Abstract Number: 3003 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Am80 Ameliorates Bleomycin-Induced Dermal Fibrosis By Suppressing the Pro-Fibrotic Phenotype of Fibroblasts, Endothelial Cells, and Immune Cells
Background/Purpose: Am80 is a synthetic retinoid serving as an agonist for retinoic acid receptor α/β with chemical and pharmacological advantages over all-trans retinoic acid, such…Abstract Number: 3004 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Autoantibody-Mediated Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Animal Model and Human Disease
Background/Purpose: Raynaud’s Phenomenon (RP) is frequently seen in autoimmune conditions, but an autoimmune basis for RP has not been established. Methods: Sera derived from anti-RNP+…Abstract Number: 3005 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Essential Role for Alternately Spliced Tenascin C and TLR4 Signaling in Persistent Organ Fibrosis
Background/Purpose Transforming growth factor-beta stimulates collagen synthesis and myofibroblast differentiation, and is implicated as a key initiating factor in pathological tissue remodeling in scleroderma. However,…Abstract Number: 3006 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Activation of the Thromboxane A2 Receptor By 8-Isoprostane Inhibits the Pro-Angiogenic Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Scleroderma
Background/Purpose: Scleroderma (SSc) is a complex disease characterized by inflammation, vasculopathy, and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix. Various studies have demonstrated a paradoxical increase in…Abstract Number: 3007 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Can Knee Pain be Prevented through Diet and Exercise Among Those at High Risk? the Look Ahead Study
Background/Purpose: Weight loss combined with exercise is effective for reducing pain and improving function in adults with knee pain. However, it is not known if…Abstract Number: 3008 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Prevalence of Subclinical Ultrasonographic Enthesopathy and Synovitis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease without Clinical Signs or Symptoms of Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose Musculoskeletal manifestations as peripheral arthritis, axial disease and enthesitis are present in 10-62% of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients. Ultrasonography is more sensitive than…Abstract Number: 3009 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Stem Cell Augmentation for Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Bone marrow derived stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), protect against atherosclerotic vascular damage by overcoming endothelial damage. However, EPCs are depleted in RA…Abstract Number: 3010 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Development and Evaluation of a Self-Monitoring and Patient-Initiated Follow-up Service for People with Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis on Methotrexate
Background/Purpose: Patient-initiated services in rheumatology have been found to be cost-saving without compromising the clinical or psychosocial well-being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Self-monitoring is…Abstract Number: 3011 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ambulatory Gait Analysis in Clinical Practice: Single or Dual Task Conditions?
Background/Purpose Interest in ambulatory gait analysis is increasing thanks to validated gait analysis apparatus dedicated to clinical practice. Such methodology has to be reproducible, sensitive,…Abstract Number: 3012 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Needs Assessment Survey – Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction Among Patients at a Tertiary Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose Sexual function is a major component of wellbeing and is adversely affected by many disease states. Previous studies have demonstrated various aspects of sexual…Abstract Number: 3013 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Reserve Capacity Model in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding the Relationship of Socioeconomic Status, Psychosocial Resources, Mood, and Pain
The Reserve Capacity Model in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding the Relationship of Socioeconomic Status, Psychosocial Resources, Mood, and Pain. Background/Purpose: The reserve capacity model…Abstract Number: 3014 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does the Order or Amount of Risk-Benefit Information Presented Influence patients’ Perceived Value of a Proposed New Medication?
Background/Purpose: The order and amount of information has been shown to influence risk perceptions related to hazards. In this study we sought to examine whether…Abstract Number: 3015 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of the effuc Educational Needs Assessment Tool (ENAT) Focused Patient Education on Health Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatolid Arthritis – a Randomised Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose The Educational Needs Assessment Tool (ENAT) is a quick and simple, self completed questionnaire that ensures that patient education is relevant, appropriate and timely for people…Abstract Number: 3016 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Measuring the Impact of an Early RA Support and Education Program Using a Program Evaluation with Patient Identified Outcomes
Background/Purpose The Early RA Support and Education Program addresses the unique psycho-educational needs of people recently diagnosed (Abstract Number: 2976 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lung Ultrasound Screening for Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Comparison with Usual Detection Algorithms in Clinical Practice
Background/Purpose: interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is one of the most serious extraarticular complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Presently, it is not clear which is the…
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