Abstracts tagged "prevention"

Abstract Number: 1742 • ACR Convergence 2020
Patients’ and Rheumatologists’ Perceptions on Preventive Intervention in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis
Laurette van Boheemen¹, Janne Bolt², Marieke ter Wee³, Henriëtte de Jong², Marleen van de Sande⁴ and Dirkjan van Schaardenburg⁵, ¹Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Reade, Amste, Netherlands, ²Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ³Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center, location Amsterdam UMC, VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ⁴Amsterdam UMC, AMC/University of Amsterdam, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Amsterdam Infection & Immunity Institute and Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center (ARC), Amsterdam, Netherlands, ⁵Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Reade and Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: Persons at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may benefit from lifestyle1 or pharmacological2 interventions aimed at primary prevention. Although less studied, the same…
Abstract Number: 1744 • ACR Convergence 2020
The STAtins to Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis (STAPRA) Trial: Clinical Results and Subsequent Qualitative Study, a Mixed Method Evaluation
Laurette van Boheemen¹, Marieke ter Wee², Samina Turk³, Marian van Beers³, Wouter Bos³, Diane Marsman⁴, Ed Griep⁵, Mirian Starmans⁶, Calin Popa⁷, Alper van Sijl³, Bart Seppen³, Maarten Boers⁸, Mike Nurmohamed⁹ and Dirkjan van Schaardenburg⁸, ¹Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Reade, Amste, Netherlands, ²Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center, location Amsterdam UMC, VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ³Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Reade, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ⁴Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ⁵Antonius Ziekenhuis, Sneek, Netherlands, ⁶Zuyderland MC, Heerlen, Netherlands, ⁷Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ⁸Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center | Reade and Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ⁹Amsterdam Rheumatology and immunology Center, location Reade and Amsterdam UMC, VU medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: Persons at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may benefit from a low-risk pharmacological intervention aimed at primary prevention. Previous studies demonstrated disease-modifying…
Abstract Number: 1777 • ACR Convergence 2020
Low Dose Aspirin to Prevent Pre-eclampsia in SLE Pregnancies – Counselling Helps to Realize Our Full Potential
Isabell Haase¹, Matthias Schneider¹, Ralph Brinks¹ and Rebecca Fischer-Betz¹, ¹Department of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf, Germany, Duesseldorf, Germany
Background/Purpose: Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) face a higher risk of pre-eclampsia, especially those with additional risk factors. Low dose aspirin (LDA) is known…
Abstract Number: 1977 • ACR Convergence 2020
Delivering Fracture Prevention Through Telemedicine: A Process Evaluation
Karla Miller¹, Melissa Steffen², Aaron Seaman², Zachary Anderson¹, Janiel Green¹, Shardool Patel¹, Shylo Wardyn² and Samantha Solimeo², ¹Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT, ²Iowa VA Healthcare System, Iowa City, IA
Background/Purpose: Guidelines recommend osteoporosis screening using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in men and women at risk for osteoporosis, but screening remains low, especially in men…
Abstract Number: 1199 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Improving Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination in Patients with Lupus
Nancy Desai¹, Hanni Menn-Josephy ¹, Ramon Bonegio ¹, Christina Lam ¹, Anna Kancharla ¹ and Michael York ¹, ¹Boston Medical Center, Boston
Background/Purpose: Patients with lupus have higher rates of cervical dysplasia and pre-malignant cervical lesions. At our institution, an urban referral center for patients with lupus, rates…
Abstract Number: 1749 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Improving Eye Screening Among Pediatric Rheumatology Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine: Experience of a Quaternary Care Center
Ohoud AlAhmed¹, Amanda Way ², Shoghik akoghlanian ², Fatima Barbar-Smiley ², Stephanie Lemle ², Darby MacDonald ², Kelly Wise ², Stacy Ardoin ² and Vidya Sivaraman ³, ¹Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbu, OH, ²Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, ³Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is commonly used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. However, its use is associated with progressive irreversible retinal damage and vision loss…
Abstract Number: 2105 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Comparative Efficacy of Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylactic Regimens in Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases Receiving Prolonged High-dose Glucocorticoids
Kengo Akashi¹, Sadao Jinno ², Akira Onishi ¹, Mai Yamashita ³, Yoko Nose ⁴, Takaichi Okano ¹, Yo Ueda ¹, Sho Sendo ¹, Jun Saegusa ¹ and Akio Morinobu ¹, ¹Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan, ²Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan, ³Department of Rheumatology, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center, Amagasaki, Japan, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, Osaka Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital, Osaka, Japan
