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: There are few studies of the heritability of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in families, a disease where hereditary factors play a dominant role in disease…Abstract Number: 1506 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Similarities and Differences between Patients Fulfilling Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis Criteria: Results from the Esperanza Cohort
Background/Purpose: Traditionally, patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) were classified in five subgroups: ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis, arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis and…Abstract Number: 1507 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of the Clinical and Imaging Arms of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Classification Criteria and Parameters of Objective Inflammation in Patients with Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose: Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) recommendations for use of TNF inhibitors (TNFi) in axial SpA include active disease and a positive expert opinion,…Abstract Number: 1508 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validation of Self-Reported Inflammatory Back Pain Score Compared to Rheumatology Consultation in University Students
Validation of self-reported inflammatory back pain score compared to rheumatology consultation in university students Background/Purpose: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a major public health problem affecting…Abstract Number: 1509 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Similarities and Differences between Non-Radiographic and Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose: Differences between non-radiographic and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) – such as a higher prevalence of females and lower level of acute phase reactants in…Abstract Number: 1510 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Similarities and Differences between Osteitis Condensans Ilii and Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Presenting with Chronic Back Pain in a Rheumatology Setting
Background/Purpose: Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) is regarded as a non-inflammatory disorder, which is considered to be induced by mechanical stress (e.g., by pregnancy and delivery).…
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