Abstract Number: 1099 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Which Stresses Bother Fibromyalgia Patients Most?
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia patients identify stress as a factor in aggravating their pain and other symptoms. We administered a questionnaire to fibromyalgia patients to try to…Abstract Number: 1098 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Efficacy of the High-Concentration Capsaicin Patch for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a clinical syndrome manifested by signs and symptoms of irritation of the median nerve at the level of the carpal tunnel in the…Abstract Number: 1097 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Can We Help Identify Learning Disabilities in Fibromyalgia Patients?
Background/Purpose: A previous study (ArthRheum;S10:956) has shown that Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients may have learning disabilities. Experts in the field have identified seven types of…Abstract Number: 1096 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fibromyalgia Patients Who Have More Symptoms at Their Initial Office Visit Tend to Have a Worse Clinical Course
Background/Purpose: Patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) experience pain, insomnia, fatigue, and memory/concentration problems. But some fibromyalgia patients also have many additional somatic symptoms. We…Abstract Number: 1095 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Treatment of Fibromyalgia with Neurostimulation: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: NeuroPoint is a medical device designed to provide noninvasive brain stimulation using a proprietary approach to deliver very low energy levels to deep brain…Abstract Number: 1094 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Work Productivity and Healthcare Utilization in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Comorbid Depression Taking Antidepressant Medication
Background/Purpose Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) experience pain, sleep disruption, fatigue, and other symptoms that limit activity, impacting work productivity and increasing healthcare utilization. Here, we…Abstract Number: 1093 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Female Sexual Function in Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common condition in young and middle-aged women, which is mainly characterized by diffuse chronic pain and is associated with other…Abstract Number: 1092 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Arthritis Status Predict Starting or Stopping Work over a 2-Year Period?
Background/Purpose Employment is linked to prosperity, identity, and the ability to contribute to society. Lower employment is well documented among adults with arthritis, but less…Abstract Number: 1091 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Skeletal Muscle Fat and Its Association with Physical Function and Physical Activity in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Systemic inflammation in RA not only affects joints, but also body composition. People with RA tend to have lower lean body mass and higher…Abstract Number: 1073 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prescription Medication Trends in Medicaid-Enrolled Pregnant Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Little is known about the trends of medication use in pregnant women with autoimmune disorders. The objective of the current study was to…Abstract Number: 1071 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
What Is the Impact of Chronic Systemic Inflammation Such As Rheumatoid Arthritis on Mortality Following Cancer?
Background/Purpose: Emerging evidence links inflammation and immune-competence to cancer progression and outcome. The few studies addressing cancer survival in the context of systemic inflammation,…Abstract Number: 1072 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sex Ratio of Offspring Born to Women with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Women with SLE are at increased risk for pregnancy complications and specific autoantibodies may result in preferential loss of female offspring. Studies on the…Abstract Number: 1070 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Mortality Risk in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Develop Non–Hodgkin′s Lymphoma
Background/Purpose Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have greater risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) than the general population. A previous two-center study suggested that the rates…Abstract Number: 1069 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on the Mortality of Patients Who Develop Cancer: A Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose Comorbidity among cancer patients imposes additional risks for premature mortality. The specific effect of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on survival among cancer patients is unknown.…Abstract Number: 1068 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Smoking-Related Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Electronic Medical Records
Background/Purpose Smoking is a known risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and there is evidence suggesting that many patients with RA continue to smoke. The…
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