Abstract Number: 2154 • ACR Convergence 2022
An Exploratory Phosphoproteomic and Immunohistochemical Analysis of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases and Downstream Signaling Pathways in Systemic Sclerosis Skin
Background/Purpose: Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and others including PDGFRs, FGFRs, and VEGFRs are implicated in systemic sclerosis (SSc)…Abstract Number: PP15 • ACR Convergence 2022
Coordination of Care by a Healthcare Team for Unexpected and Unusual Side Effects Occurring During a Global Pandemic
Background/Purpose: I am a patient who lives with moderate to severe RA. My quality of life is dependent on medications such as a biologic, DMARDs…Abstract Number: 0161 • ACR Convergence 2022
Lenabasum, a Cannabinoid Type 2 Receptor Agonist, Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Dermatomyositis in Th1 Cells
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease affecting the skin, muscle, and lungs. Lenabasum, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid type 2 receptor (CB2R) agonist, is…Abstract Number: 0208 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Disease Area and Severity Index Activity Score (CDASI-A) and Associated Patient-Reported Outcomes and Biomarkers in a Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Dermatomyositis (DM)
Background/Purpose: Retrospective reviews of clinical databases from two sites have identified strong relationships between patient-reported outcomes and skin activity in DM, as measured by CDASI-A.…Abstract Number: 0209 • ACR Convergence 2022
Sensitivity of Three Skin-Specific Efficacy Outcomes to Detect Patient- and Physician-Reported Improvement in Overall Skin Disease in Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Variations of the Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) of overall skin disease have been successfully used as a primary efficacy endpoint in registrational clinical trials…Abstract Number: 0338 • ACR Convergence 2022
Transitioning from Cutaneous to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors
Background/Purpose: Smoking and use of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (OCP) are SLE risk factors. Data on transitioning from cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) to SLE and potential…Abstract Number: 0706 • ACR Convergence 2021
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Methotrexate Efficacy in Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Treatment of dermatomyositis (DM) typically follows a stepwise sequence starting with either methotrexate (MTX) or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) after an inadequate response to antimalarial…Abstract Number: 1026 • ACR Convergence 2021
Factors Impacting Likelihood of Discontinuing Immunosuppression in Adult Dermatomyositis: A Single-Center Study
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with variable clinical course, but little is known regarding factors associated with remission of disease. We…Abstract Number: 1170 • ACR Convergence 2021
Establishment and Validation of a Didactic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course for Dermatologists Using an Innovative Handheld Ultrasound System
Background/Purpose: In the early detection of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis, ultrasound (US) of painful joints plays an important role in diagnosis. Pathological findings can…Abstract Number: 1178 • ACR Convergence 2021
Implementation of a Dermatologic Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disease Learning Module Including All Skin Tones and Social Determinants of Health for Medical Students: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: There is a dearth of resources for medical students on identifying skin findings of autoimmune disorders in skin of color. Considering how several rheumatologic…Abstract Number: 1282 • ACR Convergence 2021
Classification of Disease Activity and Damage in Cutaneous Lupus
Background/Purpose: The Cutaneous Lupus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI) can quantify disease activity and damage in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Classification of CLASI scores…Abstract Number: 1441 • ACR Convergence 2021
Pharmacological Characterization of GLPG3667, a Selective TYK2 Inhibitor for Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
Background/Purpose: Tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) is an intracellular kinase that mediates the signaling from type 1 interferon (IFN), interleukin (IL)-12/IL-23 and the IL-10 family of…Abstract Number: 1495 • ACR Convergence 2021
Multiplexed Profiling of Treatment Naïve Cutaneous Lupus Skin Stratified by Patient Response to Antimalarials
Background/Purpose: Lupus erythematous (LE) is a systemic autoimmune disease with a variety of cutaneous manifestations. Antimalarials are first-line systemic therapy, yet not all patients respond…Abstract Number: 1759 • ACR Convergence 2021
An Analysis of Medication Responsiveness Based on Subtype and Race Within a Cohort of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can present in association with or without concomitant SLE, and with skin manifestations varying by subtype – acute CLE, subacute…Abstract Number: 1774 • ACR Convergence 2021
Blood-based Immune Profiling Combined with Machine Learning Discriminates Psoriatic Arthritis from Psoriasis Patients
Background/Purpose: Early detection of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in psoriasis (Pso) patients is crucial for timely treatment and prevention of structural joint damage. We aimed to…