Abstract Number: 211 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Epidemiology of Gout: Marked Increase in Incidence and Comorbidities over 20 Years
Background/Purpose: Several studies have suggested that the prevalence of gout has increased over recent years. The majority of this data has been derived from insurance…Abstract Number: 374 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Fractures Is Associated with Abdominal Adiposity and Decreased Muscular Strength in Primary Necrotizing Vasculitides
Background/Purpose: Overall survival of primary necrotizing vasculitides, including ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) and polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), has greatly improved over the last 50 years. Because of…Abstract Number: 478 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Comorbidities on the Multi-Biomarker Disease Activity Test in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: The multi-biomarker disease activity (MBDA) score [Vectra] has been evaluated in a number of settings, yet has only limited data evaluating whether it is…Abstract Number: 1418 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Importance of Comorbidity in Understanding the 6-Month Trajectories of Pain and Function after Total Hip Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is chronic condition associated with a number of other comorbidities which may affect the 6 month pattern of recovery of total hip…Abstract Number: 1503 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Systematic Screening of Comorbidities By the Rheumatologist in Inflammatory Rheumatisms Impacts Chronic Disease Care
Background/Purpose: Patients with inflammatory rheumatisms especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), infections, chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) and osteoporosis. As…Abstract Number: 2163 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Associations Between Sex Differences, Pain, Insomnia, and Depression in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects nearly 30 million Americans. Chronic pain is the major symptom in OA and…Abstract Number: 2114 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comorbidity Characteristics of Patients Starting First-Line Acute Gout Agents – Colchicine, NSAID, and Corticosteroids
Comorbidity Characteristics of Patients Starting First-Line Acute Gout Agents - Colchicine, NSAID, and CorticosteroidsBackground/Purpose: There is a remarkable, increasing disease burden of gout and its…Abstract Number: 2054 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Physical and Mental Functioning in Patients with Established Rheumatoid Arthritis over an 11-Year Follow-up Period: The Role of Specific Comorbidities
Background/Purpose Comorbidity in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is highly prevalent and plays an important role in determining RA related outcomes. Several studies have reported…Abstract Number: 2029 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Treatment Patterns of Multimorbid Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Results from an International Cross-Sectional Study
Treatment Patterns of Multimorbid Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Results from an International Cross-sectional StudyBackground/Purpose The presence of multimorbidity could lead to less intensive treatment of RA.…Abstract Number: 1771 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Arterial Thrombotic Events in Systemic Vasculitis
Background/Purpose To estimate the incidence rate of clinically apparent arterial thrombotic events and associated comorbidities in patients with primary systemic vasculitis. Methods Using large-cohort administrative…Abstract Number: 1570 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Relationship Between Psoriatic Arthritis Severity, Duration, and Comorbidities
Background/Purpose People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have an increased risk for several comorbidities that negatively impact quality of life and survival. Defining the relationships between…Abstract Number: 1279 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pre-Operative Musculoskeletal Comorbidities Limit Improvement in Functional Outcomes and Hip Pain in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients
Pre-Operative Musculoskeletal Comorbidities Limit Improvement In Functional Outcomes And Hip Pain In Total Hip Arthroplasty PatientsBackground/Purpose: Identifying clinical factors predictive of total hip arthroplasty…Abstract Number: 1053 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Co-Morbidity Is Associated with Disease Severity in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose Co-morbidity has been shown to increase length of hospital stay and mortality in hospitalised patients. However, in early rheumatoid arthritis (eRA) co-morbidity may confound…Abstract Number: 105 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Resource Use and Health Related Quality of Life Burden of Gout Exacerbated By Common Comorbidities: Results from the 2012-2013 National Health and Wellness Survey
Background/Purpose: Gout is caused by chronic high serum uric acid (SUA) levels (i.e., hyperuricemia), which leads to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in musculoskeletal…Abstract Number: 2137 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Important Predictors Of Patient-Reported Outcomes After TKR and THR Are Not Included In Risk Models Based On Administrative Data
Background/Purpose: Because total knee (TKR) and total hip (THR) replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain and improve physical function in patients with advanced arthritis,…