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: 2326 • ACR Convergence 2024
Development and Evaluation of a Machine Learning Model for the Early Identification of Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Delays in diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are associated with indolent and non-specific signs and symptoms, and often result in physical impairment and poorer…Abstract Number: 0134 • ACR Convergence 2024
Use of Oral Contraceptives in Females with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: United Kingdom-population Based Study
Background/Purpose: While the use of oral contraceptives in females with immune mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is acknowledged as a risk factor…Abstract Number: 0135 • ACR Convergence 2024
Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Is Not Dependent on Disease Duration: United Kingdom Based Population Study
Background/Purpose: Risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to the general population; however whether this risk changes with…Abstract Number: 0191 • ACR Convergence 2024
Beyond the Symptoms: Exploring Cognitive Bias in Lupus Diagnosis Within Primary Care
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous autoimmune rheumatic disease whose prognosis varies by race and sex. To understand whether the cognitive processes of…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: 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: 0896 • ACR Convergence 2022
Screening of Lipids in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Academic Rheumatology Practice Quality Improvement Analysis
Background/Purpose: Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality compared with the general population. The American College of Cardiology/American…
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