Abstract Number: 0747 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clofutriben to Improve the Benefit-Risk Profile of Prednisolone in Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (HSD-1) differentially regulates intracellular glucocorticoid levels in the immune system and glucocorticoid toxicity target organs. Clofutriben is a potent HSD-1…Abstract Number: 2178 • ACR Convergence 2024
Evaluating the Non-Inferiority of Mycophenolate Mofetil Compared to Methotrexate in Treating Juvenile Localized Scleroderma
Background/Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) has historically been used as first-line therapy for juvenile localized scleroderma (jLS), but tolerability often limit compliance. Recent evidence from case series…Abstract Number: 0913 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Association Between PTPN2 and Leukopenia in New Users of Azathioprine
Background/Purpose: Leukopenia is a common dose-dependent side effect of azathioprine and often results in discontinuation of the drug. Variants in TPMT and NUDT15 have been…Abstract Number: 2199 • ACR Convergence 2024
Mycobacterial Infection and Renal and Bladder Malignancy in 2 IFNopathy Patients on High Doses of JAK Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Autoinflammatory Type I Interferonopathies (IFNopathies) include STINGopathies (e.g., SAVI and COPA syndrome), proteasomopathies (e.g., CANDLE/Proteasome associated autoinflammatory syndrome (PRAAS), and oligonucleotidopathies (e.g., AGS: Aicardi-Goutières…Abstract Number: 0914 • ACR Convergence 2024
RAB19 and Azathioprine-Associated Pancreatic Injury in Patients Taking Azathioprine
Background/Purpose: Pancreatitis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening adverse event associated with the use of azathioprine. Prior studies have found an association between the HLA…Abstract Number: 2429 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of Hydroxychloroquine Level on ECG QTC Interval in Patients with Rheumatic Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: A Real-life Study
Background/Purpose: The administration of hydroxychloroquine-sulphate (HCQ) can lead to the risk of QTc prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias. We evaluated the HCQ concentration and the incidence…Abstract Number: 1115 • ACR Convergence 2024
Rheumatic Disease Patients: Assessment of Hydroxychloroquine’s Effects on QTc Intervals with Weight Based Dosing (RAISE-QT) Study
Background/Purpose: The primary objective was to investigate subjects with rheumatic disease (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogrens disease (SjD), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)) who initiated HCQ…Abstract Number: 2457 • ACR Convergence 2024
Polypharmacy, Drug-drug Interactions, and Adverse Drug Reactions Among Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Cross-sectional Risk Factor Study
Background/Purpose: Polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions (DDI) and related adverse drug reaction (ADR) are understudied in SSc. The aim of this work was to determine the prevalence…Abstract Number: 0152 • ACR Convergence 2024
Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy in Hispanic Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) are among the most frequently prescribed medications in Rheumatology. Retinal toxicity is an unwanted side effect…Abstract Number: 1124 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of Genetic Predisposition for Type 2 Diabetes in Plasma Glucose Levels After the Administration of a High Dose of Systemic Glucocorticoids
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are potent anti-inflammatory drugs that are commonly prescribed, particularly for rheumatic and immunologic conditions. Hyperglycemia is an important adverse effect and occurs…Abstract Number: 2496 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Hydralazine-associated Vasculitis: A Case-Control Study
Background/Purpose: We aimed to investigate the relationship between hydralazine and any form of vasculitis (small, medium, or large vessel), to describe clinical features and outcomes…Abstract Number: 0237 • ACR Convergence 2024
Tofacitinib: A Retrospective Study on Safety and Adverse Effects
Background/Purpose: Tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor, is widely used in India to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases. Although its efficacy is…Abstract Number: 1208 • ACR Convergence 2024
Statin Use and Risk of Total Joint Replacement of Knee and Hip in Osteoarthritis Patients: Study Based on the French National Health Insurance Cohort
Background/Purpose: Potential beneficial effect of statin use on osteoarthritis progression is discussed. some studies have suggested that statins may have a protective effect on structural…Abstract Number: 2497 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Hydralazine-induced ANCA-associated Vasculitis. a Single Center Retrospective Cohort Analysis from the US
Background/Purpose: Hydralazine-induced ANCA-associated vasculitis (HIAAV) is a rare clinical problem. There is paucity of data regarding clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of hydralazine-induced AAV in…Abstract Number: 0252 • ACR Convergence 2024
Prospective Study of Severe Infectious Events and Immune Reconstitution After Rituximab in Autoimmune Diseases
Background/Purpose: Rituximab (RTX) administration in autoimmune diseases (AID) is associated with severe infectious events (SIE). Frequency of SIE and immune reconstitution (B cells, T cells,…
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