Abstract Number: 446 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Remission Rates During Golimumab Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Associated With Differences In Baseline Disease States Across Geographic Regions
Background/Purpose: Regional differences in practice patterns and access to biologic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may lead to regional differences in baseline disease characteristics, which…Abstract Number: 447 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Levels Of Memory B CELLS ARE Associated With Response To A First ANTI-TNF Drug In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (TNFi) are effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some reports suggested that TNFi affect B cell homeostasis. We studied…Abstract Number: 448 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness Of Tocilizumab In Monotherapy and In Combination With Different Synthetic Dmards: A Registry-Based Comparison Study
Background/Purpose: Tocilizumab (TCZ) is efficacious in monotherapy and in combination with methotrexate (MTX) or other DMARDs. However, longitudinal data from large registry populations are missing.…Abstract Number: 449 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Work Instability In Early Rheumatoid Arthritis With Elevated Risk Of Employment Loss: Effects Of Adalimumab/Methotrexate Combination Therapy Versus Methotrexate In a Randomized Clinical Trial
Background/Purpose: Intensive treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been shown to reduce functional disability over time and to positively impact employment outcomes. Adalimumab (ADA)…Abstract Number: 450 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tocilizumab Monotherapy Compared With Adalimumab Monotherapy In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Evaluation Of High-Density Lipoprotein Composition
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients (pts) are at increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) disease. Although analysis of lipids such as LDL-C and HDL-C is useful…Abstract Number: 451 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation Of Disease Activity By The Routine Assessment Of Patient Index Data 3 In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Tocilizumab
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) has been demonstrated to play a pathological role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). IL-6 strongly induces production of C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen…Abstract Number: 452 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
What Are The Implications Of Concomitant and Pre-Medication On Infusion Reactions To Infliximab: Results From “RemiTRAC Infusion”, a Prospective Real-World Community Registry
Background/Purpose: Infliximab (IFX) is a therapeutic monoclonal antibody targeting TNFa indicated in the treatment of a number of chronic inflammatory diseases. IFX is administered by…Abstract Number: 453 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact Of Inadequate Adherence On Clinical Outcomes: Results From The Biologics In Rheumatoid Arthritis Genetics and Genomics Study Syndicate Cohort
Background/Purpose: Biologic therapy has revolutionised patient prognosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the UK, continuing biologic therapy requires a sustained response as determined by the…Abstract Number: 454 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Antibody Response To Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Subcutaneous Abatacept
Background/Purpose: Previous small studies have suggested that responses to some immunizations may be attenuated by intravenous abatacept but remain clinically meaningful.1,2 We investigated the magnitude…Abstract Number: 455 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Oskira-2: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Parallel-Group Study Of 2 Dosing Regimens Of Fostamatinib In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With An Inadequate Response To Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Background/Purpose: Fostamatinib (Fosta) is a novel spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor. The Phase II TASKi studies showed benefit in patients (pts) with active rheumatoid arthritis…Abstract Number: 456 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Oskira-3: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Parallel-Group Study Of 2 Dosing Regimens Of Fostamatinib In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With An Inadequate Response To a Tumor Necrosis Factor -á Antagonist
Background/Purpose: Fostamatinib (Fosta) is an oral SYK inhibitor. This 24-wk study (NCT01197755) compared Fosta vs placebo (PBO) on methotrexate (MTX) treatment in patients (pts) with…Abstract Number: 458 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Levels Of Natural Killer CELLS ARE Associated With Response To Tocilizumab In Patients With Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Inhibition of interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor with tocilizumab (TCZ) is effective for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the effect of TCZ on lymphocytes remains poorly…Abstract Number: 459 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transaminase Levels and Hepatic Events Observed During Tocilizumab Treatment: Pooled Analysis Of Long-Term Clinical Trial Safety Data In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor tocilizumab (TCZ) has demonstrated efficacy in improving signs/symptoms, reducing joint damage, and improving function and is well tolerated in patients…Abstract Number: 420 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lean Body Mass (LBM) Distribution Negatively Impacts On Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQoL) In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Background/Purpose: Sarcopenia is more frequent in RA patients than in general population, probably due to persistent inflammatory state. The impact of inflammatory burden seem to…Abstract Number: 421 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Enhanced Cardiovascular Risk Factor Screening In Rheumatoid Arthritis: Does This Have a Sustained Impact?
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients face a burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) twice that of the general population. RA patients have reduced physical fitness, a…