Abstract Number: 2464 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Anti-Arthritic Effect of Tubastatin A, a Novel Histone Deacetylases-6 Inhibitor, Is Mediated By Stabilization of IkB Via Suppression of Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway
Background/Purpose: Histone deacetylase-6 (HDAC-6) functions as a non-epigenetic deacetylase for non-histone substrates and regulates microtubule-mediates processes such as cell migration, cell cycle arrest, and angiogenesis.…Abstract Number: 2465 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cyclic Phosphatidic Acid (cPA) Suppresses MMP-3, a Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs(ADAMTS)-4, -5 and Stimulates HAS2 Expression in Inflammatory Rheumatoid Synovial Fibroblasts Induced with IL-1β and/or TNF-α
Background/Purpose Cyclic phosphatidic acid (cPA) is one of bioactive lipid, has been implicated as an mediator of various biological effects including i) antiproliferative effect on…Abstract Number: 2466 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Among Shared Epitope-Negative (SE-) Mothers with Shared Epitope-Positive (SE+) Children
Background/Purpose RA (RA [MIM 180300]) disproportionately affects women of reproductive age, implicating pregnancy-related factors. Fetal microchimerism (FMC), or the persistence of a small population of…Abstract Number: 2433 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Efficacy of Ketoprofen Vs Ibuprofen and Diclofenac for Treating Pain in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), describe symptoms such as pain and stiffness as important factors affecting their quality of life. The…Abstract Number: 2434 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gait Instability in the Elderly: A New Dedicated out-Patients Consultation
Background/Purpose Gait instability which represents a common but non-specific complaint, mainly in the elderly, is of major interest in PubMed (6038 references). Gait Instability can…Abstract Number: 2435 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
‘It’s like the Worst Toothache You’ve Ever Had’ – How Persons with Rheumatoid Arthritis Describe and Manage Pain in Daily Life
Background/Purpose: Although it is reported that biological treatment has a positive effect on Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain intensity is still moderate to high in the…Abstract Number: 2436 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Analytical and Clinical Evaluation of an Immunoassay for Estimating Immunogenicity of Infliximab and Etanercept in Indian Population
Background/Purpose Biologic anti-TNFs in India have improved the patient management. Significant proportions of patients lose response over time or do not respond. Possible explanations are…Abstract Number: 2437 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Why Doesn’t Participation in Activity Increase Following Hip or Knee Replacement?
Background/Purpose Activity is critical for healthy aging. Our prior work demonstrated that despite improved pain and function, people did not increase their participation in activity…Abstract Number: 2438 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Multi-Centre Survey of Tolerability Problems for Patients on Regular Methotrexate
Background/Purpose Methotrexate has become the core DMARD for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It has also found utility in treating other forms of inflammatory arthritis…Abstract Number: 2439 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Knee Joint Pathology in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Using a Validated Ultrasound Scoring System: A Cross Sectional Study
Background/Purpose Ultrasound (US) signs of inflammation in joints are synovial hypertrophy, effusion, and Doppler activity (increased perfusion), which have been demonstrated in both osteoarthritis (OA)…Abstract Number: 2440 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Influencing Health Related Quality of Life (HR-QOL) for Korean Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing the Health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) for Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis and factors…Abstract Number: 2441 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence and Determinants of Treatment Adherence Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose : Treatment adherence is a crucial part of successfully managing rheumatic diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Low adherence to treatment has been related…Abstract Number: 2442 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Aligning Ethics with Digital Health Technologies and Shared Decision-Making: Interview Accounts of Patients and Clinicians
Background/Purpose Medical ethics evolves as health care develops. Digital health technologies are transforming health care delivery and patient and clinician relationships. Ethical approaches are shifting…Abstract Number: 2443 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A New Meta-Analysis on Safety of Ketoprofen Vs Ibuprofen and Diclofenac: Risk and Benefit of Nsaids Beyond Efficacy Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for management of mild-to-moderate pain, chronic inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases. Among NSAIDs, ketoprofen, ibuprofen and diclofenac…Abstract Number: 2444 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pharmacist-Developed Letters May Enhance Success in Obtaining Insurer Approval for Off-Label Use of Biologics
Background/Purpose A growing number of publications suggest that biological DMARDs, predominantly approved for RA, can be efficacious treatment options for several rare rheumatic diseases. These potentially…