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…