Abstract Number: 0298 • ACR Convergence 2020
Local Genetic Ancestry Associations with Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with heterogeneous clinical manifestations which are known to vary in severity by race. Health disparities in…Abstract Number: 1963 • ACR Convergence 2020
Variation in Quality of Care Among Patient Sociodemographic Groups in RISE Practices
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have shown that sociodemographic factors are associated with quality of care. Using the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) registry, we assessed…Abstract Number: 0443 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups Diagnosed with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated structural and systematic barriers in access to healthcare for racial and ethnic minorities. The impact of these increased barriers…Abstract Number: PP12 • ACR Convergence 2020
COVID-19, Racism, and Gender Discrimination: The Function of Stress in Widening the Gap in Health Disparities
Background/Purpose: Populations experiencing rheumatic diseases are often at higher risk of increased levels of stress. This may result in disease complications and can potentially lead…Abstract Number: 0531 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prevalence of Systemic Sclerosis, Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis, and Giant Cell Arteritis in the United States by Race and Ethnicity: An Analysis Using Electronic Health Records
Background/Purpose: Epidemiological studies suggest differences in the prevalence and disease severity of certain autoimmune diseases by race and ethnicity. In this study, we evaluate the…Abstract Number: 1853 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Racial Differences in Highly Effective Contraceptive Use Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with SLE
Background/Purpose: Highly effective contraception (HEC), which includes intrauterine devices, implants and sterilization, is safe for women with SLE and has a < 1% failure rate…Abstract Number: 697 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Differing Opinions on Clinical Research Between Healthcare Providers and Lupus Patients
Background/Purpose: Although SLE disproportionately affects minority racial groups, this population is significantly under-represented in clinical trials, increasing risk for underpowered, incorrect conclusions in race-based sub-group…Abstract Number: 1742 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Ethnicity and Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Manifestations Risk in a Large Multi-Ethnic Cohort
Background/Purpose: Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus (NLE) is an acquired autoimmune disorder of newborns secondary to the transplacental passage of maternal anti-Ro/La antibodies. Prior studies have suggested…Abstract Number: 273 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Incidence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus By Income: A Nationwide Study
Background/Purpose: The incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) varies significantly across patients from different racial/ethnic backgrounds, and is highest in non-Caucasian populations. In addition, poverty…Abstract Number: 881 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Comorbidities with DAS28 Disease Status and Remission in Race/Ethnic Groups with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Racial/ethnic disparities in comorbidity (CM) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may confound treatment and outcomes. Rheumatic Disease Comorbidity Index (RDCI) is a validated tool predicting…Abstract Number: 2803 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
48-Year Trends in Systemic Sclerosis Mortality in the United States, 1968-2015: Steady Decrease for 15 Years after 33 Years of Continuous Increase
Background/Purpose: A comprehensive evaluation of long-term trends in systemic sclerosis (SSc) mortality is important to understand the influence of recent advances in SSc management and…Abstract Number: 219 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disparities in Patients’ Expectations of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Background/Purpose: A previous study examining patients’ expectations of elective foot and ankle surgery found that race is significantly associated with expectations. In this study, using…Abstract Number: 117 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors and Dmards Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting millions of Americans with societal costs estimated in the billions. With the expansion in…Abstract Number: 1252 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Socioeconomic Status and Not Race Associated with Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Socioeconomic Status and Not Race Associated with Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Background/Purpose: Ethnic disparities in outcomes of RA patients have been…Abstract Number: 1469 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Coronary Territories Are Not Affected in Mexican Mestizo Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Comparison to Matched Controls: Evaluation Using Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
Background/Purpose: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (TSE) assess local and…