Abstract Number: 0699 • ACR Convergence 2021
Clinical Characteristics of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis Manifesting with Myoglobinuria: A 15 Year Retrospective Review
Background/Purpose: The Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are characterized by muscle damage and progressive weakness. Myoglobin is not typically released in high levels in IIM and…Abstract Number: 1007 • ACR Convergence 2021
Vascular Deposition of Oxidized LDL Is Increased in Children with Untreated Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a systemic vasculopathy associated with metabolic derangements and possible increased risk for premature atherosclerosis. Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in…Abstract Number: 0700 • ACR Convergence 2021
Clinical Outcomes in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis Within the Military Health System: A 15 Year Retrospective Review
Background/Purpose: The Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) are often difficult to treat, require chronic steroid therapy, and can remain active despite multiple treatment regimens. The objective…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: 0701 • ACR Convergence 2021
Use and Yield of Computed Tomography as a Cancer Surveillance Method in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis
Background/Purpose: To inform guidance for cancer surveillance in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM), we conducted a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary referral…Abstract Number: 1031 • ACR Convergence 2021
Clinical and Humanistic Burden of Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are rare heterogenous systemic autoimmune disorders of the skin, muscles, and other organs that may have a devastating impact…Abstract Number: 0702 • ACR Convergence 2021
Performance of Commercial Autoantibody Testing in Comparison to Recognized Gold Standards in Myositis Autoantibody Testing
Background/Purpose: The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogenous group of autoimmune conditions. The presence of myositis-specific autoantibodies (MSAs) and myositis-associated autoantibodies (MAAs) in patients…Abstract Number: 1039 • ACR Convergence 2021
Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs of Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are rare heterogenous systemic autoimmune disorders with primary target of muscle, skin, but can also impact multiple other organs.…Abstract Number: 0705 • ACR Convergence 2021
Mitochondrial Calcification-Induced Inflammation in Human Skeletal Muscle and Immune Cells
Background/Purpose: Children with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) have decreased autophagy, as also confirmed by our RNA seq data in JDM muscle, which may contribute to accumulation…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: 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: 1385 • ACR Convergence 2021
Overall Survival in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Following Lung or Heart-Lung Transplantation at a Single High-Volume Academic Transplant Center: A Comparative Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Lung manifestations of systemic autoimmune diseases are a frequent cause of early death. For many patients, current treatments cannot arrest the inexorable progression to…Abstract Number: 0707 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association of Pneumomediastinum with Poor Prognosis in Patients with Myositis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Background/Purpose: Pneumomediastinum is an important complication in patients with myositis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD). Patients with myositis and ILD who had pneumomediastinum during the disease…Abstract Number: 0709 • ACR Convergence 2021
Lower HDL-associated Apolipoprotein A-I Levels Associate with Presence of Calcinosis in Adult Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Calcinosis is a sequelae of juvenile and adult dermatomyositis (DM) associated with significant morbidity and poor quality of life. It is hypothesized that inflammatory…Abstract Number: 0444 • ACR Convergence 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination in Autoimmune Disease (CoVAD) Study: Interim Analysis of Safety in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies from a Large Multicentre Global Survey
Background/Purpose: Numerous Covid-19 vaccines have demonstrated efficacy and safety against SARS-CoV-2 in general population. Despite favorable adverse effect (ADRs) profile of vaccines, there have been…
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