Abstract Number: 1592 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ability of Clinical Variables to Predict Radiographic Damage in Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis that leads to progressive joint damage. Biomarkers in addition to clinical features may help…Abstract Number: 1568 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Joint Damage Is Not Associated with Smoking Status in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The association between smoking and radiographic progression has been established in axial spondyloarthritides and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but this association has not been established…Abstract Number: 1379 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Studies on Ageing and the Severity of Radiographic Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The Western population is getting older; consequently the proportion of elderly persons presenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is increasing. We studied whether age is…Abstract Number: 2883 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Characteristics of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome and Association with Joint Damage
Background/Purpose: Secondary Sjögren's syndrome (sSS) is a common extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the clinical characteristics of this subgroup of patients are not…Abstract Number: 1308 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Low Accuracy Of Radiograph Reports In Identifying Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis In The Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry
Background/Purpose: The accurate interpretation of hand radiographs is critical in the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This project determined first,…Abstract Number: 1112 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Examining Phenotypes Of Patients With Psoriasis In The Prepare Study For Similarities Between Diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis and Those With Signs Of Subclinical Psoriatic Arthritis Detected By Imaging
Background/Purpose: Progression of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has traditionally been evaluated using clinical assessments. However, a strong relationship between clinical and radiological outcomes has been shown,…Abstract Number: 272 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictive Markers Of Joint Damages Of Children With Systemic-Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis In Long-Term Course Of Treatment With Tocilizumab
Background/Purpose: Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (s-JIA) is a subtype of chronic childhood arthritis characterized by spiking fever, rash, and arthritis. Tocilizumab (TCZ), an anti-IL-6 receptor…Abstract Number: 227 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quantitative Image Analysis Of Articular Involvement In Blau Syndrome By Radiographic Calpal Length and Ultrasound Assessment
Background/Purpose: Blau syndrome (Blau) is a rare auto-inflammatory disease, and it has now been shown to be caused by NOD2/CARD15 gene mutations. Clinical features of…