Abstracts tagged "Disease Activity"

Abstract Number: 136 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serum Calprotectin (S100A8/9) Is an Independent Predictor of Ultrasound Synovitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jana Hurnakova¹, Jakub Zavada¹, Petra Hanova², Hana Hulejova¹, Martin Klein¹, Herman F. Mann¹, Olga Sleglova¹, Martina Olejarova¹, Sarka Forejtova³, Olga Ruzickova¹, Martin Komarc⁴, Karel Pavelka¹ and Ladislav Senolt³, ¹Institute of Rheumatology and Department of Rheumatology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, ²Institute of Rheumatology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, ³Institute of Rheumatology and Department of Rheumatology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, ⁴Institute of biophysics and informatics, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
Background/Purpose Serological biomarkers specifically reflecting pathological processes may have added value in assessing joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Calprotectin (S100A8/9 protein) has been demonstrated…
Abstract Number: 2813 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlation of Morning Stiffness with Measures of Higher Disease Activity in a Large US Registry Population of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Vibeke Strand¹, Robert J. Holt², Katherine C. Saunders³, Jeffery D. Kent⁴, Ping Xu⁵, Amy Y. Grahn⁴, Marc Mason³ and Carol J. Etzel^6,7, ¹Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, ²University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, IL, ³Corrona, LLC., Southborough, MA, ⁴Horizon Pharma, Inc., Deerfield, IL, ⁵Axio Research LLC, Seattle, WA, ⁶PO Box 786, Corrona, LLC., Southborough, MA, ⁷Department of Epidemiology, UT MD Anderson, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose : Morning stiffness may not be specifically queried by rheumatologists in the course of their regular interactions with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This analysis…
Abstract Number: 2451 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Mir-155 Expression Correlates with Clinical Disease Activity and Has Effector Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aziza Elmesmari¹, Derek G. Gilchrist², Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska³ and Iain B. McInnes⁴, ¹Immunology, Institute of Infection,Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ²Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ³Institute of Infection,Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ⁴Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: MicroRNAs are fine tuners of biological pathways that function via post-transcriptional regulation of target mRNA life span. MicroRNA 155 (miR155) is particularly implicated in…
Abstract Number: 1920 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predicting SLE Disease Activity in the Next Year Based on Measures of Four Gene Transcripts and Two Proteins
Laurence S Magder¹, Eric Zollars², Jadwiga Bienkowska³, Chris Stebbins⁴, Carrie Wager⁵, Linda Burkly⁶, Nicolas Wisniacki⁷, Ann Ranger⁸ and Michelle Petri⁹, ¹Epidemiology and Public health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, ²Div of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, ³Translational Medicine, Biogen Idec Inc., Cambridge, MA, ⁴Translational Medicine, Biogen Idec, Cambridge, MA, ⁵Biostatistics, Biogen Idec, Cambridge, MA, ⁶Biogen Idec, Cambridge, MA, ⁷Formerly with Biogen Idec, Cambridge, MA, ⁸14 Cambridge Center, Biogen Idec, Cambridge, MA, ⁹Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Background/Purpose Multiple gene transcripts and proteins in blood or urine have been observed to correlate with disease activity in SLE. However some observed associations might…
Abstract Number: 1426 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Periodontal disease and Clinical Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Daniel Xibille-Friedmann¹, Jose Ivan Martinez Rivera², Jaqueline Rodriguez Amado³, Carolina Bustos Rivera Bahena⁴, Marisol Sandoval Rios⁵ and Jose Luis Montiel Hernandez⁶, ¹Rheumatology, Hospital General de Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca, Mexico, ²Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Cuernavaca, Mexico, ³Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico, ⁴Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Science Faculty, Cuernavaca, Mexico, ⁵Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cuernavaca, Mexico, ⁶Cytokines and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, México, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Although several studies have suggested the association between periodontitis, infection by Porphyromona gingivalisand Rheumatoid Arthritis disease activity, its relationship with periodontal disease, oral and…
Abstract Number: 1051 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rates of Renal Remission with Immunosuppressives in Lupus Nephritis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Jasvinder A. Singh¹, Ahmed Kotb², Alomgir Hossain², Amy Mudano³ and George Wells⁴, ¹University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ²University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, ³Rheumatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ⁴Cardiovascular Resarch Methods Centre, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose To compare renal remission rates with immunosuppressives by performing a systematic review and network meta-analyses (NMA) of RCTs of lupus nephritis. Methods We performed…
Abstract Number: 687 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Corticosteroid Use By Dose on the Risk of Developing Organ Damage over Time in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus—the Hopkins Lupus Cohort
Sarah Al Sawah¹, Xiang Zhang¹, Baojin Zhu¹, Laurence S. Magder², Shonda A Foster¹, Noriko Iikuni¹ and Michelle Petri³, ¹Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, ²Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, ³Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Background/Purpose: Reduction of corticosteroid dose remains an important goal in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Current standard of care in SLE relies heavily…
Abstract Number: 384 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Using Patient Reported Outcome Measures to Classify Disease Activity States in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparison of Patient Activity Score (PAS) and Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID)
Erin Carruthers¹, Noura AL Osaimi², Charles H Goldsmith³, Paul Adam⁴ and Diane Lacaille⁵, ¹Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada, ²Rheumatology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, ³Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada, ⁴Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁵Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/PurposeIn RA the target for treatment is clinical remission or minimal disease activity. Patient involvement in monitoring their disease activity could enhance treatment by providing…
