Abstract Number: 2036 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Whole Exome Sequencing in Early Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic autoimmune disorder with different genetic and environmental factors playing role in its pathogenesis. Early onset SLE, familial…Abstract Number: 2037 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Proteostasis Dysregulation and Autoinflammation in Patients with TRNT1 Deficiency
Background/Purpose: Hypomorphic mutations in the TRNT1gene result in a syndrome of sideroblastic anemia, immunodeficiency, periodic fevers and developmental delay (SIFD). The TRNT1 enzyme is essential…Abstract Number: 2038 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcomes Improvement Network Demonstrates Improvement on Quality Measures for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcomes Improvement Network (PR-COIN) is a growing multi-center network organized on a learning health system model designed to improve outcomes…Abstract Number: 2039 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessing Barriers to Uveitis Screening in Patients with JIA: A Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: Uveitis is a major complication in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be completely asymptomatic until vision loss develops. In order to prevent ocular…Abstract Number: 2040 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Responsiveness of Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Measures in RA Patients Starting or Switching a DMARD
Background/Purpose: The Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is an NIH-developed metric for assessing multidimensional aspects of health across different conditions. Prior RA studies…Abstract Number: 2041 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validity and Reliability of Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Global Health Short Form in Patients with SLE
Background/Purpose: The measurement of patient reported outcomes (PROs) is a growing priority for performance improvement in clinical care of chronic conditions such as SLE. Measuring…Abstract Number: 2042 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Improving the Overall Pneumococcal Vaccination Rate in Lupus Patients at the Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: The risk of developing invasive pneumococcal pneumonia is 13 times higher in Lupus patients in comparison with general population. CDC anticipates 7.6 Million-Dollar medical…Abstract Number: 2043 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Feasibility and Accuracy of Translating a Patient Safety Quality Measure into an Automated e-Measure
Background/Purpose: Physician payments in the U.S. are shifting from fee-for-service to a value-based system, which will require quality measures to be extracted automatically from the…Abstract Number: 2044 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Pregnancy on Disease Flares in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: There are conflicting results about the effect pregnancy has on the health of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) women. The objective of the current analysis…Abstract Number: 2045 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Early Preeclampsia Risk in Lupus Pregnancy: A Swedish Population-Based Register Investigation
Background/Purpose: Early preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by abnormal placentation and diffuse maternal endothelial cell dysfunction, and requires emergent delivery which may be…Abstract Number: 2046 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Low-Dose Intravenous Cyclophosphamide Euro-Lupus Regimen Does Not Impact the Ovarian Reserve of Lupus Patients, As Measured By Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels
Background/Purpose: The low-dose intravenous (IV) cyclophosphamide (CY) Euro-Lupus (EL) regimen (cumulative dose 3g) has been developped to reduce gonadal toxicity. Although no case of premature menopause…Abstract Number: 2047 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of in Utero Hydroxychloroquine Exposure on the Risk of Cutaneous Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Histopathologic studies of cutaneous neonatal lupus erythematosus (cNLE) lesions usually show interface dermatitis. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an effective treatment for interface dermatitis seen in…Abstract Number: 2048 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluating Transfer of Certolizumab Pegol into Breast Milk: Results from a Prospective, Postmarketing, Multicenter Pharmacokinetic Study
Background/Purpose: Women with chronic inflammatory diseases, including rheumatic diseases and Crohn’s disease (CD), face uncertainty regarding the safety of the use of biologics during breastfeeding.…Abstract Number: 2049 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serious Infections in RA Offspring Exposed to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitors (TNFi) are increasingly used during RA pregnancy. Most of these are actively transported across the placenta, reaching higher fetal than maternal…Abstract Number: 2050 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Screening for and Management of Comorbidities after a Nurse-Led Program: Results of a 3 Year Longitudinal Study in 776 Established RA Patients
Background/Purpose: Patients with RA are either more at risk of, or less well screened for, several comorbidities including cardiovascular (CV) risk, cancer, infections and osteoporosis.[1]…