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Abstract Number: 1617 • ACR Convergence 2020
New Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Quality Measure Set for the Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcomes Improvement Network
Julia Harris¹, Esi Morgan², Sheetal Vora³, Mileka Gilbert⁴, Cagri Yildirim-Toruner⁵, Nancy Griffin⁶, Kerry Ferraro⁷, Stephanie Loos⁶, Tingting Qiu⁸, Anne Paul⁹, Jon Burnham¹⁰, Michelle Batthish¹¹, Beth Gottlieb¹², Danielle Bullock¹³, Melissa Hazen¹⁴, Ronald Laxer¹⁵, Tzielan Lee¹⁶, Melissa Mannion¹⁷, Judyann Olson¹⁸, Nancy Pan¹⁹, Michael Shishov²⁰, Charles Spencer²¹, Jennifer E Weiss²² and C. April Bingham²³, ¹Children's Mercy Kansas City, Overland Park, KS, ²Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ³Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC, ⁴Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, ⁵Nationwide Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, ⁶Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, ⁷Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcomes Improvement Network, Cincinnati, ⁸Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ⁹Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, ¹⁰Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, ¹¹McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada, ¹²Cohen Children's Medical Center, Lake Success, NY, ¹³University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, ¹⁴Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, ¹⁵The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹⁶Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, ¹⁷University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ¹⁸Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, ¹⁹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²⁰Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, ²¹University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS, ²²PRCSG, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ²³Penn State Children's Hospital, Allentown, PA
Background/Purpose: The Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcomes Improvement Network (PR-COIN) is a learning network to support pediatric rheumatology centers in improving care delivery and patient…
Abstract Number: 1616 • ACR Convergence 2020
Systematic Review of Effectiveness Outcomes Reported in Rheumatology Transition Literature
Heather Bannerman¹, Karen Beattie¹, Avanti Patel², Milica Tanic², Michelle Batthish³ and Mark Matsos², ¹McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada, ²McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, ³McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: In young patients with rheumatologic disease, transition from pediatric to adult care is a complex process. Poor transitional care leads to health deterioration, loss…
Abstract Number: 1622 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determining the Zoster Vaccination Rate Among Veterans on Chronic Immunosuppressive Therapy at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System – a Quality Indicator
Hannah Kenninger¹, Rachel Dayno¹, Nkechinyere Emejuaiwe², Ileannette Robledo-Vega³, Whitney Bembry¹, Myriam Guevara⁴ and Soham Mahato⁵, ¹Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, ²Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, New Orlenas, LA, ³Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orlenas, LA, ⁴Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, ⁵LSUHSC School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA
Background/Purpose: Herpes Zoster (HZ) causes an infection commonly known as shingles. Patients with HZ are at increased risk for post-herpetic neuralgia, which is painful for…
Abstract Number: 1624 • ACR Convergence 2020
Improving Pneumococcal Vaccination in Veterans with Rheumatic Diseases
Sarah Homann¹, Michelle Ormseth², Christianne Roumie² and Robert Dittus², ¹Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System / Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, ²Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatic diseases are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease. Both pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) are recommended…
Abstract Number: 1619 • ACR Convergence 2020
Immunoglobulin G Subclass Ordering Patterns for IgG4-Related Disease at an Academic Medical Center
Lena Eder¹ and David Leverenz², ¹Duke University Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC, ²Duke University, DURHAM, NC
Background/Purpose: We have noticed an increasing number of serum IgG4 levels ordered over the last several years at our institution. This study was performed to…
Abstract Number: 1614 • ACR Convergence 2020
Use of a Best Practice Alert to Encourage Transition Planning and Readiness
Bernard Danna¹, Monique Maher¹, Marietta DeGuzman², Andrea Ramirez¹, Eyal Muscal², Amanda Brown², Martha Curry², Maria Pereira², M. Brad Nelson², Pooja Patel², Ugo Awa², LeeGee Huang³, Blanca Sanchez-Fournier³, JaLeen Rogers³, Ariel Coleman³, Anne Dykes³, Miriah Gillispie-Taylor² and Tiphanie Vogel⁴, ¹Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, ²Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, ³Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, ⁴Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose: Transitioning children with chronic diseases from pediatric to adult care can be challenging. Patients are faced with the emotional shock of entering a new…
Abstract Number: 1627 • ACR Convergence 2020
Phase I Trial of High-dose Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of Ambulatory Patients with Mild COVID-19: A Study in the Effects of Shifting Public Opinion on Patient Enrollment
Patrick Onkka¹, Pankti Reid¹, Iazsmin Bauer Ventura¹, Brian Labadie² and Reem Jan¹, ¹University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, ²University of Chicago, Chicago
Background/Purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first recognized in December 2019 and quickly became a global pandemic within months. Amidst a myriad of uncertainties, early…
Abstract Number: 1630 • ACR Convergence 2020
Long-term Safety of Tildrakizumab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Incidence of Confirmed Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Through 3 Years (148 Weeks) from Two Phase 3 Trials
Lars Iversen¹, Christopher EM Griffiths², Andrea Peserico³, Ignasi Pau-Charles⁴, Andrew Blauvelt⁵, Diamant Thaçi⁶ and Kristian Reich⁷, ¹Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark, ²The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, ³DIMED University of Padua, Padua, Italy, ⁴Almirall R&D, Barcelona, Spain, ⁵Oregon Medical Research Center, Portland, OR, ⁶Institute and Comprehensive Center for Inflammation Medicine, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany, ⁷Translational Research in Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, and Skinflammation®, Hamburg, Germany
