Abstracts Archive - Page 669 of 2425 - ACR Meeting Abstracts

Abstract Number: 0608 • ACR Convergence 2020
Patient and Parent Perspectives in a Academic Pediatric Rheumatology Transition Clinic
Rebecca Overbury¹, Tracy Frech², John Bohnsack³, CJ Inman¹, Sara Stern¹, Karen James¹, Erin Treemarcki⁴ and Aimee Hersh⁴, ¹University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, ²University of Utah and Salt Lake Veterans Affair Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, ³University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, ⁴University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City
Background/Purpose: In November 2018 we initiated a transition clinic called ACCORD (Adult Center for Childhood Onset Rheumatic Disease). Our unique structure integrates an adult rheumatologist…
Abstract Number: 0622 • ACR Convergence 2020
Infection-induced MPO-ANCA Associated Vasculitis: A Systematic Review of Published Case Reports
Konstantinos Parperis¹, Loukas Kakoullis², Eleni Papachristodoulou³ and George Panos³, ¹University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix and University of Cyprus Medical School, Phoenix, ²University of Patras School of Health Sciences, Patras, Akhaia, Greece, ³University of Cyprus Medical School, Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Background/Purpose: Anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and an MPO-ANCA associated glomerulonephritis; both conditions are…
Abstract Number: 0621 • ACR Convergence 2020
Effectiveness of Screening in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Before Commencing Biologic Therapy and Risk of Active Tuberculosis
Sultana Abdulaziz¹, Suzan Attar², Wael Bajhammoh³, Eman Alsindi³, Eman Bakhashwain⁴ and Doaa Ayish⁵, ¹King Fahd Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ²King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ³King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ⁴East Jeddah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ⁵Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital, Gizan, Saudi Arabia
Background/Purpose: Treatment with biologic therapy has been associated with a high risk of reactivation of latent tuberculosis (TB ). Preventive strategies for tuberculosis remain a…
Abstract Number: 0627 • ACR Convergence 2020
Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Patients with Rheumatic Disease: A Case Series
Timothy Buckey¹, Mali Jurkowski¹, Kevin Lu², Roberto Caricchio² and Aruni Jayatilleke², ¹Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, ²Section of Rheumatology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: People with rheumatic diseases may be at high risk for poor outcomes related to COVID-19; on the other hand, immunomodulatory medications are used as…
Abstract Number: 0626 • ACR Convergence 2020
Early Rise in CRP Is Associated with Progression to Respiratory Failure and Intubation in COVID-19 Patients
Alisa Mueller¹, Tomoyoshi Tamura², Julia Jezmir³, Erin Penn¹, Gregory Keras⁴, Anthony Massaro⁵ and Edy Kim⁵, ¹Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Boston, MA, ²Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Boston, MA, ³Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA, ⁴Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Boston, MA, ⁵Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: During the course of hospitalization, it is often unclear which COVID-19 patients will progress from non-critical to critical illness. Timely identification of these patients…
Abstract Number: 0632 • ACR Convergence 2020
Systems Approach to Understanding Reasons for Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy in Rheumatic Diseases
Valeria Valerio¹, Mariana Useche¹, Erin Field², Mianbo Wang³, Elizabeth M. Hazel⁴, Brian Ward⁵ and Ines Colmegna¹, ¹The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada, ²The Research Institute of the MUHC, Montreal, Canada, ³Lady Davis institute for Medical Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, ⁴McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada, ⁵The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Monreal, QC, Canada
Background/Purpose: A vaccination coverage goal of 80% with the seasonal influenza vaccine was established to protect people at high-risk for influenza-related complications or hospitalizations (e.g.…
Abstract Number: 0634 • ACR Convergence 2020
Influenza Knowledge and Barriers to Vaccination in Immunosuppressed Patients in the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Julia Harris¹, Maria Ibarra², Michael Holland², Kelly Jensen³, Emily Fox², Jordan Jones², Leslie Favier⁴, Ashley Sherman², Chelsey Smith⁵ and Ashley Cooper², ¹Children's Mercy Kansas City, Overland Park, KS, ²Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, ³Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, ⁴Children's Mercy Kansas City, Leawood, KS, ⁵Children's Mercy Kansas City, Holden, MO
Background/Purpose: Many pediatric rheumatology patients are at increased risk of influenza due to immunosuppressive medication use. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all children by…
Abstract Number: 0629 • ACR Convergence 2020
COVID-19 Among Patients with Immune-mediated Inflammatory Diseases: A Descriptive Study
Jesús Loarce-Martos¹, Antía García-Fernández¹, Fernando López-Gutiérrez¹, Veronica Garcia², Laura Calvo-Sanz¹, Ivan Del Bosque-Granero², Cristina Pijoan-Moratalla¹, Lourdes Villalobos-Sánchez³, Boris Blanco-Cáceres¹, Javier Bachiller-Corral¹ and Mónica Vázquez¹, ¹Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain, ²Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Madrid, Spain, ³Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid
Background/Purpose: Patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) have a higher risk of infections related to their disease, comorbidities or immunosuppressive treatments, but recent studies addressing…
Abstract Number: 0624 • ACR Convergence 2020
Association of Regional Body Composition and Physical Function Using the Short Physical Performance Battery Among Peruvian Women with HIV
Diego Cabrera¹, Mijahil Pavel Cornejo Ortega², Yvett Pinedo³, Patricia Garcia⁴ and Evelyn Hsieh⁵, ¹Yale University, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru, ²Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Peru, ³Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, ⁴Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru, ⁵Yale University School of Medicine; West Haven VA, New Haven, CT
Background/Purpose: The musculoskeletal (MSK) system is significantly affected by HIV and its treatment. Changes in body composition can reflect important changes in bone and MSK…
Abstract Number: 0637 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical and Treatment Features of Rheumatoid Arthritis in HIV-Infected Individuals Followed Longitudinally over Time
Benjamin Naovarat¹, Francis Williams¹ and John Reveille², ¹The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, ²Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose: With the successful treatment of HIV-1 infection with combination anti-retroviral treatment, immune-mediated diseases that were rarely encountered in HIV positive individuals in the pre-treatment…
Abstract Number: 0640 • ACR Convergence 2020
Covid-19 and Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Patients: Infection Rates, Attitudes and Medication Adherence
Kieran Murray¹, Sean Quinn², Matthew Turk², Anna O'Rourke³, Eamonn Molloy¹, Lorraine O'Neill⁴, Anne Mongey⁵, Ursula Fearon⁶ and Douglas Veale⁷, ¹Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, ²Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland, ³Saint James' University Hospital, Dublin 6, Ireland, ⁴Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, ⁵Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Co Dublin, Ireland, ⁶Molecular Rheumatology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, ⁷EULAR Centre for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, St Vincents University Hospital, UCD, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Background/Purpose: Covid-19 has caused >400,000 deaths. The relationship between RMDs, immunosuppressive medications and Covid-19 is unclear. This study explores Covid-19 prevalence, DMARD adherence, information sources…
Abstract Number: 0641 • ACR Convergence 2020
Cohort of Rheumatic Patients Treated with Rituximab and COVID-19: Does Rituximab Treatment Increases the Severity of SARS-COV2 Infection?
Antía García-Fernández¹, Fernando López-Gutiérrez¹, Jesús Loarce-Martos¹, Ivan Del Bosque-Granero², Laura Calvo-Sanz¹, Boris Blanco-Cáceres¹, Cristina Pijoan-Moratalla¹, Lourdes Villalobos-Sánchez³, Javier Bachiller-Corral¹ and Mónica Vázquez¹, ¹Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain, ²Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Madrid, Spain, ³Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid
Background/Purpose: There are very few studies reporting COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic diseases, without clear evidence supporting more frequent or severe disease in these patients.…
Abstract Number: 0636 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rheumatology Patient Experience and Trends During the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic
Cuoghi Edens¹, Kichul Ko¹ and Kimberly Trotter¹, ¹University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic disease patients are counseled on the immunosuppressive aspect of their rheumatic disease treatment and their increased risk of infection. Little is known about…
Abstract Number: 0644 • ACR Convergence 2020
Characterizations of Cytokine Storm Associated with COVID19
Ofer Perzon¹, Avi Abutbul¹, Sigal Sviri¹ and Dror Mevorach¹, ¹Hadassah-University Hospital, Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel
Background/Purpose: COVID-19, the name given to the clinical syndrome associated with the newly recognized virus SARS-CoV-2 has become pandemic with mortality estimated based on reports…
Abstract Number: 0639 • ACR Convergence 2020
Immunological Abnormalities in a SARS-CoV-2-Cytokine Release Syndrome Rheumatology Cohort
Patil Injean¹, Sandy Lee¹, Neha Chiruvolu², Muntarin Karim³, Loomee Doo⁴, Deepa Ragesh Panikkath⁵, Donna Jose⁴, Micah Yu⁴, Anna Lafian⁴, Vaneet Sandhu⁶, Karina Torralba⁷, Christina Downey¹, Marven Cabling⁸ and Mehrnaz Hojjati⁹, ¹Loma Linda University Medical Center, Redlands, CA, ²UC Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, ³Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, CA, ⁴Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, ⁵Loma Linda University Health, Department of Rheumatology, Loma Linda, CA, ⁶Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, ⁷Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Redlands, CA, ⁸Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, ⁹Loma Linda University, Loma Linda
Background/Purpose: Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a condition characterized by a sepsis-like condition and laboratory abnormalities such as high ferritin, low ESR, and low fibrinogen…

