Abstract Number: 950 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Changes In Circulating Visfatin Levels By Different Anti-Rheumatic Treatments: A Comparison Among Synthetic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs, Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockade and B-Cell Depletion For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Visfatin is an insulin mimetic adipokine that has been originally described as a pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor. Association between elevated visfatin levels, disease activity…Abstract Number: 952 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
CX3CR1 Deficiency Attenuates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Skin Inflammation By Predominant Infiltration Of M2 Macrophages
Background/Purpose: CX3C chemokine receptor 1 (CX3CR1), a receptor for CX3CL1, has been identified as a key mediator of macrophage migration into injured tissue or inflammation…Abstract Number: 953 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Baseline Serum Interleukin-34 Levels Predict Radiographic Progression In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-34 (IL-34), a novel cytokine playing a critical role in osteoclastogenesis, recently was reported that its expression increases in the synovial tissue and sera…Abstract Number: 954 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlating The In Vivo Production Of IFNγ To Disease Parameters In TLR9-Induced Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) In Mice
Background/Purpose: Cytokine release is the hallmark feature in mice given repeated injections of the TLR9 agonist, CpG-containing oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG-ODN), resulting in pathology resembling the human…Abstract Number: 955 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Myeloid Deletion Of SIRT1 Aggravates Serum Transfer Arthritis But Ameliorate Collagen-Induced Arthritis
Background/Purpose: SIRT1 plays a pivotal role in regulating the inflammatory response. Thus, we assessed the role of SIRT1 in K/BxN serum transfer arthritis as a…Abstract Number: 957 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Role Of S100A4 As a Biological Marker Of Immune Response In Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: We have previously demonstrated that S100A4 is up-regulated in established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and that S100A4 regulates apoptosis and synthesis of matrix degrading enzymes…Abstract Number: 958 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serum Cytokine Changes In Rituximab-Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Although rituximab therapy is successful in the majority of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, 30-40% of patients do not respond. The mechanism behind this is…Abstract Number: 959 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Interleukin 10 Negatively Correlates With Glycoprotein VI-Related Platelet Activation In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): A Novel Potential Target Of Cardiovascular Morbidity In RA
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) die prematurely of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Platelet mediated thrombosis is a major cause of CVD. Platelets amplify inflammation in RA via the collagen receptor,…Abstract Number: 960 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Self-Perceived Efficacy of a Workshop On Musculoskeletal Clinical Anatomy
Background/Purpose: Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy is suboptimal at many levels of rheumatology training and practice. In a recent practical anatomy pre-test administered prior to a…Abstract Number: 961 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment and Promotion of a National Immunology Curriculum for Adult Rheumatology Residents
Background/Purpose: Immunologic mechanisms play an integral role in understanding the pathogenesis and management of rheumatic conditions. Currently, there is limited access to standardized formal instruction…Abstract Number: 962 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Electronic Learning Module Enhances Rheumatology Education
Background/Purpose: Electronic-learning (e-learning) has recently increased in use. Blended learning combines e-learning with traditional training. At the University of Cincinnati Division of Rheumatology, only traditional…Abstract Number: 963 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact Of a Nurse-Led Program On Comorbidity Management In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Results Of a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at an increased risk of developing numerous comorbid conditions that affect both mortality and RA outcome. Objectives: To…Abstract Number: 964 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Redesign Of a Rheumatology Curriculum For Internal Medicine Residents: Results Of Needs Assessment Survey
Background/Purpose: We plan to improve internal medicine (IM) resident competence in caring for patients with rheumatologic disease and increase resident interest in rheumatology as a…Abstract Number: 965 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The “Mini-Residency” In Musculoskeletal Care: An Efficient and Effective Mixed Method Model For Continuing Professional Education
Background/Purpose: The societal burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disease is amplified by the limited number of subspecialists. Developing knowledge and skills of primary providers is projected…Abstract Number: 966 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Less Is More? A Targeted Intervention Results In Substantial Improvement In rheumatologists’ Ordering Of Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) In Patients With Rheumatic Complaints
Background/Purpose: Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) are found both in patients with (non-)rheumatic diseases and in healthy controls1. ANA testing is useful in the diagnostic process of…
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