Background/Purpose: Tildrakizumab (TIL) is a high-affinity anti–interleukin-23p19 monoclonal antibody that is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The objective of this…
Abstract Number: 1631 • ACR Convergence 2020
No Increased Risk of Liver Dysfunction from Tildrakizumab Treatment: Post Hoc Analyses of the Tildrakizumab Psoriasis Clinical Program
Mark Lebwohl¹, Darren West², Alan Mendelsohn³, Stephen Rozzo³ and Giampiero Girolomoni⁴, ¹Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, ²Spectrum Dermatology, Scottsdale, AZ, ³Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Princeton, NJ, ⁴Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
Background/Purpose: Tildrakizumab (TIL) is a high‐affinity, humanized, immunoglobulin G1κ, anti–interleukin-23p19 monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. We evaluated adverse…
Abstract Number: 1626 • ACR Convergence 2020
Long-Term Follow-Up of Renal Transplantation Due to Lupus Nephritis. Single Universitary Center Experience
Lara Sanchez-Bilbao¹, Marina De Cos-Gomez², Inigo Gonzalez-Mazon³, David Martinez-Lopez⁴, Juan Carlos Ruiz-San Millan², Miguel Ángel González-Gay⁵ and Ricardo Blanco¹, ¹Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain, ²Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, ³Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Bezana, Spain, ⁴Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Santander (SPAIN), Spain, ⁵Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Approximately 10-20% of LN develop end stage renal disease (ESRD) and need…
Abstract Number: 1637 • ACR Convergence 2020
Comparison of Nation-wide Epidemical Study on 2009 and That on 2019 Revealed That Improvement of Disease Severity and Mortality Rate May Come from Progress of Proficient Management in Patients with Relapsing Polychondritis in Japan
Jun Shimizu¹, Yoshihisa Yamano¹, Kimito Kawahata² and Noboru Suzuki¹, ¹St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan, ²Division of Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
Background/Purpose: We conducted a retrospective survey study in 2009 and collected clinical data of 239 patients with relapsing polychondritis (RP). Using the survey data, we…
Abstract Number: 1634 • ACR Convergence 2020
Etiologies and Management of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Is It Time for an Updated Protocol and Targeted Treatments?
Therese Posas-Mendoza¹, Cara McLeod¹, William Davis² and Robert Quinet², ¹Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, ²Dept of Rheumatology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Background/Purpose: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare life-threatening disease characterized by immune-overstimulation and a hyperinflammatory response resulting in cytokine storm and multi-organ failure.1 Secondary HLH…
Abstract Number: 1629 • ACR Convergence 2020
Management of Gout with Pegloticase; Real-World Utilization and Outcomes from Trio Health and the American Rheumatology Network (ARN)
Nehad Soloman¹, Mona Amin², Kimmi Cox³, Simon Helfgott⁴, Alexander Hu⁵, Kent Kwas Huston⁶, Jordan Leonard⁷, Scott Milligan³, Jasvinder Singh⁸, John Tesser⁹ and Colin Edgerton¹⁰, ¹Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C., Peoria, AZ, ²Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C., Scottsdale, AZ, ³Trio Health, Louisville, CO, ⁴BWH- HMS, Boston, MA, ⁵Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C., New Orleans, LA, ⁶Kansas City Physician Partners, Kansas City, MO, ⁷Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C., Phoenix, AZ, ⁸University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ⁹Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, Phoenix, AZ, ¹⁰Articularis Healthcare, Summerville, SC
Background/Purpose: Infusion reactions and other adverse events associated with pegloticase may lead to discontinuation of treatment in patient populations that have already failed or are…
Abstract Number: 1521 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Novel Gut-joint Migratory TCRab+ Cell Subset Relies on sphingosine-1-phosphate for Tissue Localization
Adam Lefferts¹, Emilie Regner², Eric Norman³, David Claypool⁴, Hannah Schultz⁴, Danielle Sansone-Poe⁴ and Kristine Kuhn⁵, ¹University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, ²University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, ³University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, ⁴University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, ⁵University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Background/Purpose: Despite findings of similar immune cellular phenotypes in the gut and joint of patients with spondyloarthritis, the mechanistic linkage between intestinal immunology and the…
Abstract Number: 1396 • ACR Convergence 2020
Digital Artery Volume Index (Davix©) Predicts Onset of Future Digital Ulcers in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Klodian Gjeloshi¹, Giovanni Lettieri², Fiammetta Danzo¹, Giuseppina Abignano³, Mark Hinton⁴, Anne-Maree Dean⁵, Giovanna Cuomo⁶, Olga Kubassova⁷ and Francesco Del Galdo⁵, ¹Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK and Internal Medicine Department, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy, Leeds, United Kingdom, ²Radiology Department, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy, Potenza, Italy, ³Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), Rheumatology Department of Lucania, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy; Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds and NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK, Leeds, England, United Kingdom, ⁴IAG CEO, London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom, ⁵Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds and NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK, Leeds, United Kingdom, ⁶Internal Medicine Department, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy, Naples, Italy, ⁷Image Analysis Group, London, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Neointima proliferation is a key pathologic feature of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), causing arterial vessel narrowing. It is a recognised culprit pathological lesion in Digital…

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