Abstract Number: 0425 • ACR Convergence 2021
Diagnostic Accuracy of Muscle MRI for Muscular Vasculitis in Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-associated Vasculitis: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Histopathologic confirmation is the golden standard for diagnosis of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV), but sometimes can be difficult because of its invasion (e.g.…Abstract Number: 1089 • ACR Convergence 2020
Intermuscular Adipose Tissue in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have reduced physical activity and frequently complain of fatigue. Exercise reduces fatigue in patients with SLE; however, the…Abstract Number: 1093 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Blood Flow Restricted Strength Training on Myogenic Stem Cells and Myofiber Hypertrophy in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis Patients
Background/Purpose: Sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) is clinically characterised by marked progressive muscle weakness and impaired physical function. Physical training has become an area of…Abstract Number: 1757 • ACR Convergence 2020
High-Intensity Interval Training Increases Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Association with Improvements in CD4+ T Cell and Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Metabolism
Background/Purpose: Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have poor cardiorespiratory fitness and are at increased risk for cardiometabolic co-morbidities. Endurance exercise training improves cardiorespiratory fitness in…
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