Abstract Number: 0233 • ACR Convergence 2022
Monoarthritis Virtual Teaching Module for Rheumatology Learners
Background/Purpose: Physical presence of both patients and learners in clinic settings have been reduced during the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Learners and teachers alike have had…Abstract Number: 0801 • ACR Convergence 2022
Impact of Diagnosis and Treatment of Tropheryma Whipplei Infection in Patients with Pre-existing Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: Data from the National Tw-IRD Registry
Background/Purpose: Tropheryma whipplei (Tw) infection is a rare condition, characterized by inflammatory joint symptoms in more than 75% of the cases, which can lead the…Abstract Number: 0803 • ACR Convergence 2022
Performance of Adenosine Deaminase Activity in Sinovial Fluid for the Early Diagnosis of Tuberculous Arthritis: A Meta Analysis
Background/Purpose: Adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity has shown good performance in diagnosing pleural, peritoneal, and meningeal tuberculosis. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of measuring…Abstract Number: 2181 • ACR Convergence 2022
Gut Microbe-derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids Regulate Arthritis and Myositis During Chikungunya Virus Infection
Background/Purpose: The intestinal microbiota regulates musculoskeletal inflammation and antibiotic use increases risk for the development or relapse of inflammatory arthritis. However, the basis for this…Abstract Number: 0992 • ACR Convergence 2021
Inflammatory Arthritis in HIV-Infected Humanized Mice
Background/Purpose: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant life-threatening agent and burden on public health. Lesser studied and understood aspects of HIV include HIV-associated inflammatory…Abstract Number: 0010 • ACR Convergence 2020
Antirheumatic Disease Therapies in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Antirheumatic disease therapies have been used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its complications. There has been particular interest in the antimalarial agent…Abstract Number: 0554 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increased Burden of Painful Arthritis and Rheumatism Following the Chikungunya Epidemic 2006: India Rural Population Survey 2018
Background/Purpose: A spectrum of post Chikungunya (Chik) arthritis , often RA like, were referred to an urban rheumatology centre (Pune India)during the 2006 epidemic (Arthritis…Abstract Number: 0625 • ACR Convergence 2020
Machine Learning Model to Predict Culture Positivity in Suspected Septic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Arthrocentesis is typically performed on patients with an acutely inflamed joint of unclear etiology. This is most often done to rule out septic arthritis,…Abstract Number: 0738 • ACR Convergence 2020
Systemic Administration of Novel Hydroxyl Dendrimers to Target Inflammation in Arthritic Tissues
Background/Purpose: Chronic inflammation observed in arthritis and other autoimmune disorders is mediated primarily by pro-inflammatory reactive macrophages. Systemic administration of anti-inflammatory agents does not selectively…Abstract Number: 0960 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Septic Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Revision Is Double the Risk After Aseptic TKR Revision: An Analysis of Administrative Discharge Data
Background/Purpose: Infection can trigger coagulation pathways and increase the risk of thrombosis. However, the impact of infection on postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is poorly…Abstract Number: 0963 • ACR Convergence 2020
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Associated with Prolonged Opiate Use, Increased Short-Term Complications and the Need for Revision Surgery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition which causes a substantial burden to patients, physicians, and the healthcare system at large. Medical comorbidities…
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