Abstract Number: 1818 • ACR Convergence 2023
Compliance with Romosozumab and Fracture Risk Among Postmenopausal Women in the U.S
Background/Purpose: Romosozumab (romo) is a newly approved osteoporosis (OP) medicine for women with postmenopausal OP at high risk of fracture. The utilization pattern of romo…Abstract Number: 0371 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessing Methotrexate Adherence in JIA Using Electronic Health Record-Linked Pharmacy Dispensing Data
Background/Purpose: The extent to which lack of adherence to prescribed treatment regimens contributes to differential disease outcomes in JIA – and demographic disparities in these…Abstract Number: 2008 • ACR Convergence 2023
Comparative Effectiveness of Denosumab versus Alendronate Among Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis in the U.S. Medicare Program
Background/Purpose: Although clinical trials have shown that denosumab (Dmab) significantly increases bone mineral density at key skeletal sites more than oral bisphosphonates, evidence is lacking…Abstract Number: 0435 • ACR Convergence 2023
Changes in Characteristics of Patients Initiating and Discontinuing Advanced Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis Following Release of Safety Data
Background/Purpose: The ORAL Surveillance study highlighted risks of cardiac events, thromboembolism (VTE), and cancer associated with Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi). The aim of this study…Abstract Number: 2137 • ACR Convergence 2023
Line of Therapy of Biologics and JAK Inhibitors in RA, PsA and AxSpA: Implications for Design and Uptake of New Drugs and Diagnostics
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) have an increasing array of treatment options available, and new blood-based diagnostic…Abstract Number: 0469 • ACR Convergence 2023
Hydroxychloroquine and Preeclampsia Risk in Lupus Pregnancy: Results from a Large Regional Integrated Health Network
Background/Purpose: Pregnancies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at greater risk of preeclampsia. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is recommended during SLE pregnancy to control disease…Abstract Number: 2154 • ACR Convergence 2023
Two-Year Persistence of First-Line Biological or JAK Inhibitor Treatment in Patients with Long-Standing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Failure of Triple Therapy with Synthetic DMARDs
Background/Purpose: In Chile, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can apply to receive state-funded biological or JAK inhibitor treatment if they have failed (defined as a…Abstract Number: 0590 • ACR Convergence 2023
Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Comorbid Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background/Purpose: Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), originally approved as oral hypoglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes (T2D), have been shown to reduce progression to end-stage…Abstract Number: 2452 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessment of Association Between Hydroxychloroquine Use and Toxic Retinopathy, Overall and by Indication, in a Large Cohort of Rheumatology Patients Within the US Department of Defense Military Healthcare System
Background/Purpose: While generally believed to be a safe, well-established treatment, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) use is associated with irreversible retinal toxicity requiring regular monitoring. The objective of…Abstract Number: 109 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Long-term Safety of Biologics versus Conventional Synthetic Treatments in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: The better understanding of systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) pathogenesis and availability of new drugs, such as biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) specifically dedicated…Abstract Number: 0060 • ACR Convergence 2022
Lower Healthcare Costs for Commercially Insured Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Remission
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about 1-2% of adults with annual US costs at $19 billion. Most studies evaluating cost of care have not had…Abstract Number: 1547 • ACR Convergence 2022
Effectiveness of Interleukin-6 Receptor Inhibitors for Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) inhibition has been shown to be effective in giant cell arteritis but data are limited in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). We conducted…Abstract Number: 0074 • ACR Convergence 2022
Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization (HCRU) and Costs in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in the US
Background/Purpose: SLE treatment is complex, with a wide variety of medications commonly prescribed. Limited evidence exists in the literature with respect to treatment patterns, HCRU…Abstract Number: 1643 • ACR Convergence 2022
Use of Oral Analgesics and Risk of Comorbidities in Osteoarthritis: Findings from Primary Care Settings in the UK
Background/Purpose: People with osteoarthritis (OA) often have multiple other conditions (comorbidities).Role of different oral analgesics on the development of comorbidities in people with OA have…Abstract Number: 0245 • ACR Convergence 2022
Influence of Forced Vital Capacity Impairment on Treatment Selection and Outcomes in RA-ILD Patients Initiating a Biologic or Targeted-Synthetic DMARD
Background/Purpose: Patients with RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) suffer from substantial morbidity and premature mortality. The optimal use of biologic/tsDMARDs in this population is poorly…
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