Abstract Number: 1958 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Increased Risk of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is the Impact of Glucocorticoids, Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Disease Activity: A Danish Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study in the DANBIO Registry
Background/Purpose: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) has high mortality.[1] We have previously identified an approximately doubled risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),[2] but the role…Abstract Number: 0955 • ACR Convergence 2022
Unfavorable Pregnancy Outcome Is Significantly Associated with Corticosteroid Exposure During Pregnancy in Women with RA: Analysis of the Prospective GR2 Cohort
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases and regularly affects women of childbearing age. However, there is limited knowledge…Abstract Number: 1987 • ACR Convergence 2022
Prednisone Use and the Incidence of Hyperglycemia or Diabetes in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis; A 10-year Sub Analysis of the BeSt Study
Background/Purpose: Use of prednisone in rheumatoid arthritis has been questioned because it may trigger side effects such as hyperglycemia and diabetes. However, disease activity (DAS)…Abstract Number: 0021 • ACR Convergence 2022
DB-2306, a Novel Anti-TNFα Monoclonal Antibody Drug Conjugate, Is a Promising Novel Therapeutic Approach for Autoimmune Disease
Background/Purpose: Small molecule immune modulators, such as glucocorticoids (GCs), are highly effective in treatment for various inflammatory diseases. However, prolonged systemic administration of GCs is…Abstract Number: 0960 • ACR Convergence 2022
Serum C3 Level and Glucocorticoid Dose Are Risk Factors for Preterm Birth in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Women with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have more difficulty in achieving a successful pregnancy than healthy women, because of higher risks for adverse pregnancy…Abstract Number: 1994 • ACR Convergence 2022
Is Glucocorticoid Bridging Associated with Later Glucocorticoid and Biological DMARD Use in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are rapidly effective in suppressing disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and are often used as 'bridging' therapy while slower acting conventional…Abstract Number: 0128 • ACR Convergence 2022
Advantages of Alternate-Day Glucocorticoid Treatment Strategy for IgG4-Related Disease: A Preliminary Retrospective Study ID: 1287015
Background/Purpose: Alternate-day glucocorticoid (GC) treatment is an effective treatment option that can reduce GC-associated adverse events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune rheumatic…Abstract Number: 0995 • ACR Convergence 2022
Association of Glucocorticoid Use with Healthcare Utilization Among Persons with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GCs) have long been a mainstay of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). While GCs do provide benefit, there are potential side effects…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: 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: 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: 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: 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…
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