Abstract Number: 0103 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Association of Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine Use with Incident Fractures in Postmenopausal Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative
Background/Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the extent to which disease modifying antirheumatic medications (DMARDs) used as part of triple therapy for treatment of…Abstract Number: 0375 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs for Enthesitis in a Prospective Longitudinal Psoriatic Arthritis Cohort
Background/Purpose: Enthesitis is a common clinical feature of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). There is limited evidence on the effect of treatment on enthesitis. Our purpose was…Abstract Number: 0642 • ACR Convergence 2020
COVID-19 Infection in Rheumatologic Patients on Treatment with Targeted Therapies
Background/Purpose: SARS COV 2 pandemic has been an issue which has challenged the health care systems around the world. Rheumatology has been involved in two…Abstract Number: 0869 • ACR Convergence 2020
Retinal Toxicity in a Multinational Inception Cohort of Systemic Lupus Patients on Hydroxychloroquine
Background/Purpose: Despite the beneficial effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), retinal toxicity is a concern. Factors associated with retinal toxicity have been…Abstract Number: 1186 • ACR Convergence 2020
Red Cell Distribution Width and Absolute Lymphocyte Count Associate with Biomarkers of Inflammation and Subsequent Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Peripheral blood red cell distribution width (RDW) and absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) are associated with aging, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and mortality in the general…Abstract Number: 1576 • ACR Convergence 2020
Acute Respiratory Viral Adverse Events During Use of Antirheumatic Disease Therapies: A Scoping Review
Background/Purpose: COVID-19 threatens the health of people worldwide, although it remains unclear to what extent antirheumatic disease therapies increase susceptibility to complications of viral respiratory…Abstract Number: 1841 • ACR Convergence 2020
Outcomes After Hydroxychloroquine Reduction or Discontinuation in a Multinational Inception Cohort of Systemic Lupus
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a cornerstone treatment for several autoimmune diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Recently, concerns arose regarding HCQ shortages for SLE patients,…Abstract Number: 0136 • ACR Convergence 2020
Filgotinib Significantly Improved Patient-reported Health-related Quality of Life for Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of SF-36 and HAQ-DI from Phase 3 Studies
Background/Purpose: Reduction in pain and fatigue, maintenance of physical functioning, and improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are vital aspects of successful treatment for…Abstract Number: 0377 • ACR Convergence 2020
Evaluation of Sex Differences in the Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib in Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of Two Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: Studies indicate that sex (male vs female) is predictive of outcomes with PsA treatments, such as TNF inhibitors (TNFi).1 Tofacitinib is an oral JAK…Abstract Number: 0715 • ACR Convergence 2020
JIA-ACR50 Response as a Predictor of Minimal Disease Activity in Patients Aged 2–17 Years with Polyarticular-Course JIA Treated with SC Abatacept
Background/Purpose: Effectiveness of SC abatacept in patients with polyarticular-course JIA (pJIA) was shown in a 2-year, open-label Phase III international study (NCT01844518). Here we assess…Abstract Number: 0871 • ACR Convergence 2020
Hydroxychloroquine Dose Reduction and SLE Flares
Background/Purpose: 2016 ophthalmology guidelines recommend using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dosages < 5mg/kg/day, which is lower than the traditional 400mg/day for the majority of SLE patients. However,…Abstract Number: 1201 • ACR Convergence 2020
Effect of Filgotinib on Pain in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from Phase 3 Clinical Trials
Background/Purpose: RA patients (pts) often suffer substantial pain despite ongoing treatment (tx) and regard pain control as a top tx goal. Filgotinib (FIL)—a potent, oral…Abstract Number: 1594 • ACR Convergence 2020
Hydroxychloroquine Prescribing Habits and Provider Opinion on Dosing Guidelines in the Rheumatology and Dermatology Practices of an Academic Institution
Background/Purpose: One rare but devastating adverse event related to the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is retinal toxicity. Retinal toxicity rates from HCQ can be as…Abstract Number: 1844 • ACR Convergence 2020
Hydroxychloroquine and QTc Prolongation in a Cohort of SLE Patients
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial drug used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Cardiac toxicity is very rare in SLE, but has…Abstract Number: 0178 • ACR Convergence 2020
Associations of Multimorbidity with DMARD Initiation and Achieving Target Disease Activity Thresholds in Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cohort Study Using the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) Registry
Background/Purpose: Although a treat-to-target strategy is endorsed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment guidelines, its routine implementation in real-world settings, particularly in the context of multimorbidity,…