Abstract Number: 2171 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Rates of Hypertension in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Compared to Psoriasis Alone: Results from the UK Biobank
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with the presence of psoriasis. Both conditions are influenced by lifestyle factors such as alcohol…Abstract Number: 2172 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Biologic and Non-Biologic Treatment on the Incidence of Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, or Psoriasis
Background/Purpose: Studies have suggested that the chronic inflammatory nature of rheumatic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)) as well as psoriasis (PsO) may…Abstract Number: 2173 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patient Reported Disease Activity and Efficacy of Biologic Therapy in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis. an Observational Study of 107 Patients of the Estonian Society for Rheumatology Biologic Therapy Register during 2008-2014
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogenous disease that can effectively be treated with biologic therapy. The treatment outcome is affected by difference in disease expression…Abstract Number: 2174 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Anti-Rheumatic Treatment on Selenium Levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: The cause of the increased cardiovascular risk in inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) is still unclear. Intriguingly, selenium-deficiency, which might be caused by poor diet or…Abstract Number: 2175 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparisons of Patients Prescribed Biosimilars or BIO-Originators for Autoimmune Diseases in Germany
Background/Purpose: To compare the characteristics of patients who receive biosimilars against patients receiving bio-originators. Methods: The Adelphi Biosimilars Programme 2016 is a cross-sectional survey of…Abstract Number: 2176 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comorbidities and DMARD, NSAID and Steroid Use in a Real Life Cohort of 8,981 Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treatment options are based on the use of DMARDs and NSAID but their use may vary widely, despite international recommendations and…Abstract Number: 2177 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Specificity of Spinal Pain Features in Assessment and Classification of Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose: Classification criteria lacking specificity cause inclusion of many false positives in settings with low prevalence of disease. The ASAS axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) criteria have…Abstract Number: 2178 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Statin Use and Increased Risk of Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Propensity Score-Matching
Background/Purpose: Given conflicting evidence regarding statin use and the relationship with musculoskeletal conditions, and the rising disability and societal/personal repercussions associated with both osteoarthritis (OA)…Abstract Number: 2179 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
What Are the Risk Factors for Knee Pain, Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis and Total Knee Replacement in Professional Footballers?
Background/Purpose: Football is the world’s most popular team sport. However, whether professional footballers have a higher prevalence of knee injury and subsequently, knee pain (KP),…Abstract Number: 2180 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Anterior Cruciate Ligament/Meniscal Injury with Knee Function, Knee Pain, and Knee Osteoarthritis in Military Officers
Background/Purpose: Traumatic knee injuries, such as injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and menisci, are associated with early onset osteoarthritis (OA). Our understanding of…Abstract Number: 2181 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Dietary Fiber Intake Is Associated with Lower Likelihood of Severe Knee Pain Trajectory
High Dietary Fiber Intake is Associated with a Lower Likelihood of Severe Knee Pain Trajectory Background/Purpose: Dietary fiber has been found to reduce systemic inflammation…Abstract Number: 2182 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Levels of Severity of Hip and Knee OA – Validation of Lay Descriptions
Background/Purpose: Estimating the proportion of the population with severe OA is useful for health service planning. To calculate the proportion of the population with mild,…Abstract Number: 2183 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Electronic Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life (OAKHQOL) Questionnaire: A Useful and Valid Alternative to Measure Health-Related Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: With the growing development of new technologies in clinical research, an electronic version of the OsteoArthritis Knee and Hip Quality Of Life (OAKHQOL), the…Abstract Number: 2184 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evidence Based Physical Activity Threshold to Predict Improved/High Function in Older Adults with Lower Extremity Conditions: The Osteoarthritis Initiative
Background/Purpose: Physical activity guidelines for adults stipulate at least 150 minutes/week moderate-to-vigorous (MV) intensity physical activity acquired in bouts lasting 10 minutes or more…Abstract Number: 2185 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence and Trends in Prescribed Opioid Use Among US Adults with Arthritis, 2008-2013, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Background/Purpose: <span">Since 1999, overuse deaths from opioids in the US has quadrupled with prescription use driving the epidemic. From 1999 to 2014, more than…
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