Abstract Number: 0140 • ACR Convergence 2021
Therapeutic Management and Clinical Remission in a Specialized Dermatological-Rheumatological Center for Patients with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: An interdisciplinary approach involving dermatologists and rheumatologists is required for the management of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The purpose of our study was…Abstract Number: 0931 • ACR Convergence 2021
Early Improvement in Disease Activity Indices Predicts Achievement of Long-term Clinical Remissions, ASDAS Inactive Disease and Low BASDAI with Normal CRP, During TNF-α-inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: As biologic agents including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitors (TNFi) have been proven to improve enormously clinical outcomes for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS),…Abstract Number: 1300 • ACR Convergence 2021
Effect of Time in Clinical Remission on Damage Accrual in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: We have previously shown that prolonged clinical remission for ≥10 years is associated with significantly less damage accrual in inception patients with systemic lupus…