Abstract Number: 128 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Rapid 4- Joint Ultrasonographic Score to Daily Monitoring Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Validity and Sensitivity to Change
Tomas Cazenave¹, Christian A. Waimann², Gustavo Citera³ and Marcos G. Rosemffet⁴, ¹Junin 519 1ero B, IREP, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ²Rheumatology, Hospital Olavarria, Olavarria, Argentina, ³Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁴Rheumatology, Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Background/Purpose Ultrasound has demonstrated to be a sensitivity and specific tool to assess patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). However, the feasibility of this technology in…
Abstract Number: 2636 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Vitamin D Improves Endothelial Function in Patients with Clinically Stable Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
John A. Reynolds¹, David W. Ray², Terence O'Neill³, Yvonne Alexander⁴ and Ian N. Bruce^5,6, ¹Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Institute of Inflammation and repair, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom, ²Institute of Human Development, Institute of Human Development, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, ³Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, ⁴Healthcare Science Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom, ⁵Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Institute of Inflammation and repair, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, ⁶NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Manchester Academy of Health Sciences, Manchester, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose SLE patients have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with both CVD risk factors and subclinical CVD…
Abstract Number: 2416 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Do Patterns of Joint Swelling or Tenderness in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Impact Disease Activity Outcomes and Pain? Implications for Clinical Practice
Regan Arendse¹, John Kelsall², J. Antonio Avina-Zubieta³, Philip Baer⁴, Erica Weinberg⁴, Jude Rodrigues⁵, Algis Jovaisas⁶, Isabelle Fortin⁷, Maqbool Sheriff⁸, Majed M. Khraishi⁹, Emmanouil Rampakakis¹⁰, John S. Sampalis¹⁰, Francois Nantel¹¹, Susan Otawa¹² and Allen J Lehman¹², ¹University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ²The Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Rheumatology, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada, ⁴Private Practice, Scarborough, ON, Canada, ⁵Clinical Research and Arthritis Centre, Windsor, ON, Canada, ⁶194 Main Street, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, ⁷Centre de Rhumatologie de l'Est du Québec, Rimouski, QC, Canada, ⁸Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, ⁹Nexus Clinical Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St Johns, NF, Canada, ¹⁰JSS Medical Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, ¹¹Janssen Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹²Medical Affairs, Janssen Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose This analysis aimed to describe the pattern of specific joint involvement (tender and/or swollen) pre- and post-TNFi treatment and the impact of specific joint…
Abstract Number: 1903 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Change in 14-3-3η Expression in Early RA Patients Treated with Dmards Corresponds with Change in DAS28 and Good EULAR Responses
Dirkjan van Schaardenburg¹, Mairead Murphy², Yuan Gui², Samina Turk³, Walter P. Maksymowych⁴ and Anthony Marotta⁵, ¹Dr Jan van Breemenstraat 2, Reade, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ²Augurex Life Sciences Corp., North Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Reade, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ⁴Medicine/Rheumatic Dis Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ⁵1423 Dempsey Road, Augurex Life Sciences Corp., North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose 14-3-3η is a mechanistic marker that up-regulates inflammatory and joint damage factors that are implicated in the RA pathophysiological process1. It is a potent…
Abstract Number: 1407 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Low HAQ and Pain Predict Patient Perceived Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receiving MTX or Anti-TNF-Alpha Treatment
Paul Studenic¹, Josef Smolen² and Daniel Aletaha¹, ¹Department of Internal Medicine 3, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, ²Department of Medicine 3, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna and Hietzing Hospital, Vienna, Austria
Background/Purpose The induction of remission is the primary target of RA therapy. Failing to achieve the patient global estimate of disease activity criterion (PGA
Abstract Number: 1040 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Dysregulated Serum Interleukin 16 Concentration Associated with Clinical Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Efficiently Corrected By Immunological Intervention
Atsuko Murota¹, Katsuya Suzuki¹, Yoshiaki Kassai², Takahiro Miyazaki³, Rimpei Morita⁴, Akihiko Yoshimura⁴ and Tsutomu Takeuchi¹, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, ²Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Fujisawa, Japan, ³Inflammation Drug Discovery Unit, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Kanagawa, Japan, ⁴Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: IL-16 is a chemoattractant factor that evokes massive infiltration of mononuclear cells in the synovial tissue in patients rheumatoid arthritis (RA). IL-16 concentrations are…
Abstract Number: 679 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Dosing and Disease Activity in a Large Multi-Racial Lupus Cohort
Jennifer M. Grossman¹, Megan E. B. Clowse², Peter M. Izmirly³, Diane L. Kamen⁴, Alana B. Levine⁵, Meggan Mackey⁶, W. Joseph McCune⁷, Jerry McGwin⁸, David S. Pisetsky⁹, Tammy Utset¹⁰ and Jinoos Yazdany¹¹, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, ²Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ³Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, ⁴Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, ⁵Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁶Autoimmune & Musculoskeletal Disease, The Feinstein Institute, Mahasset, NY, ⁷Int Med/ Rheum, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ⁸Biostats, UAB, Birmingham, AL, ⁹Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ¹⁰Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, UC Pritzker Schl of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ¹¹Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Background/Purpose: Treatment with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is recommended for all patients with lupus nephritis to prevent further damage and reduce disease manifestations. Some studies suggest…

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