Abstract Number: 0308 • ACR Convergence 2021
Sleep Disorders and Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the sleep quality and its influenced factors in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), and another purpose is to…Abstract Number: 1673 • ACR Convergence 2021
Riding Multiple Waves of Uncertainty: Real World Canadian RA Patient Outcomes over 1 Year of COVID-19 Restrictions
Background/Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians adults with RA faced considerable uncertainty due to greater risk of infection, hospitalization, changing access to RA medications, and…Abstract Number: 0627 • ACR Convergence 2021
Increasing Rates of Standardized Depression Screening in Adolescents and Young Adults with Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Depression is common and adversely affects health outcomes in adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematous (cSLE).1,2 The aim of our quality…Abstract Number: 0655 • ACR Convergence 2021
Depression and Fatigue: Two Forgotten Associated Comorbidities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is frequently associated with different comorbidities. Depression and fatigue are common in RA patients with a prevalence of 17-39-%(1) and 40%(2)…Abstract Number: 0725 • ACR Convergence 2021
Efficacy of Subcutaneous Tanezumab for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Hip: A Post Hoc Subgroup Analysis of Patients from a Randomized, NSAID-Controlled Study with a History of Depression, Anxiety, or Insomnia
Background/Purpose: Tanezumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against nerve growth factor that is under study to treat moderate to severe chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis…Abstract Number: 0736 • ACR Convergence 2021
Decrease in Prevalence of Self-Reported Anxiety or Depression in Persons with Osteoarthritis After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The BEST KNEE Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: While anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in persons with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA), few studies have assessed the effect of treatment of knee…Abstract Number: 0774 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Impact of Patient/Provider Discordance on Changes on Mood and Behavior in Adolescents with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Discordance between physicians’ and patients’ perceptions of disease severity can negatively impact treatment and disease outcomes; this has not yet been studied in children…Abstract Number: 0872 • ACR Convergence 2021
Lack of Association Between Cognitive Test Performance and Cognitive Symptoms in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Background/Purpose: Cognitive dysfunction (CD) is reported to affect approximately 40% of SLE patients (1). Mood disorders have been associated with both cognitive symptoms and cognitive…Abstract Number: 0878 • ACR Convergence 2021
Investigating the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Marker of SLE Disease Activity, Health-Related Quality of Life and Depression
Background/Purpose: The need for readily available markers of SLE activity has led to the evaluation of laboratory parameters, such as the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio…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…
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