Abstract Number: 2285 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated with Corticosteroid Discontinuation, Complete Clinical Response and Remission in Patients with Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: We examined patients in a large juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) registry for frequency of and factors associated with final corticosteroid discontinuation (Steroid DC), complete clinical…Abstract Number: 2984 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lifestyle and MTX Use Are the Strongest Predictors of Not Achieving Remission in the First Year of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH)
Background/Purpose: Implementation of RA guidelines have improved remission outcomes in RA; nevertheless 45% of early RA participants do not achieve remission in the first year.…Abstract Number: 795 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Giant Cell Arteritis with Large-Vessel Lesions in a Nationwide, Retrospective Cohort Study in Japan
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) often affects aorta or its branches, but it is unclear whether the large-vessel (LV) lesions are associated with treatment outcomes.…Abstract Number: 2293 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Can We Predict Achievement of Clinically Inactive Disease and Sustained Remission in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Background/Purpose: Identifying predictors for clinically inactive disease (CID) and sustained remission would allow rapid escalation of therapies for children less likely to achieve these states.…Abstract Number: 84 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Predictors of Corticosteroid Discontinuation, Complete Clinical Response and Remission in Patients with Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Factors affecting treatment (Rx) responses in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) are not well understood. We examined a large JDM registry for predictors of excellent Rx…Abstract Number: 2855 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Clinical trials in lupus nephritis have often been designed to demonstrate renal response (or remission) following therapy based on categorical remission endpoints (often no…Abstract Number: 943 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Improvements in the Proportion of Patients Achieving DAS, CDAI, and SDAI Remission By Omitting the Patient Global Assessment (PtGA): an Analysis from a Prospective, Observational Registry
Background/Purpose: PtGA is included in the formula of all disease activity indices despite the fact that it may not accurately reflect RA disease activity, but…Abstract Number: 379 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
What Level of Disease Activity at 6 Months Predicts Achieving or Sustaining Remission at 12 Months?
Background/Purpose: Achievement of clinical remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a process that may take several months. Identification of clinical signs predicting future remission may…