Abstract Number: 1771 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Effectiveness of a Treat-to-target Strategy in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: The concept of treat-to-target (T2T), a strategy in which treatment is directed to reach and maintain a defined goal such as remission or low…Abstract Number: 1966 • ACR Convergence 2022
Favorable Effects of TNF Inhibitors on Intima Media Thickness and Arterial Stiffness in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Controlling inflammation with tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is hypothesized to reduce their cardiovascular risk. Arterial wall thickness (carotid…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: 2016 • ACR Convergence 2022
Safety and Efficacy Associated with Long-Term Low Dose Glucocorticoids in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: There is ongoing controversy about the safety and efficacy of long-term low dose glucocorticoids (GCs) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our aim was to study…Abstract Number: 2123 • ACR Convergence 2022
Hierarchical Ranking of Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and Targeted Systemic Therapies for Psoriatic Arthritis: A Network Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: There are an increasing number of biological and targeted DMARDs in PsA. However, challenges around treatment selection remain, given the few head-to-head studies directly…Abstract Number: 0141 • ACR Convergence 2022
Is Rituximab Associated with Worse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients? A Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Rituximab targets the CD20 antigen to deplete B cells and is indicated for a number of autoimmune diseases and other conditions. Accumulating data suggest…Abstract Number: 2169 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities in Systemic Sclerosis-meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis( SSc) can primarily cause repeated focal ischaemic insults in the myocardium and result in irreversible myocardial fibrosis. Myocardial involvement, when becomes clinically…Abstract Number: 0328 • ACR Convergence 2022
Predicting Progression from Undifferentiated to Definitive Connective Tissue Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) encapsulates a broad range of conditions including incomplete forms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc), some…Abstract Number: 0426 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Relative Efficacy of Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Network Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: There is an unmet medical need for the treatment of patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who have an inadequate response to NSAIDs. Prior…Abstract Number: 0484 • ACR Convergence 2022
Epidemiology and Predictors of Relapse in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: The aim of this study was to estimate the timing of relapse, the prevalence of multiple relapses and the predictors of relapse in patients…Abstract Number: 0739 • ACR Convergence 2022
Effect of Tailored Self-Management Interventions on Health Outcomes in Individuals with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions
Background/Purpose: Self-management, has been recognized as an essential component of successful chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) management; yet existing reviews of self-management interventions have found only modest…Abstract Number: 0803 • ACR Convergence 2022
Performance of Adenosine Deaminase Activity in Sinovial Fluid for the Early Diagnosis of Tuberculous Arthritis: A Meta Analysis
Background/Purpose: Adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity has shown good performance in diagnosing pleural, peritoneal, and meningeal tuberculosis. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of measuring…Abstract Number: 0914 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Impact of Autoantibodies (RF and ACPA) on the Efficacy of Biological Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: The impact of autoantibodies on the efficacy of bDMARDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not yet clear. Despite the fact that this…Abstract Number: 1240 • ACR Convergence 2022
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy for the Diagnosis of Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Background/Purpose: Autopsy reports for patients with sarcoidosis have suggested that up to 25% have cardiac involvement, mostly undiagnosed. Given the limited diagnostic accuracy of endomyocardial…Abstract Number: 1578 • ACR Convergence 2022
Long-term Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality Following Kawasaki Disease in Childhood: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is a common childhood vasculitis. Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) develop in approximately 25% of untreated KD patients. However, there is limited…
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