Background/Purpose: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is recommended as a first-line agent of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis for those who receive prolonged high-dose glucocorticoids. Alternative agents can be…
Abstract Number: 2268 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Preferences and Insights for Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Prevention Trial Participation
Chelsie Fleischer¹, Marie Feser ², Elizabeth Bemis ³, Christopher Striebich ⁴, LauraKay Moss ⁴, Vasilisa Kormendi ⁵, Sharon White ⁵, V. Michael Holers ⁶, Mark Harrison ⁷ and Kevin Deane ², ¹University of Colorado Denver, Division of Rheumatology, Aurora, CO USA, Aurora, ²University of Colorado Denver, Division of Rheumatology, Aurora, CO, USA, Aurora, CO, ³University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Health, Aurora, CO USA, Aurora, ⁴University of Colorado Denver, Division of Rheumatology, Aurora, CO USA, Aurora, CO, ⁵University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, Aurora, CO USA, Aurora, CO, ⁶University of Colorado Denver, Division of Rheumatology, Aurora, CO, USA, Denver, ⁷The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose: In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development, autoantibodies to citrullinated protein antigens (ACPA) are elevated in the blood before clinically-apparent synovitis develops. These findings underpin the…
Abstract Number: 295 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implementing a Staff Tobacco Cessation Protocol Increases Quit Line Referrals in a Community Rheumatology Practice
Ann M. Chodara¹, Edmond Ramly^2,3, Douglas White⁴, Heather Johnson⁵, Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi⁶ and Christie M. Bartels⁷, ¹Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ²Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin College of Engineering, Madison, WI, ³Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ⁴Gundersen Lutheran - Onalaska Clinic, Onalaska, WI, ⁵Cardiology/Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ⁶University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Madison, WI, ⁷Rheumatology/Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Background/Purpose: Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of US mortality and predicts higher incidence, greater severity, and reduced treatment response in many rheumatologic conditions. Despite…
Abstract Number: 344 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Use of Lean Six-Sigma Methodologies to Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates Among Immunocompromised Veterans with Rheumatologic Diseases: A Quality Improvement Project
Melissa Swee¹, Jaime Wilson² and Bharat Kumar³, ¹Transplant Nephrology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, ²Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, IA, ³Internal Medicine-Division of Immunology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Background/Purpose: Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States among immunocompromised individuals with rheumatologic diseases. Despite the publication of Advisory…
Abstract Number: 1235 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Isoniazid Monotherapy As a Prophylaxis for Tuberculosis in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Exposed to Prolonged, High-Dose Glucocorticoids
Jun Won Park¹, Jeffrey R. Curtis², Hajeong Lee³, Yeong Wook Song⁴ and Eun Bong Lee¹, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South), ²University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ³Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South), ⁴Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South)
Background/Purpose: Although use of glucocorticoid increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease, there has been few studies investigating its incidence and risk/benefit assessment of the…
Abstract Number: 1596 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Psoriatic Arthritis: Evaluation of Risk Factor Management and Use of Aspirin and Statin for Prevention in a Primary Care Setting
Linh Truong¹, Nicole Ridolfi¹ and Maida Wong^2,3, ¹Internal Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, ²Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, orange, CA, ³Division of Rheumatology, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Background/Purpose: There is accumulating evidence that shows an increased prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors among the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) population. The aim…
Abstract Number: 1642 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Systematic Screening of Comorbidities Improves Vaccination Rates, Skin Cancer Screening and Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Results of a Prospective, Controlled ,One Year Randomised Trial
