Abstract Number: 0921 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis – A Psychometric and Factor Analysis in a Monocentric Cohort
Background/Purpose: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a screening tool used in patients with different medical conditions. However, its validity, reliability and responsiveness…Abstract Number: 1251 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessing the Construct Validity of the Novel OMERACT Ultrasound Scoring System for Salivary Glands Target Lesions by Comparison with MRI in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome – An OMERACT Ultrasound Working Group Exercise
Background/Purpose: Imaging techniques such as salivary gland ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are able to diagnose primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) patients with high sensitivity…Abstract Number: 1252 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound-guided Parotid Gland Biopsy in Cadavers Performed by Rheumatologists – an OMERACT Ultrasound Working Group Study
Background/Purpose: With the diagnostic capability of the parotid gland biopsy similar to minor salivary gland biopsy in Sjögren’s syndrome, the parotid gland biopsy may also…Abstract Number: 1361 • ACR Convergence 2020
Secukinumab Significantly Decreased Joint Synovitis Measured by Power Doppler Ultrasonography in Biologic-naïve Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis: Primary (12-Week) Results from a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Study
Background/Purpose: Power Doppler (PD) ultrasonography (PDUS) is a sensitive non-invasive imaging technology used to assess joint synovitis and enthesitis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in clinical…Abstract Number: 1886 • ACR Convergence 2020
Measuring Physical Activity in AxSpA:Content Validity and Measurement Properties of the New AxSpA-SQUASH
Background/Purpose: The ASAS-EULAR recommendations for management of axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) includes that patients should be encouraged to exercise. There is no validated instrument for measuring…Abstract Number: 1939 • ACR Convergence 2020
Definitions and Reliability Assessment of Chronic Ultrasound Lesions of the Axillary Artery in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Study from the OMERACT Large Vessel Vasculitis Ultrasound Working Group
Background/Purpose: The OMERACT Ultrasound (US) large vessel vasculitis task force has recently defined the US appearance of normal axillary arteries (AA) and the key elementary…
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