Abstract Number: 100 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Myocardial Infarction and Mortality after Joint Surgery in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared with the General Population
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and post-MI fatality compared with the general population. In a previous…Abstract Number: 101 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Trends In Prescription Of Opioids From 2003-2009 In Persons With Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a painful condition affecting ~13% of persons >65 years of age. OA is often accompanied by comorbidities. Effective…Abstract Number: 102 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Of Area-Level Socioeconomic Status With Pain and Function At Presentation For Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: Prior studies suggest that individuals with lower socioeconomic status (SES) both under-utilize joint replacement procedures and present with increased pain and poorer function. Area-level…Abstract Number: 103 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Proportion Of U.S. Older Adults Meeting Inclusion Criteria For 2010 ACR Recommendations On Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis. Fracture related to GIO increases a patient’s mortality risk and reduces quality of…Abstract Number: 104 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Incidence Of Osteoporotic Hip Fractures In Estonia Between 2005 and 2012
Background/Purpose: Monitoring the incidence of hip fractures is essential to measuring population health and the value of improvements in health care. Data on recent trends…Abstract Number: 105 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Medication Use With Denosumab (Prolia®) In a Large Claims Database In The United States
Background/Purpose: Persistence and compliance with osteoporosis therapies is associated with significantly fewer vertebral, nonvertebral and hip fractures. A number of studies have examined medication-taking behavior…Abstract Number: 106 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Antinuclear Antibodies Positive But No Autoimmune Disease
Background/Purpose: Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are tested in sera of patients suspicious of an autoimmune disorder. ANAs are part in many classification criteria of autoimmune (AI)…Abstract Number: 107 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Duration Of Symptoms Before Diagnosis In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis is important for the treatment of many rheumatic diseases. Little is known about the duration of symptoms before establishment of diagnosis, and if the…Abstract Number: 108 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of Diagnostic Tests In The Work-Up Of Patients With Intermediate Risk Of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: With technological improvements in genomics, cytomics and metabolomics many promising biomarkers for stratifying individuals at risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis will enter the market. …Abstract Number: 109 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison Of Characteristics In Rheumatoid Arthritis Between International and National Databases In Europe: A Systematic Literature Review
Background/Purpose: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) cohorts and registers are established for daily practice in clinical care. There are still differences between registries in disease activity and…Abstract Number: 110 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Differing Disease Expression In Latin American Mestizo and Spanish Caucasian Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis With The Same Access To Healthcare and Antirheumatic Treatment
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) prevalence and clinical phenotype varies between ethnic groups. Few studies have analyzed differences in disease expression between Latin-Americans mestizos (LA) and…Abstract Number: 111 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Identifying Groups At Increased Risk Of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Family History and Genetic Risk Scores
Background/Purpose: The identification of high risk groups is crucial for RA prevention strategies. Individuals with family history (FH) of autoimmunity are at increased risk for…Abstract Number: 112 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Consumption and Risk Of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis In Women
Background/Purpose: Sugar-sweetened soft drink (SSSD) consumption is associated with weight gain, obesity, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous…Abstract Number: 113 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk For Incident Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with autoimmune dysfunction, but the relationship between PTSD and the incidence of autoimmune disorders has not been studied…Abstract Number: 114 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients With Regular Physical Activity Before Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Present With Milder Disease
Background/Purpose: Physical activity is a crucial factor in human health; lack thereof is the third most important cause of preventable deaths today. Several biological mechanisms…