Abstract Number: 1044 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Treatment with Tofacitinib Is Associated with Clinically Meaningful Reductions in Axial MRI Inflammation in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. Minimum clinically important differences (MCID) for SPondyloArthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) MRI SI joint and spine…Abstract Number: 1051 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Determining the Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Improvement for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 Responder Index-50 (S2K RI-50)
Background/Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 Responder Index-50 (S2K RI-50) is a reliable and valid index able to measure ≥ 50% improvement in disease…Abstract Number: 1258 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Female Gender Is Associated with a Poorer Response to TNF-Inhibitors in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Limited data is available on the influence of smoking, Body Mass Index (BMI) and gender on disease activity and response to TNF inhibitors in…Abstract Number: 1583 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Body Mass Index Does Not Affect Response to Subcutaneous or Intravenous Abatacept in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: High BMI is associated with reduced remission rates with anti-TNF agents in RA.1,2 In ACQUIRE (NCT00559585), SC and IV abatacept (ABA) achieved similar ACR20…Abstract Number: 1647 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tofacitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Safety and Efficacy in Open-Label, Long-Term Extension Studies over 8 Years
Background/Purpose: Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of RA. The objective of this analysis was to report tofacitinib safety and tolerability…Abstract Number: 1730 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disease Progression Among Non-Achievers of Minimal Disease Activity in Psa Patients Treated with Infliximab or Golimumab
Background/Purpose : Early achievement of minimal disease activity (MDA) is recommended as a valid treat-to-target approach in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The purpose of the current…Abstract Number: 2354 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pharmaceutical Grade Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms More Than Placebo and As Much As Celecoxib: Results of the Chondroitin Vs Celecoxib Vs Placebo Trial (CONCEPT)
Background/Purpose: For the assessment of Symptomatic Slow Acting Drugs in Osteoarthritis (SYSADOAs), regulatory Agencies request the assessment of two co-primary endpoints: pain and function. They…Abstract Number: 2385 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validation of Diary Score for the Assessment of Disease Activity in Candle (Chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperature) and SAVI (STING associated vasculopathy with onset in Infancy) Patients
Background/Purpose: CANDLE and SAVI are two rare autoinflammatory interferonopathies without validated outcome measures to assess disease activity; however, daily diaries of prominent disease symptoms have…Abstract Number: 2481 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Infliximab Low Levels at Early Stages Predict the Loss of Drug Levels and the Clinical Response at One Year of Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The anti-TNF monoclonal antibody Infliximab (Ifx), has proven effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), although in 40% of cases may fail, mainly due to…Abstract Number: 2538 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Abatacept for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Routine Clinical Care Setting: A Preliminary, Time to Response Analysis
Background/Purpose: With the availability of multiple biologic agents, each with different modes of action, use of real world registries provide the manner in which to…Abstract Number: 2758 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Minimal Disease Activity Among Psoriatic Arthritis Patients in Canada: Which Unmet Criteria Are More Prevalent Among Responders?
Background/Purpose: Minimal disease activity (MDA) is now considered an objective target which is more attainable in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) compared to remission (DAS28 <2.6) which…Abstract Number: 2824 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lack of Partial Renal Response By 12 Weeks after Induction Therapy Is an Indicator to Switch the Treatment in Lupus Nephritis Class III or IV for Reducing Future Damage Accrual
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) class III or IV is associated with a poor prognosis for both patient and renal survival. The guideline or recommendation for…Abstract Number: 3196 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictive Biomarkers for Response or Non-Response to MTX Monotherapy in Early RA
Background/Purpose: In early rheumatoid arthritis (eRA), a clinically significant proportion of patients may respond to first-line treatment with methotrexate (MTX). A priori identification of patients…Abstract Number: 475 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Benefits of Achieving Comprehensive Disease Control (CDC) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Evidence from the Corrona Registry
Background/Purpose: Based on international task force recommendations, the primary goal of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment is to: achieve control of symptoms to greatest extent possible,…Abstract Number: 609 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Reduction in Serum Uric Acid Levels May be Related to Methotrexate Efficacy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from a Canadian Arthritis Cohort
Background/Purpose: The mechanism of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is complex. It may increase adenosine levels by blocking conversion to of xanthine to uric acid…