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: 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: 1864 • ACR Convergence 2022
Hepatitis B Exposure and Infection in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Prevalence, Presentation, and Treatment Response
Background/Purpose: Hepatitis B (HBV) screening in patients with autoimmune conditions is vital prior to the initiation of immunosuppressive therapy given the risk of HBV reactivation.…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…Abstract Number: 0078 • ACR Convergence 2022
Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis by Primary Care Physicians and Rheumatologists: A Retrospective Study in Three Health Systems
Background/Purpose: Most patients with undiagnosed ankylosing spondylitis (AS) seek care for back pain from primary care providers (PCPs), and treatment strategies adopted by PCPs may…Abstract Number: 0222 • ACR Convergence 2022
Primary Care Provider Utilization of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Acute Gout Flares: A Novel Opportunity for Rheumatology-Focused Educational Curricula
Background/Purpose: Gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis, can be challenging to identify, especially when clinical criteria are insufficient to support a diagnosis. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK…Abstract Number: 0231 • ACR Convergence 2022
Primary Care Physician’s Perspective and Needs on Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis: REUCARE Program for Early Referral
Background/Purpose: Primary care physicians (PCPs) play a crucial role in early recognition and rapid referral of patients with inflammatory arthritis to improve early management and…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…Abstract Number: 1098 • ACR Convergence 2022
Perceived Barriers and Opportunities to Accessing Rheumatoid Arthritis Care on Navajo Nation: The Primary Care Providers’ Perspectives
Background/Purpose: Navajo Nation is the largest American Indian reservation, home to 250,000 tribal members living on 27,000 square miles. The prevalence of RA among the…Abstract Number: 1230 • ACR Convergence 2022
Diabetes Mellitus Nailfold Capillaroscopy Pattern: DM Pattern
Background/Purpose: Recent data has shown the presence of nailfold architecture abnormalities in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the changes has been associated with uncontrolled disease.…Abstract Number: 1306 • ACR Convergence 2022
Improving Osteoporosis Screening in Individuals of Color
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis, including the clinical event of fragility fracture is an ever-increasing public health burden. Effective screening techniques and well as therapies to reduce future…Abstract Number: 0139 • ACR Convergence 2021
Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis by Primary Care Physicians and Rheumatologists in an Academic Health System: A Retrospective Study
Background/Purpose: While recommendations for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are largely aligned across various guidelines,1,2 there remains variability in the treatment. Patients with inflammatory…
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