Abstract Number: 1309 • ACR Convergence 2022
Evaluation of Preference and Efficacy in the Treatment of Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases Receiving Zoledronic Acid
Background/Purpose: The most commonly used drugs for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is bisphosphonates, which include oral alendronate and risedronate, and intravenous zoledronic acid. Among them, zoledronic…Abstract Number: 1322 • ACR Convergence 2022
Follow up of Incidentally Noted Vertebral Compression Fractures
Background/Purpose: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in general represent a clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis, predisposing to an increased risk of additional fractures. However, a significant number…Abstract Number: 1323 • ACR Convergence 2022
Secondary Prevention of Vertebral Fractures Sustained Efficacy over Time
Background/Purpose: Vertebral fractures entail a notorious social and health problem, and their presence is the greatest risk factor for the appearance of a new vertebral…Abstract Number: 1313 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Role of Tryptophan and Its Metabolites in Risk for Incident Hip Fractures and Frailty: The Cardiovascular Health Study
Background/Purpose: Essential amino acids including tryptophan (trp) are building blocks for protein, and adequate protein intake is important for skeletal homeostasis. In experimental studies, trp…Abstract Number: 1321 • ACR Convergence 2022
Systemic Inflammatory-based Scores and Bone Turnover Ratio as Novel Diagnostic Tools for Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis (CNO) of the Sternocostoclavicular Region in Adults
Background/Purpose: Chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) in adults exhibits as sterile osteitis and consequent disrupted bone metabolism favoring bone formation of the sternocostoclavicular region (SCCH). Diagnosis…Abstract Number: 1334 • ACR Convergence 2022
Exploring Canadian Patient Experiences of Living with Lupus Nephritis (LN)
Background/Purpose: LN is one of the most severe manifestations of SLE; however, the patient experience remains understudied. This research investigates patient experiences and perspectives of…Abstract Number: 1328 • ACR Convergence 2022
CT Evaluation of Bone Fragility 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity: An Observational Study
Background/Purpose: The objectives were to evaluate bone fragility on computed tomography (CT) in patients with obesity before and 2 years after bariatric surgery and to…Abstract Number: 1330 • ACR Convergence 2022
Impact of COVID-19 Severity on Physical Function, Mobility, Falls and Fractures Among Older Patients After Hospitalization: A Longitudinal Study
Background/Purpose: No longitudinal studies have examined the impact of COVID-19 or COVID-19 severity on physical function and disability outcomes among older adults. Multiple factors, including…Abstract Number: 1326 • ACR Convergence 2022
Impact of COVID-19 Severity on Bone Mineral Density, Sarcopenia and Physical Performance Among Older Adults Following Hospitalization: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Altered bone mineral density (BMD), muscle mass and physical performance has been associated with adverse outcomes, however, the effect of COVID-19 on the musculoskeletal…Abstract Number: 1337 • ACR Convergence 2022
Dietary Mineral Intake of an Inner-City Population and Its Impact on Disease Activity in Patients with SLE
Background/Purpose: Many patients implement a complementary dietary approach in addition to conventional pharmacologic therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There is growing evidence that several…Abstract Number: 1336 • ACR Convergence 2022
Productivity Analysis in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Relationship with Quality of Life and Emotional Domain: Preliminary Data from a Monocentric Cohort
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) are chronic diseases often causing disability in patients, associated with both disease activity and damage accrual. These conditions might reduce…Abstract Number: 1338 • ACR Convergence 2022
Patients’ Perspectives and Experiences of Medication Use in Osteoporosis – a Qualitative Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis
Background/Purpose: Suboptimal adherence to anti-osteoporotic medications presents a growing social and economic concern. Yet, it is unclear what patients' perspectives and experiences are regarding medication…Abstract Number: 1279 • ACR Convergence 2022
Development of ACR Longitudinal Digital Quality Measures for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Literature Review and Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Background/Purpose: Significant morbidity and mortality urge efforts to improve quality of care for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Yet, none of the 25 American…Abstract Number: 1229 • ACR Convergence 2022
Erosion Score and Erosive Joint Number Using Radiography: Clinical Implications in Patients with ACPA+ Early RA Treated with Abatacept
Background/Purpose: Inhibition of structural joint damage progression is a key outcome measure in RA clinical trials. This can be assessed by progression of joint erosion…Abstract Number: 1084 • ACR Convergence 2022
Rituximab versus Cyclophosphamide for Induction Therapy in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Background/Purpose: Randomized controlled trials showed rituximab (RTX)'s non-inferiority to cyclophosphamide (CYC) for induction therapy of ANCA-associated vasculitis and neither treatment was favoured in granulomatosis with…
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