Abstract Number: 644 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Expansion Of CD4+CXCR3+ T Cells In Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Correlates With Subclinical Atherosclerosis
Background/Purpose: The mechanisms for accelerated atherosclerosis in SLE remain unclear. As atherosclerosis is itself immune-mediated, features of SLE-associated immunity might explain accelerated cardiovascular disease beside traditional…Abstract Number: 2 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Charaterization Of Micrornas Involved In The Regulation Of Atherotrhombosis In Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: miRNAs are key players in pathophysiological processes, but no previous studies have investigated their asscociation with the cardiovascular and atherothrombotic risks observed in primary…Abstract Number: 2700 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Abnormal Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Activity At Complex I Is Regulated By Nitric Oxide and N-Acetylcysteine In Lupus Lymphocytes
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) show mitochondrial dysfunction, characterized by elevated mitochondrial transmembrane potential (Δψm) and mass and low ATP, attributed…Abstract Number: 1562 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Elevated Serum B-Cell Activating Factor (BAFF/BlyS) Characterises Disease Relapse Following Rituximab In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Numerous reports suggest that B cell depletion therapy (BCDT) using rituximab is effective in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, two major trials…Abstract Number: 613 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Influence Of Cumulative Dose Of Corticosteroids On The Presence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis In Patients With Longstanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cumulative corticosteroid dose (CCD) with presence of carotid plaques (CP), total plaque area…Abstract Number: L18 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long-Term Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Change in Women Receiving Depot Leuprolide Acetate during Cyclophosphamide Therapy for Severe Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Cohort studies demonstrate that 11-83% of female patients receiving cyclophosphamide (CYC) for treatment of severe manifestations of SLE develop premature ovarian failure (POF), dependent…Abstract Number: 2675 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Phase 2 Trial On Triptorelin For Ovary Protection In Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Gonadotoxicity is a known side effect of cyclophosphamide (CYC) therapy in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, such as triptorelin,…Abstract Number: 1579 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Novel Risk Factors For Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients
Background/Purpose: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an uncommon disease characterized by thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and, in some cases, fever, neurologic and/or renal abnormalities.…Abstract Number: 582 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Real-World Survey Of Clinical Practice Among Rheumatologists and Nephrologists In The United States Reveals Differences In Care Of Non-Nephritis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis As Compared With American College Of Rheumatology Treatment Guidelines
Background/Purpose: Current pharmacotherapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN) includes combinations of nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antimalarials (AMs), glucocorticoids (GCs), and cytotoxic…Abstract Number: 2662 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quality Of Care Predicts Disease Outcomes Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Although measures to assess quality of care in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are available, their relationship to long-term disease outcomes is unknown. Using a…Abstract Number: 1443 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is The Risk Of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor-Induced Lupus The Same With Monoclonal Antibodies and Soluble Receptor? A Case/Non-Case Study In a Nationwide Pharmacovigilance Database
Background/Purpose: Albeit lupus occurring on each TNFi have been reported, no epidemiological study has been conducted to assess the link between lupus onset and each…Abstract Number: 589 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Survey Of Physician and Patient Satisfaction With Control Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Patient satisfaction with disease control is an important component of overall health and well-being. Current treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ±lupus nephritis…Abstract Number: 2654 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
IgG Antibodies Directed Against Domain I Of ß2-Glycoprotein I Are Significant Predictors Of Thromboembolic Events In Patients With Antiphospholipid Antibodies. A Prospective Cohort Study
AbstractBackground/Purpose : Our objective was to prospectively determine the prognostic significance of laboratory variables regarding thrombotic events during follow-up, including novel assays IgG antibodies directed…Abstract Number: 1256 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts In a Cohort Of Pediatric Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Patients
Background/Purpose: Emerging data reveals that depression and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These disorders are associated with…Abstract Number: 590 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Candidate Urinary Biomarkers May Predict The Future Development Of Renal Functional Loss With Lupus Nephritis In Children and Adults
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis(LN) is frequently associated with a poor long-term prognosis. Current non-invasive blood and urine tests do not reliably predict the course of LN.…