Abstract Number: 1953 • ACR Convergence 2023
Mortality Trends in Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis in Mexico: A General Population-based Study from 2000 to 2019
Background/Purpose: Patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis (PM/DM) present multiple complications that may lead to increased mortality rates and data on PM/DM mortality in Mexico is…Abstract Number: 0702 • ACR Convergence 2023
Large Vessel Vasculitis Increases Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients Admitted for Congestive Heart Failure : A Nationwide Inpatient Database Study
Background/Purpose: Cardiac disease has been known to be a major morbidity and mortality cause in vasculitis. Large vessel vasculitis is mostly associated with pericarditis, myocarditis…Abstract Number: 1954 • ACR Convergence 2023
Evaluation of Cancer Screening Methods in Patients Diagnosed with Inflammatory Muscle Disease at Kansas University Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are characterized by muscle weakness and inflammation. There is an increased risk of developing cancer in patients (pts) with IIM…Abstract Number: 100 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
The Brazilian Registry of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM): II – A Longitudinal Assessment of Muscle Strength by Manual Muscle Test (MMT) and Childhood Myositis Assessment Scale (CMAS) Tools
Background/Purpose: Muscle weakness is often progressive and persistent in Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). Muscle strength testing is useful for evaluating severity of muscle weakness. There is…Abstract Number: 120 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
The Brazilian Registry of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM): I- Onset Clinical Features and Disease Activity Scores by DAS-20 over 2-Years-Follow Up
Background/Purpose: A national registry was set up, enrolling new onset JDM cases in 18 hospitals, during 3-years (2015-2018) with 2-years follow up, in a low…Abstract Number: 0166 • ACR Convergence 2022
Detection of the Novel Autoantibodies Against Transcription Factor Sp4 Is Related with Low Risk of Cancer in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy Patients
Background/Purpose: In idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM), many kinds of autoantibodies are often detected and associated with each clinical phenotype. Recently, autoantibody against transcription factor Sp4…Abstract Number: 1886 • ACR Convergence 2022
Statin-induced Immune-mediated Miopathy: Treatment with Glucocorticoid-free Protocols and Role of Muscle Biopsy in the Follow-up
Background/Purpose: Statin-induced immune mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) is a recently identified autoimmune condition associated with anti-3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR) antibodies, characterized by progressive muscle weakness leading…Abstract Number: 0171 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cardiac Involvement in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: When Should We Look for It?
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of rare disorders that can affect the heart. It is unclear which patients are at higher risk.…Abstract Number: 2237 • ACR Convergence 2022
Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Abatacept in Adults with Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy: Results of the 24-Week Double-Blind and 28-Week Open-Label Periods
Background/Purpose: A 52-week (wk), randomized, placebo (PBO)-controlled phase 3 trial of subcutaneous (SC) abatacept (ABA) and standard of care (SOC) was performed in patients (pts)…Abstract Number: 0175 • ACR Convergence 2022
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Lung Injury in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies – a Potential Lifesaving Intervention
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) can present with acute IIM-related lung injury and respiratory failure, leading to a high mortality risk in intensive care units…Abstract Number: 2242 • ACR Convergence 2022
Metabolomics-based Identification of Metabolic Dysfunction in Inclusion Body Myositis
Background/Purpose: Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) is the most common myopathy over the age of 50 and is currently refractory to treatment. The pathogenesis of…Abstract Number: 0176 • ACR Convergence 2022
Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Relevance of Muscle Biopsy in Patients with Suspected Myositis
Background/Purpose: Diagnosis of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) represents a clinical challenge and muscle biopsy is regarded as a fundamental procedure for confirming diagnosis. However, the…Abstract Number: 0177 • ACR Convergence 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination-related Short-term Adverse Events in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis and Autoimmune Multimorbidity: Results from the COVID-19 Vaccination in Autoimmune Diseases Survey
Background/Purpose: COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, though patients with rare rheumatic diseases like idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIMs), and those with multiple comorbidities continue to…Abstract Number: 0940 • ACR Convergence 2022
Effect of an 8-week Tailored Physical Therapy Program on Sexual Function in Women with Systemic Sclerosis and Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Pilot Controlled Study
Background/Purpose: Systemic rheumatic diseases like systemic sclerosis (SSc) and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) may affect all aspects of life, including sexual health. However, no non-pharmacological…Abstract Number: 1233 • ACR Convergence 2022
Ultrasound Is Reliable in the Assessment of Muscle Echogenicity in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: Results of a Multicenter International Web-based Study
Background/Purpose: Studies have showed that an increased ultrasound (US) muscle echogenicity indicating fatty replacement/fibrosis of muscle tissue may represent an early indicator of muscle involvement associated…
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