Abstract Number: 0560 • ACR Convergence 2020
Mortality Burden of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMID): Race/Ethnicity, Sex, and Geographic Variation in the United States
Background/Purpose: Almost every organ system can be affected by immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) characterized by inflammation and therapeutic response to immune-suppressive or anti-inflammatory drugs. Since…Abstract Number: 0044 • ACR Convergence 2020
Characterization of Racial Disparities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Choice and Location of Care
Background/Purpose: Racial disparities in access to care and treatment regimens exist but remain poorly characterized in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient population. Previous studies using…Abstract Number: 0929 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil on Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis-associated Interstitial Lung Disease, and the Difference Between the African Americans versus Non-African Americans
Background/Purpose: Scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) is a pulmonary fibrosing disorder characterized by systemic inflammation and progressive scarring of the lungs that leads to respiratory…Abstract Number: 0045 • ACR Convergence 2020
Healthcare Practitioner Confidence Assessing Rashes in Patients of Skin of Color with Lupus
Background/Purpose: Medical education can promote bias that disproportionately affects patients of color. Patients of color with lupus are especially vulnerable as they often carry a…Abstract Number: 1017 • ACR Convergence 2020
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Risk of Preterm Birth Among Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Rheumatoid Arthritis with Varying Reference Groups
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are independently associated with preterm birth (PTB). Black women have higher risk of both ARD and…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: 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: 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…