Abstract Number: 37 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Fibromyalgia and Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have shown that fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is associated with low level of physical activity and exercise, which may lead to an increased…Abstract Number: 38 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
How Does Thiol/Disulphide Homeostasis Change in Fibromyalgia Patients?
Background/Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the thiol/disulphide homeostasis, which has an important role in many cellular activities such as antioxidant protection, detoxification, cell growth…Abstract Number: 39 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Pregabalin (Lyrica®) on Cerebrospinal Fluid Substance P in Human Subjects with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia Syndrome [FMS] is a common chronic pain disorder. Pregabalin (PGB) is one of three medications approved by the FDA for treatment of FMS.…Abstract Number: 40 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment: Comparison of Bandage, Laser Therapy and Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Background/Purpose: Lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common conditions affecting elbow and characterized by a lesion of the common extensor tendon with or without…Abstract Number: 41 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination, Fibromyalgia and Dysautonomia
Background/Purpose: In a questionnaire-based case series, we described the clinical features of 45 patients who had the onset of a chronic illness soon after HPV…Abstract Number: 42 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Small Fibre Neuropathy Biopsies (SFN) in Primary Fibromyalgia Revealed Predominant Association with Metabolic Syndrome (in addition to other known treatable causes of SFN) but No Clear Distinction Related to Biopsy Results
Background/Purpose: To assess patients with primary fibromyalgia (pFM) for small fibre neuropathy (SFN) and to correlate biopsy results between groups and with known causes of…Abstract Number: 43 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comorbid Development of Fibromyalgia and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after Exposure to a Combat Environment
Background/Purpose: Traumatic experiences are postulated mediators of the development of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). The STRONG STAR Consortium study of PTSD provides a unique opportunity to…Abstract Number: 44 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ambroxol for Fibromyalgia. One-Group Pretest-Posttest Open Label Clinical Observation
Background/Purpose: A consistent line of investigation proposes that fibromyalgia is a sympathetically maintained neuropathic pain syndrome. Moreover it has been suggested that dorsal root ganglia…Abstract Number: 45 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Small Fiber Neuropathy in Rheumatology Clinics
Background/Purpose: , Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) is a condition prevalent in patients with rheumatic diseases, particularly Fibromyalgia. The presence of neuropathic pain with normal nerve…Abstract Number: 46 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Novel Composite Responder Endpoints for Fibromyalgia Therapy Assessment
Background/Purpose: Novel composite responder definitions for fibromyalgia (FM) clinical trials have been proposed by the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) FM subcommittee. These definitions which…Abstract Number: 48 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fibromyalgia Impact Is a Potential Mediator for the Associations of Self-Efficacy and Pain Catastrophizing with Physical Functioning in Persons with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic multidimensional disorder that causes physical and psychological impairment, incurring significant healthcare costs. Self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing have been shown…Abstract Number: 49 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Efficacy of Mirogabalin on Patient-Reported Pain and Sleep Interference in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Secondary Outcomes of a Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Study
Background/Purpose: Mirogabalin is a novel, preferentially selective a2d-1 ligand intended for treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. Mirogabalin efficacy and safety was…Abstract Number: 50 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tai Chi Significantly Modulates Resting State Functional Connectivity of the Cognitive Control Network in Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common and complex musculoskeletal pain syndrome with unsatisfactory treatment options. Studies suggest that Tai Chi mind-body exercise may be…Abstract Number: 62 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Frequency of Anti-Drug Antibodies in Patients Carrying Compatible IgG1 Allotypes and Treated with Anti-TNF Antibodies
Background/Purpose: One of the causes of insufficient response to biological drugs is the production of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) (1). These antibodies can decrease the effectiveness…Abstract Number: 63 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Identification of Immune Gene Modules in Good Responders to Adalimumab in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Despite the revolutionary impact of TNF inhibitor (TNFi) therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), up to 40% of patients fail to respond adequately. Whilst non-responder…
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