Abstract Number: 1961 • ACR Convergence 2020
Decreased Visits in RISE Practices Due to the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic
Background/Purpose: The SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic has resulted in major disruptions to medical care, including rheumatology. We aimed to understand the changes in clinical visit counts…Abstract Number: 0591 • ACR Convergence 2020
Intervention to Improve SLE Medication Adherence Using Surescripts Pharmacy Refill Data
Background/Purpose: Medication nonadherence is as high as 80% among SLE patients and leads to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Few studies have tested interventions…Abstract Number: 0689 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Changing Epidemiology of Inpatient Gout and Associated Mortality: A 17-year National Study
Background/Purpose: Knowledge gaps exist regarding time-trends for the main causes (Cardiac/renal disease vs. infections) hospitalizations in gout. Therefore, we examined whether specific causes (cardiovascular, renal,…Abstract Number: 1987 • ACR Convergence 2020
Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Transitioning to Adult Care
Background/Purpose: The transition from pediatric to adult care is a vulnerable period and is linked to increased healthcare utilization and poor outcomes. We sought to…Abstract Number: 0592 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Rheumatology-Driven Protocol and Treatment Algorithm of SARS-CoV-2 Cytokine Release Syndrome and Its Associated Outcomes
Background/Purpose: The newly identified SARS-CoV-2 has brought Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) to a level of prominence not often seen in adult medicine. Mortality rates of…Abstract Number: 1022 • ACR Convergence 2020
Declining In-hospital Mortality Gap in Lupus Compared to Non-lupus Hospitalizations: A National Study
Background/Purpose: Lupus is a serious, multi-system autoimmune disease that affects young people. Mortality is increased by over 2-3 fold compared to the general population. Time-trends…Abstract Number: 0594 • ACR Convergence 2020
Mechanical and Temperature Stress During Biologic Shipments to Rheumatology Patients
Background/Purpose: Biologic medications are expensive, and unfortunately their immunogenicity contributes to loss of efficacy over time. Protein particles may form as a result of medication…Abstract Number: 1127 • ACR Convergence 2020
Association of Health Literacy and Numeracy with Patient Reported Psychological Outcomes
Background/Purpose: Over 33 percent of American adults have low health literacy, which limits their ability to understand basic health information and make healthcare decisions. A…
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