Abstract Number: 2236 • ACR Convergence 2024
Relation Between Sociodemographic Factors and Hand Function in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by polyarticular involvement of the hands, leading to impaired function. The impact of active inflammation on disability in early…Abstract Number: 2331 • ACR Convergence 2024
Assessment of the Likelihood of Joint Inflammation Recurrence in Previously Affected Joints During Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Course
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Patients often experience flares followed by periods of remission.…Abstract Number: 0161 • ACR Convergence 2024
Cross Country Burden of Osteoarthritis in Latin America and Caribbean from 1990-2021: A Comparative and Consistent Benchmarking Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2022
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) poses a significant and escalating health challenge across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), driven by demographic shifts, lifestyle factors, and varying…Abstract Number: 0166 • ACR Convergence 2024
Limitations in Activities of Daily Living Among Individuals with SLE
Background/Purpose: A better understanding of the capacity of individuals with SLE to perform routine daily life tasks is needed to effectively support the independence and…Abstract Number: 0409 • ACR Convergence 2024
Differences in Clinical Presentation and Outcomes Between Down Syndrome-Associated Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Down syndrome (DS), a disorder caused by triplication of chromosome 21, affects around 1 in 1000 births making it one of the most common…Abstract Number: 0481 • ACR Convergence 2024
Differential Effect of Comorbidities on the Clinical Evolution of Early Arthritis by Sex
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of comorbidities is increased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to the general population1, but their impact in the earlier stages…Abstract Number: 0794 • ACR Convergence 2024
Social Security Work Disability and Its Predictors in Patients with Fibromyalgia: 25 Years of Followup
Background/Purpose: Disability benefits are crucial for individuals unable to work due to debilitating medical conditions, commonly facilitated through programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD)…Abstract Number: 1064 • ACR Convergence 2024
Inpatient and Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Practices for Patients with Rheumatic Disease: Retrospective Chart Review at a Single Academic Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Palliative medicine prioritizes quality of life and relief of suffering in serious illness. Despite high morbidity and mortality in rheumatic disease, data suggests that…Abstract Number: 1160 • ACR Convergence 2024
Short Form-36 Psychometric Properties in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Reliability, Validity and Responsiveness
Background/Purpose: The quality of life, as measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36), is reduced in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). Although endorsed by the…Abstract Number: 1877 • ACR Convergence 2024
Trends in Rheumatoid Arthritis Incidence, Prevalence, DALY and Death Rates (1991-2021) in the United States: A Comprehensive Analysis of State-Level Disparities
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) exhibits varied epidemiological patterns across states in the United States, influencing disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), incidence rates, prevalence, and mortality. This…Abstract Number: 2121 • ACR Convergence 2024
Increased Fracture Rates in Patients Continuing Methotrexate After Methotrexate-associated Lower Limb Insufficiency Fractures: A Retrospective Follow-up Study
Background/Purpose: Spontaneous lower limb insufficiency fractures (LLIF) described under prolonged exposure to low-dose methotrexate are often bilateral, multiple, and recurrent. They share a common pathognomonic…Abstract Number: 1018 • ACR Convergence 2023
Recognizing Rural Healthcare Disparities in Pain Assessment for Autoimmune Rheumatologic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Pain is a common complaint seen in many autoimmune rheumatologic conditions, along with decreased function and decreased sense of well-being. Pain is a highly…Abstract Number: 1278 • ACR Convergence 2023
Nature and Severity of Activity Limitations According to the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Functional Disability
Background/Purpose: Not withstanding modern treatment, some Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients have severe disability due to persistently high disease activity, joint destruction/deformities and/or comorbidities. Insight into…Abstract Number: 1406 • ACR Convergence 2023
Temporal Trends in Cardiovascular Events in Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients with Medicare Insurance versus Commercial Insurance: An Analysis Using Claims Data
Background/Purpose: AS is an inflammatory disorder of the axial skeleton and can cause complications including disabling joint damage. Nearly 20% of people with AS are…Abstract Number: 1835 • ACR Convergence 2023
A Survey on Fibromyalgia-Related Knowledge Among Internal Medicine Residents
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that commonly presents with fatigue, widespread musculoskeletal pain, and sleep disturbances. Patients can also have accompanying somatic and…
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