All abstracts accepted to ACR Convergence are under media embargo once the ACR has notified presenters of their abstract’s acceptance. They may be presented at other meetings or published as manuscripts after this time but should not be discussed in non-scholarly venues or outlets. The following embargo policies are strictly enforced by the ACR.

Accepted abstracts are made available to the public online in advance of the meeting and are published in a special online supplement of our scientific journal, Arthritis & Rheumatology. Information contained in those abstracts may not be released until the abstracts appear online. In an exception to the media embargo, academic institutions, private organizations, and companies with products whose value may be influenced by information contained in an abstract may issue a press release to coincide with the availability of an ACR abstract on the ACR website. However, the ACR continues to require that information that goes beyond that contained in the abstract (e.g., discussion of the abstract done as part of editorial news coverage) is under media embargo until 10:00 AM ET on November 14, 2024. Journalists with access to embargoed information cannot release articles or editorial news coverage before this time. Editorial news coverage is considered original articles/videos developed by employed journalists to report facts, commentary, and subject matter expert quotes in a narrative form using a variety of sources (e.g., research, announcements, press releases, events, etc.).

Violation of this policy may result in the abstract being withdrawn from the meeting and other measures deemed appropriate. Authors are responsible for notifying colleagues, institutions, communications firms, and all other stakeholders related to the development or promotion of the abstract about this policy. If you have questions about the ACR abstract embargo policy, please contact ACR abstracts staff at [email protected].