Abstract Number: 2285 • ACR Convergence 2024
Safety and Tolerability of a Combination of Curcumin, Omega-3 and Vitamin-D: Results from the PASCOD Study, an RA Prevention Protocol
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting 1% of the global population for which there is currently no cure. Recent research…Abstract Number: 2658 • ACR Convergence 2024
Hypovitaminosis D in Lupus Nephitis
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is higher in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to the healthy population, and recent studies have…Abstract Number: 0317 • ACR Convergence 2023
Long-term Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Program for Osteoarthritis: One-year Follow-up of the “Plants for Joints” Randomized Clinical Trial
Background/Purpose: The 16-week Plants for Joints (PFJ) multidisciplinary lifestyle program, based on a whole-food plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management, significantly reduced The Western…Abstract Number: 0640 • ACR Convergence 2023
Multidisciplinary and Multiparametric Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease with a heterogeneous clinical expression that heavily affects the functionality and quality of life of patients.…Abstract Number: 0648 • ACR Convergence 2023
Incidence and Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Impact on Mortality in the Multicentre Singapore Systemic Sclerosis Cohort
Background/Purpose: Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement is common in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), and may lead to malnutrition that adversely affects quality of life, morbidity and…Abstract Number: 1331 • ACR Convergence 2023
Long-term Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis: One-year Follow-up of the “Plants for Joints” Randomized Clinical Trial
Background/Purpose: The 16-week Plants for Joints (PFJ) multidisciplinary lifestyle program, based on a whole-food plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management, significantly reduced 28-joint Disease…Abstract Number: 1804 • ACR Convergence 2023
Plant-based Diet Quality and the Risk of Gout: Results from Two Prospective Cohort Studies of US Men and Women
Background/Purpose: Plant-based diets are growing in popularity due to their health benefits for selected cardiometabolic diseases as well as favorable environmental impact. However, the limited…Abstract Number: 1957 • ACR Convergence 2023
Non-Linear Mendelian Randomization Analyses Support a Role for Low Vitamin D Status in Sarcopenia Risk
Background/Purpose: Vitamin D deficiency is commonly associated with sarcopenia; however, the latest International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcopenia do not recommend vitamin D supplementation for…Abstract Number: PP10 • ACR Convergence 2023
Saved by Plants: How a Necessary Lifestyle Change Led to a Happier Life with Decreased Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain and Fatigue
Background/Purpose: After my RA diagnosis over eleven years ago, I was optimistic that the first biologic DMARD I took would slow the progression of my…Abstract Number: PP13 • ACR Convergence 2022
How Becoming Engaged in My Care with Specialized Tools and Support Helped Me Find My Personal Lupus Triggers and Regain Control of My Health
Background/Purpose: My story begins in the ER where I was diagnosed with lupus right after my 22nd birthday.For the next 25 years I went from…Abstract Number: 0180 • ACR Convergence 2022
Alterations of Nutritional Status in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Their Association with Disease-related Features
Background/Purpose: Systemic inflammation, involvement of the gastrointestinal tract, and glucocorticoid (GC) treatment in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) can have a negative impact on nutrition and…Abstract Number: 0924 • ACR Convergence 2022
Vitamin B12 Status and Hyperhomocysteinemia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Methotrexate and Folic Acid
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory arthritis in which the immune system targets synovial joints. Methotrexate, a dihydrofolate reductase and aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide transformylase inhibitor,…Abstract Number: 1337 • ACR Convergence 2022
Dietary Mineral Intake of an Inner-City Population and Its Impact on Disease Activity in Patients with SLE
Background/Purpose: Many patients implement a complementary dietary approach in addition to conventional pharmacologic therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There is growing evidence that several…Abstract Number: 1340 • ACR Convergence 2022
Nutrition-Related Behaviors and Beliefs – A Survey of Rheumatic Disease Patients
Background/Purpose: Diet and nutrition have long been of interest to both patients and providers in the treatment of chronic disease. The literature is relatively sparse…Abstract Number: 1346 • ACR Convergence 2022
“Finally, I Can Do Something About It Myself”: A Process Evaluation of the Plants for Joints Lifestyle Intervention
Background/Purpose: Plants for Joints (PFJ) is a multidisciplinary intervention centered around a whole-food plant-based diet, physical activity, and sleep and stress management.1 The PFJ intervention…