Abstract Number: 1326 • ACR Convergence 2020
Malignancy Risk Among Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis in the United States: A Population-Based National Study
Background/Purpose: Increased cancer risk has been reported with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), but the correlation is poorly studied in Ankylosing spondylitis…Abstract Number: 1873 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Changing Profile of Ankylosing Spondylitis in the Biologic Era
Background/Purpose: To compare disease characteristics, comorbidities, and medication utilization of 573 patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with short (< 20 years) disease duration (from symptom…Abstract Number: 0227 • ACR Convergence 2020
Real Life Severe Infections in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis on Treatment with Biological Therapy and JAK Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Infections are one of the main complications among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with immunosuppressive treatment. The differences between treatments and the influence of…Abstract Number: 0754 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Association Between Continuous Decreases in Serum RF Titers and Radiographic Remission of Joint Damage in RA Patients Treated with Biological or Targeted Synthetic DMARDs
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid factors (RFs) are RA-related autoantibodies like anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, and are used for classifying and diagnosing RA. In addition, positivity and high…Abstract Number: 1342 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy Outcomes Following Etanercept Withdrawal by Sustained Remission Status in Patients with Nr-axSpA: Results from RE-EMBARK
Background/Purpose: Etanercept (ETN) is effective and well tolerated in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). However, there is limited information on the effects of withdrawing…Abstract Number: 1965 • ACR Convergence 2020
Reducing Delays for Biologic Medication Approval in Outpatient Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Biologic medications are commonly used for numerous rheumatologic conditions. A significant proportion of these medications are denied for non-medical reasons by insurance companies causing…Abstract Number: 0240 • ACR Convergence 2020
Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Sarilumab over 5 Years in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis with 1 or >1 Prior Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Failures
Background/Purpose: A proportion of adult patients with RA are refractory to TNF inhibitors (TNFi), and treatment with subsequent biologics may be associated with reduced response.…Abstract Number: 0798 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Randomized, Double-blind Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of PF-06410293 (Abrilada™), an Adalimumab (ADL) Biosimilar, and Reference ADL (Humira®) in Patients with Moderate to Severe Active RA: Results from Weeks 52-92
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the long-term safety, immunogenicity (IG), and efficacy of the adalimumab (ADL) biosimilar, PF-06410293 (ADL-PF), in patients (pts) with moderate to severe active…Abstract Number: 1347 • ACR Convergence 2020
Predictors of Response in Patients with Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Receiving Certolizumab Pegol in the C-axSpAnd Study
Background/Purpose: Identification of predictive clinical factors of long-term treatment response in non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) may contribute to improved management of patients with this chronic…Abstract Number: 2004 • ACR Convergence 2020
Circulating Biomolecules as Potential Biomarkers of Early and Establishedresponse to TNFi Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: To evaluate changes produced in circulating inflammatory mediators and their regulatory miRNAs in RA patients after 3 and 6 months of treatment with TNF-α inhibitors…Abstract Number: 0348 • ACR Convergence 2020
Biologics History and Sex Are Linked to Golimumab Discontinuation in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Sub-Analysis of the Post-Registration GO-Practice Study
Background/Purpose: Golimumab (GLM) is the latest anti-TNFα to be indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The post-registration GO-PRACTICE…Abstract Number: 0800 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of a Proposed High Concentration (100 mg/mL) Adalimumab Biosimilar (CT-P17) with Reference Adalimumab in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: CT-P17 (100 mg/mL) is the first proposed biosimilar of the high concentration and citrate-free formulation of reference adalimumab. The purpose of this study was…Abstract Number: 1348 • ACR Convergence 2020
What Influence Do Clinical Domains Other Than Arthritis Have on Composite Clinical Outcomes in Psoriatic Arthritis?: Comparison of Treatment Effects in the SEAM-PsA Trial
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis is broadly characterized by clinical domains such as enthesitis, dactylitis, nail manifestations, and psoriasis. How these clinical domains influence the response to…Abstract Number: 2006 • ACR Convergence 2020
Identification of a Rule to Predict Response to Sarilumab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Machine Learning and Clinical Trial Data
Background/Purpose: Despite the existence of guidelines for DMARD treatment of RA, a more individualized approach to treatment is needed to maximize efficacy while minimizing risk…Abstract Number: 0354 • ACR Convergence 2020
How Do TNF-alpha-Inhibitors in Medical History Affect Patient Reported Outcomes and Retention in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Treated with Secukinumab in Real World? – German Observational Study
Background/Purpose: Secukinumab (SEC), a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin 17A, is approved for treatment of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, there…
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