Abstract Number: 2087 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Defective Regulation of L1 Endogenous Retroelements in Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Role of Methylating Enzymes
Background/Purpose: To investigate whether deranged methylating mechanisms are involved in the inappropriate expression of LINE-1 (L1) retroelements in primary Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) and systemic lupus…Abstract Number: 2086 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Replication of PTPRC As Genetic Biomarker of Response to TNF Inhibitors in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose The use of biomarkers to predict response to the different drugs available for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a very desirable goal. However, success…Abstract Number: 2085 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Circulating Mirnas with Spinal Involvement in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose The altered expression of miRNAs and dysregulation of their target genes has been shown to contribute to the development and maintenance of autoimmune diseases.…Abstract Number: 2084 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Are Genetic Markers Associated with Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Background/Purpose Cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Traditional as well as disease related risk factors seem to contribute to the…Abstract Number: 2083 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaporative Dry-Eye Disease and Aqueous Deficient Dry-Eye Disease Associated with Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose Fibromyalgia (FM) patients with ocular discomfort often describe symptoms characteristic of dry eye diseases, but frequently do not fulfill criteria diagnostic of Sjögrens syndrome.…Abstract Number: 2082 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Presence of Acrocyanosis in Patients with Joint Hypermobility
Background/Purpose Joint hypermobility is a common but often poorly recognized connective tissue condition with joint laxity in the absence of any hereditary systemic disease. Acrocyanosis…Abstract Number: 2081 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ehlers-Danlos Hypermobile (EDS-HT) Patients and Postural Instability : Another Clue to Explain Pain and Fatigue ?
Background/Purpose Postural instability was found in several functional disorders including dyslexia, chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Furthermore, the link between vertical heterophoria (VH) and postural control…Abstract Number: 2080 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Carryover Effects in Crossover Design Studies in Fibromyalgia and Other Pain Conditions
Background/Purpose: Explore carryover effects and their influence on crossover and randomized withdrawal design (RWD) studies.Methods: We examine pregabalin crossover and RWD studies in fibromyalgia (FM),…Abstract Number: 2079 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Association Between Straight Neck and Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: It has been suggested that patients with fibromyalgia very often have radiographic straight neck. According to one study, 71% of patients with fibromyalgia lose…Abstract Number: 2078 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Proposed Simple 3-Variable Index for Identification of Fibromyalgia, Analogous to Classification Criteria for RA and SLE
Background/Purpose : A cumulative index that includes various quantitative data has been useful in developing classification criteria for various rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA)1…Abstract Number: 2077 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A New Tender Point on the Plantar Arch in Primary Juvenile Fibromyalgia: A Potential Point to be Considered
Background/Purpose Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS) is a chronic and complex musculoskeletal disorder that may cause diffuse pain accompanied by defined tender points. Diagnostic dilemmas…Abstract Number: 2076 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictive Modeling of a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: Increasing the Accuracy Using Real World Data
Background/Purpose: The number of symptoms and comorbidities associated with the chronic pain condition of fibromyalgia (FM) complicates its identification and diagnosis. Methods: This retrospective analysis…Abstract Number: 2075 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Lumbar Spine in Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Radiographs of the lumbar spine appear normal in fibromyalgia. However, a previous study (ArthRheum50:134, 2004) found a reduced lordotic curve in the cervical spine…Abstract Number: 2074 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hypervigilance and FMS
Background/Purpose: In dangerous environments, hypervigilance conveys a survival value. A cave dweller who sleeps lightly and startles easily might escape a prowling bear while…Abstract Number: 2073 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is Susceptibility to Fibromyalgia a Trait?
Background/Purpose: We asked patients, as part of an in-office survey, whether their immediate or extended family members had FMS. Methods: 211 office patients with either…
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