Abstract Number: 0547 • ACR Convergence 2020
Transgender Patients in the Rheumatology Setting
Background/Purpose: Minimal medical research exists regarding transgender patients, particularly within the field of rheumatology. A few case reports note that male to female transitions may…Abstract Number: 1806 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Association of Interferon-α with Kynurenine/Tryptophan Pathway Activation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Type I IFN contributes to SLE pathogenesis and stimulates the kynurenine/tryptophan (KYN/TRP) pathway, producing elevated quinolinic acid (QA) levels relative to kynurenic acid (KA)…Abstract Number: 0551 • ACR Convergence 2020
Physical Performance as a Mediator of the Association Between Depression and Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Depression is common in knee osteoarthritis (OA), and leads to reduced physical function, which may mediate the effect of depression on pain. However, research…Abstract Number: 1943 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common primary vasculitis of the elderly causing blindness if left untreated. However, its hallmark treatment with glucocorticoids…Abstract Number: 0609 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Depressive Symptoms, Anti-depression Treatment on Direct Medical Costs Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA)
Background/Purpose: Depressive symptoms are prevalent among knee OA (KOA) patients and likely lead to additional medical costs. We sought to quantify the prevalence of depressive…Abstract Number: 1947 • ACR Convergence 2020
Risk Factors for Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common primary vasculitis affecting patients aged above 50 years. Its clinical manifestations such as headache, jaw claudication…Abstract Number: 0618 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Effect of Travel Burden on Depression and Anxiety in African American Women Living with Systemic Lupus
Background/Purpose: The United States has a deficit of rheumatology specialists. This leads to an increased burden accessing care for patients with autoimmune and connective tissue…Abstract Number: 1967 • ACR Convergence 2020
Combating Rheumatologist Burnout: Use of Protocol Driven Medication Refill by Pharmacists
Background/Purpose: Increased electronic health record (EHR) administrative workload is a great source of physician dissatisfaction. We embedded pharmacists into our Rheumatology team in 2019. This…Abstract Number: 0724 • ACR Convergence 2020
Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Correlate with Pain and Stress Using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®)
Background/Purpose: Children with chronic diseases have higher rates of mental health issues and less favorable outcomes than the general pediatric population. Children with JIA experience…Abstract Number: 0854 • ACR Convergence 2020
Mortality and Adverse Events of Special Interest in Adult Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Receiving Intravenous Belimumab: A Post Hoc Descriptive Summary of Serious Psychiatric Events
Background/Purpose: Intravenous (IV) belimumab (BEL) is approved in patients ≥5 years of age with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Results of the BASE study (the…Abstract Number: 1260 • ACR Convergence 2020
Longitudinal Relationships Between Depression, Anxiety and Cognition in Lupus
Background/Purpose: There is a consistent relationship between cognition and depression and anxiety (affective symptoms) in lupus. Together, affective and cognitive symptoms represent among lupus’ most…Abstract Number: 1289 • ACR Convergence 2020
Sex Differences in Mental Health and Quality of Life and Their Impact in the Treatment of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) predominantly affects young women. It is usually more aggressive in men and carries a worse prognosis. Information about gender differences…Abstract Number: 1291 • ACR Convergence 2020
Depressed Symptomatology Persists over Time in the Majority of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients and Is Independent of Disease Activity
Background/Purpose: Depression is a prevalent (24-30%) and significant comorbidity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (1). As the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classifies…Abstract Number: 1295 • ACR Convergence 2020
Disease Activity and Mental Health in SLE Patients: A Cross-section Study with Self-Assessments Based on Smart System of Disease Management (SSDM) Mobile Tools
Background/Purpose: WHO survey showed that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Chinese population and Chinese patients with chronic diseases were between 3.1% - 4.2%…Abstract Number: 1319 • ACR Convergence 2020
Disease Activity and Mental Health of as Patients: A Cross-section Study with Self-assessments Based on Smart System of Disease Management (SSDM) Mobile Tools
Background/Purpose: WHO survey showed that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Chinese population and Chinese patients with chronic diseases were between 3.1% - 4.2%…
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