Abstract Number: L11 • ACR Convergence 2022
Romosozumab versus Denosumab in High-risk Patients with Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of romozosumab (ROMO) and denosumab (DEN) in high-risk patients with glucocorticoid -induced osteoporosis (GIOP)Methods: Adult patients (≥18 years)…Abstract Number: L01 • ACR Convergence 2022
Impact of Glucocorticoid Dosing and Anti-Osteoporotic Treatment on Bone Health in Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: The recently published GLORIA (Glucocorticoid LOw-dose in RheumatoId Arthritis) trial has opened the debate around the benefits of glucocorticoids (GCs) in older patients with…Abstract Number: 0178 • ACR Convergence 2022
Muscle Fibres Play a Critical Role in Therapeutic Response of Myositis to Glucocorticoids Through Polarisation of the Inflammatory Infiltrate by a Paracrine Mechanism
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are the first line treatment for myositis patients. They improve muscle strength, yet muscle recovery is generally partial and long lasting treatment…Abstract Number: 0997 • ACR Convergence 2022
Withdrawal of Maintenance Glucocorticoid versus Other Immunosuppressants Among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Long Term Clinical Remission: Interim Analysis of a Non-inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Attempts to stop glucocorticoids among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus(SLE) patients in long term remission have been successful. Continuing other immunosuppressive (IS) agents indefinitely is currently…Abstract Number: 1996 • ACR Convergence 2022
Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis on Continued Use of Glucocorticoids After Their Use as Bridging Therapy in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Short-term (< 3 months) treatment with glucocorticoids (GC) ("bridging") is recommended in the EULAR 2019 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) recommendations when starting a csDMARD in…Abstract Number: 0458 • ACR Convergence 2022
Predictive Models for Thromboembolic Events in Giant Cell Arteritis: A US Veterans Health Administration Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an independent risk factor for thromboembolic events. The purpose of our study was to identify prognostic factors for thromboembolic…Abstract Number: 1041 • ACR Convergence 2022
Tofacitinib in Refractory Uveitis – an Observational Study
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the effect of generic tofacitinib in refractory uveitis patients.Methods: It was a prospective observational study of 23 patients of refractory anterior uveitis.…Abstract Number: 2000 • ACR Convergence 2022
Tapering of Long-term, Low Dose Glucocorticoids in Senior Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Follow up of the Pragmatic, Multicentre, Placebo-controlled GLORIA Trial
Background/Purpose: Guidelines suggest glucocorticoids (GC) should be used as bridge therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but many patients are on chronic treatment, and the effects…Abstract Number: 0459 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Use of Intravenous Methylprednisolone in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis: A Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis in the age-group 50 years and older. Cranial involvement is common and can lead to…Abstract Number: 1073 • ACR Convergence 2022
Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in ANCA-associated Vasculitis Treated with Rituximab: Eighty Years a Single Center Experience in Japan
Background/Purpose: Contrary to many Western countries, MPO-ANCA-associated vasculitis (MPO-AAV) is dominant in Japan. The therapeutic response to rituximab (RTX) may differ. Therefore, we conducted a…Abstract Number: 2010 • ACR Convergence 2022
Lowering Expectations: Glucocorticoid Tapering Among Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis Achieving Low Disease Activity on Stable Biologic Therapy
Background/Purpose: Up to 80% of RA patients use glucocorticoids (GC) at some time in their illness. Current ACR guidelines note that difficulty tapering GC promotes…Abstract Number: 0460 • ACR Convergence 2022
Baseline Glucocorticoid Toxicity in the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of the GiACTA Trial
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) requires treatment with high-dose, long-term glucocorticoids (GCs). The development of future GC toxicities may be predicted by baseline toxicities. Thus,…Abstract Number: 1076 • ACR Convergence 2022
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Treated with Avacopan versus a Standard Prednisone Taper: Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index Scores by Domain
Background/Purpose: The ADVOCATE trial (Jayne DRW et al, N Engl J Med, 2021) was a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of avacopan vs prednisone in addition…Abstract Number: 2016 • ACR Convergence 2022
Safety and Efficacy Associated with Long-Term Low Dose Glucocorticoids in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: There is ongoing controversy about the safety and efficacy of long-term low dose glucocorticoids (GCs) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our aim was to study…Abstract Number: 0461 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Effects of Daily Prednisone and Tocilizumab on Hemoglobin A1c During the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is used clinically to estimate patients' average blood glucose over the preceding few months and is affected by glycemic as well…
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