Abstract Number: 1601 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Non-Adherence Is Associated with Higher Sledai Scores in a Predominantly Hispanic Population
Background/Purpose: Non-adherence to medication has been shown to impact mortality, morbidity, and health care utilization in SLE and ranges from 40-80% depending on the methods…Abstract Number: 929 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Retinal Examinations Among SLE Patients Newly-Initiating Hydroxychloroquine in a U.S. Medicaid SLE Population, 2000-10
Background/Purpose: U.S. Medicaid provides medical benefits to low-income people. Although the Federal government establishes guidelines, each state sets vision benefits. The American Academy of Ophthalmology…Abstract Number: 2010 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictive Factors of Adherence to Treatment in an International Prospective Study of Blood Hydroxychloroquine Levels in SLE Patients with Flares
Background/Purpose: Non-adherence to treatment, a major cause of continued lupus activity and flares, may be difficult to recognize. In this international prospective study, we evaluated…Abstract Number: 744 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Related to Blood Hydroxychloroquine Concentration in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: To identify factors associated with blood concentrations of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and its major metabolite, N-desethylhydroxychloroquine (DHCQ), in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving…Abstract Number: 779 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Determining Hydroxychloroquine Serum Levels in a Cohort of Chinese Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: To study the factors determining the hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) serum concentration in a cohort of Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: Consecutive patients…Abstract Number: 1806 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Levels and Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Longitudinal Cohort Analysis
Background/Purpose: To study the relationship between the serum hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) concentration and flares of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a longitudinal cohort of Chinese patients.Methods:…Abstract Number: 679 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Dosing and Disease Activity in a Large Multi-Racial Lupus Cohort
Background/Purpose: Treatment with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is recommended for all patients with lupus nephritis to prevent further damage and reduce disease manifestations. Some studies suggest…