Anna Molto¹, Adrien Etcheto², Serge Poiraudeau³, Laure Gossec⁴, Pascal Claudepierre⁵, Martin Soubrier⁶, Françoise Fayet⁷, Daniel Wendling⁸, Philippe Gaudin⁹, Emmanuelle Dernis¹⁰, Sandrine Guis¹¹, Sophie Pouplin¹², Adeline Ruyssen-Witrand¹³ and Maxime Dougados¹⁴, ¹Hôpital Cochin, Department of Rheumatology, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France, ²Department of Rheumatology, Paris Descartes University, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France, ³Univ. Paris Descartes, PRES Sorbonne Paris, INSERM UMR-S 1153 et Institut fédératif de recherche sur le handicap, Paris, France, Paris, France, ⁴Rhumatologie, Médecine Sorbonne Université, Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Paris, France, ⁵Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France, ⁶Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, CHU Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand, France, ⁷CHU Gabriel Montpied, Clermont Ferrand, France, ⁸Rheumatology, University Hospital - Bourgogne Franche Comté University, Besançon, France, ⁹Grenoble University Hospital, France, Grenoble, France, ¹⁰Service de Rhumatologie, CH du Mans, Le Mans, France, ¹¹Rheumatology Department, CHU, Marseile, France, ¹²Rheumatology Department & Inserm 905, Department of Rheumatology, Rouen University Hospital & Inserm 905, Institute for Biomedical Research, University of Rouen, Rouen, France, ¹³Rheumatology, Purpan Hospital, Toulouse III University, Toulouse, France, ¹⁴Paris Descartes University, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
Background/Purpose: Specific recommendations for the detection/prevention of comorbidities have been proposed for patients with SpA. However, we know that often a gap exists between recommendation…
Abstract Number: 1909 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact and Timing of Smoking Cessation on Reducing Risk for Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women
Xinyi Liu¹, Cianna Leatherwood¹, Sara K. Tedeschi¹, Medha Barbhaiya², Cameron Speyer¹, Bing Lu³, Karen Costenbader¹, Elizabeth Karlson¹ and Jeffrey A. Sparks¹, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ²Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ³Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Compared to never smoking, past and current smoking are both associated with increased risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Thus, smoking cessation may delay…
Abstract Number: 841 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Optimal Regimens of Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Chemoprophylaxis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Patients with Systemic Rheumatic Diseases: 52-Week Follow-up of a Non-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Masayoshi Harigai^1,2, Masako Utsunomiya^2,3,4, Hiroaki Dobashi⁵, Toshio Odani^6,7, Kazuyoshi Saito^8,9, Naoto Yokogawa¹⁰, Kenji Nagasaka^11,12, Kenchi Takenaka^3,11, Makoto Soejima^11,13, Takahiko Sugihara¹⁴, Hiroyuki Hagiyama¹⁵, Shinya Hirata¹⁶, Kazuo Matsui^17,18, Yoshinori Nonomura¹⁹, Masahiro Kondo²⁰, Fumihito Suzuki^13,21, Makoto Tomita²², Mari Kihara²³, Waka Yokoyama³, Fumio Hirano²⁴, Hayato Yamazaki³, Ryoko Sakai^2,25, Toshihiro Nanki^2,26, Ryuji Koike^2,3, Hitoshi Kohsaka³ and Nobuyuki Miyasaka³, ¹Division of Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology of Rheumatic Diseases, Institute of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan, ²Department of Pharmacovigilance, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ³Department of Rheumatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, Musashino Red Cross Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, ⁵Internal Medicine Division of Hematology, Rheumatology, and Respiratory Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan, ⁶Third Department of Internal Medicine, Obihiro-Kosei General Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan, ⁷Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch/Adeno-Associated Virus Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)/ National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, ⁸Tobata General Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan, ⁹The First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan, ¹⁰Department of Rheumatic Diseases, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan, ¹¹Department of Rheumatology, Ome Municipal General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, ¹²Department of Pharmacovigilance, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences,, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ¹³Department of Rheumatology, Soka Municipal Hospital, Saitama, Japan, ¹⁴Department of Medicine and Rheumatology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, ¹⁵Department of Rheumatology, Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan, ¹⁶Department of Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan, ¹⁷Department of Rheumatology, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan, ¹⁸Department of Internal Medicine, Takikawa Municipal Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan, ¹⁹Department of Rheumatology, Tokyo Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, ²⁰Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane, Japan, ²¹Department of Rheumatology, JA Toride Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan, ²²Clinical Research Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ²³Department of Rheumatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ²⁴Departments of Rheumatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, ²⁵Division of Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology of Rheumatic Diseases, Institute of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan, ²⁶Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX/TMP) is a standard drug for the prophylaxis of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), but is sometimes discontinued due to adverse events (AEs). We have…

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