Abstract Number: 2474 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients’ Experiences of Using a Smartphone App for Remote Monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Integrated into the Electronic Medical Record, and Its Impact on Consultations
Background/Purpose: Treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is guided by monitoring changes in disease severity. At present, patients do not routinely record disease severity…Abstract Number: 2475 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Identifying Key Variables for Inclusion in a Smartphone App to Support Clinical Care and Research in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is shaped by monitoring changes in disease severity over time. At present, clinicians managing RA have few…Abstract Number: 2476 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Performance of Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) Appears to be Better Than Gold Standard Disease Assessment Score (DAS-28 CRP)
Background/Purpose : To compare the performance of DAS-28 CRP, CDAI and SDAI composite measures to assess status of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis on Methotrexate, versus…Abstract Number: 2477 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Short Term Clinical Response to Initial Treatment with High Versus Low Dose Methotrexate in Mono- and Combination Therapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Aiming at rapid decrease of disease activity, there has been a trend to start with higher doses of methotrexate (MTX) for newly diagnosed rheumatoid…Abstract Number: 2478 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Poor Prognostic Factors on Treatment Decisions in Clinical Practice in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Findings from a US Observational Cohort
Background/Purpose: Poor prognostic factors can determine the extent of disease progression, disability and treatment outcomes in patients (pts) with RA. It is currently unknown whether…Abstract Number: 2479 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Work Productivity in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated before and after Implementation of a Treat-to-Target Strategy
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a known cause of work productivity loss. Participation in work-related activities is defined as part of the primary goal of…Abstract Number: 2480 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Dose-Related Short Term Clinical Response to Initial Treatment with Methotrexate in Mono- and Combination Therapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – a Meta-Regression Analysis
Background/Purpose: Recently, there has been a trend to start methotrexate (MTX) in higher doses, either as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs in rheumatoid…Abstract Number: 2481 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Infliximab Low Levels at Early Stages Predict the Loss of Drug Levels and the Clinical Response at One Year of Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The anti-TNF monoclonal antibody Infliximab (Ifx), has proven effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), although in 40% of cases may fail, mainly due to…Abstract Number: 2482 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long Term Drug Survival of Adalimumab and Etanercept Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis with and without Methotrexate
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors are effective, safe and widely used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The therapy is often started in combination…Abstract Number: 2483 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Results of a Pilot Study of a Tailored Symptom Assessment Tool to Enhance Patient-Centered Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Choice RA
Background/Purpose: Methods: Results: Conclusion:Abstract Number: 2484 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Real World Treat to Target Strategy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Radiograph and MRI Outcomes in Three Cohorts with 18 Month Follow up
Background/Purpose: The Treat to Target (TTT) model is well established in the treatment of rheumatic disease. Achieving DAS remission is one of the primary goals…Abstract Number: 2485 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlates of Successful Flare Management: The Role of Clinician-Driven Treatment, Home-Based Strategies, and Medication Change
Background/Purpose: Flares are a common experience in RA, often associated with worse clinical outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, lower functional status, and radiographic progression. …Abstract Number: 2486 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of a Dynamic Exercise Program in Combination with a Mediterranean Diet in Strength, Joint Mobility and Disease Activity in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, joint pain, destruction of the synovial membranes and metabolic alterations due mainly by…Abstract Number: 2487 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
In Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Clinical Remission Undergoing Treatment Tapering Tenosynovitis and Synovitis Detected By Ultrasonography Predict Disease Flare
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US) detected synovitis predicts flare in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while the role of tenosynovitis has yet to be established. The aim…Abstract Number: 2488 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of Adalimumab upon Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in ACPA-Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. The mechanisms of CV disease in RA remain poorly understood. Observational data suggest that…