Abstract Number: 0352 • ACR Convergence 2024
Fast-tracking Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis: A Novel Approach to Public Health Advocacy and Awareness
Background/Purpose: The Act on Axial SpA campaign is dedicated to minimising the lengthy 8.5-year delay in diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) by implementing a pioneering…Abstract Number: 0547 • ACR Convergence 2024
EspANDE Project: Improvement of Primary Care-Rheumatology Coordination in Spondyloarthritis in a Health Area in Northern Spain
Background/Purpose: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) constitutes a diverse set of inflammatory rheumatic diseases with a prevalence of 1.9% in the general population. Diagnostic delay, identified as a…Abstract Number: 1079 • ACR Convergence 2024
Early Recognition of Myositis: Time Correlation Between Transaminases and Inflammatory Myopathy in a Community-Based Rheumatology Practice
Background/Purpose: Recognizing muscle breakdown as a potential cause of elevated transaminases is crucial in the primary care setting to facilitate early referral to rheumatology for…Abstract Number: 1213 • ACR Convergence 2024
High Prevalence of and Medication Use in Musculoskeletal and Chronic Multisite Pain in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Framingham Heart Study
Background/Purpose: Over 100 million adults have chronic pain, largely affecting older adults who often have >1 chronic pain condition. Traditionally, chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPC)…Abstract Number: 1291 • ACR Convergence 2024
A Needs Assessment to Inform the Design of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents
Background/Purpose: Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training is increasingly integrated into internal medicine (IM) residency training. However, POCUS programs often focus on cardiac and peripheral line skills…Abstract Number: 1295 • ACR Convergence 2024
A Qualitative Survey of Internal Medicine Residents’ Understanding of Appropriate ANA Testing: An 11-Year Update Since the ‘Choosing Wisely’ Campaign
Background/Purpose: ANA testing is recommended when there is a reasonable clinical suspicion for systemic autoimmune disease. Testing in the setting of low pre-test probability, however,…Abstract Number: 1536 • ACR Convergence 2024
Prescription Rates of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Lupus Nephritis: A Comparative Study Across Specialties
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis is a well-known and severe complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Angiotensin-converting…Abstract Number: 1351 • ACR Convergence 2023
HPV Vaccination in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients Seen in an Academic Rheumatology Center
Background/Purpose: Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with rheumatic disease (RD) may face disproportionate risk of HPV and associated cancers due to immune dysregulation, immunosuppression and…Abstract Number: 1819 • ACR Convergence 2023
Clinical Indications Associated with New Opioid Use for Pain Management in the United Kingdom Using National Primary Care Data
Background/Purpose: Prescription opioids for non-cancer pain in the UK have increased considerably over the past two decades, alongside a rise in associated harms. Despite the…Abstract Number: 1848 • ACR Convergence 2023
Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated with HPV Vaccination in Young Adults with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: The HPV vaccine is safe and immunogenic in RD patients but uptake is suboptimal. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with HPV vaccination in…Abstract Number: 1994 • ACR Convergence 2023
How Is Paracetamol Prescribed in Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis in France? Paracetamol Prescription Patterns in the Real-World General Practice
Background/Purpose: Lower back pain (LBP) and osteoarthritis (OA) are the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders in the general population significantly impacting patients' quality of life. An…Abstract Number: 2075 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Impact of Rheumatology Fellow Initiated Curriculum Design on Resident Education
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology fellows have a critical role as medical educators for residents and offer unique perspectives on patient care. Fellow scholarly activity is an ACGME…Abstract Number: 0140 • ACR Convergence 2023
Extent of Recording of 2019 EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a UK Healthcare Database
Background/Purpose: The 2019 EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria allow classification of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for research. They reflect updates in current understanding of SLE…Abstract Number: 1120 • ACR Convergence 2023
Target Serum Urate Levels, Recurrent Gout Flare Rates, and Gout-Primary Hospitalizations: Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of 3,613 Gout Patients
Background/Purpose: Despite rheumatology guidelines' emphasis on treat-to-target-serum-urate (SU) levels (<6 or <5 mg/dL, urate crystal sub-saturation points), this pathophysiology-based recommendation is not accepted in primary…Abstract Number: 0005 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Rheumatology Access Expansion (RAE) Initiative: Improving Rheumatoid Arthritis Care on Navajo Nation Through Primary Care Provider Education
Background/Purpose: The burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the United States falls disproportionately on communities of color and rural populations. The Navajo Nation is the…
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