Abstracts tagged "Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)"

Abstract Number: 455 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lack of Additive Benefits of Concomitant Methotrexate Use to Tocilizumab Monotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Daily Clinical Practice
Keisuke Izumi¹, Yuko Kaneko², Hidekata Yasuoka³, Noriyuki Seta⁴, Hideto Kameda⁵, Masataka Kuwana⁵ and Tsutomu Takeuchi⁶, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, ²Dept of Internal Medicine, Keio Univ School of Medicine, Shinjuku-ku, Japan, ³Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio Univ School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, ⁴Department of Internal Medicine, Keio university, Tokyo, Japan, ⁵Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, ⁶Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: To explore the benefit of concomitant use of methotrexate (MTX) for the effectiveness of TCZ in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in daily clinical practice.…
Abstract Number: 88 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Weather On Patient Symptoms in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Exploration of “weather sensitivity”
Annika Cutinha¹, Frederick Wolfe² and Kaleb Michaud³, ¹Rheumatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ²National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases, Wichita, KS, ³Rheumatology, National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases & University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often attribute an exacerbation of their symptoms to changes in the weather. There are several studies examining this relationship.…
Abstract Number: 1990 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Risk of Falling Is Equivalent Between Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Healthy Individuals – the Tomorrow Study-
Kenji Mamoto¹, Tatsuya Koike², Tadashi Okano¹, Atsuko Kamiyama², Yuko Sugioka¹, Masahiro Tada¹ and Hiroaki Nakamura¹, ¹Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan, ²Rheumatosurgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have muscle weakness and stiff or painful joints might be at increased risk of falling. The present study…
Abstract Number: 1223 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Frequency of Deep Vein Thromboses and Pulmonary Emboli in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Christian A. Pineau¹, Evelyne Vinet² and Sasha Bernatsky³, ¹Rheumatology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada, ²McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada, ³Clinical Epidemiology, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Ctre, Montreal, QC, Canada
Background/Purpose: There are few data regarding the frequency of deep vein thromboses (DVTs) and pulmonary emboli (PE’s) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To determine…
Abstract Number: 413 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
α(1,2)-Linked Fucosylated Cytokines Are Upregulated in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Takeo Isozaki¹, Jeffrey H. Ruth², M. Asif Amin¹, Phillip L. Campbell¹, Christine M. Ha² and Alisa E. Koch³, ¹Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, ²Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, ³Internal Medicine - Rheumatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
Background/Purpose: Glycosylation is a common post-translational modification of proteins in eukaryotes. Fucosylated glycans are synthesized by fucosyltransferases (futs). We previously reported that sialyl Lewisx, synthesized…
Abstract Number: 89 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Poor to Moderate Performance of Patient Self-Report in Indentifying Periodontitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ted R. Mikuls¹, Jeffrey Payne², Harlan Sayles³, Shawneen Gonzalez², Jeffrey Markt⁴, Mark Beatty², Grant W. Cannon⁵, David McGowan⁶, Gail S. Kerr⁷, Robert Redman⁸, Andreas M. Reimold⁹ and Garth Griffiths¹⁰, ¹Omaha VA Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ²College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, ³College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁴Otol-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁵Division of Rheumatology, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁶Dentistry, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁷Rheumatology, Washington DC VAMC, Georgetown and Howard University, Washington, DC, ⁸Dentistry, Washington DC VA, Georgetown and Howard University, Washington, DC, ⁹Rheumatology, Dallas VA and University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, ¹⁰Dentistry, Dallas VA and University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Background/Purpose: Periodontitis (PD) is a putative risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk and progression. PD is defined as inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive attachment and…
Abstract Number: 2637 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility Analysis of Treat-to-Target Versus Usual Care in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of the Dutch Rheumatoid Arthritis Monitoring Registry
Marloes Vermeer¹, Wietske Kievit², Ina H. Kuper³, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen⁴, Hein J. Bernelot Moens⁵, Theo R. Zijlstra⁶, Alfons A. den Broeder⁷, Piet L.C.M. van Riel², Jaap Fransen² and Mart A.F.J. van de Laar¹, ¹University of Twente & Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, ²Rheumatology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ³Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, ⁴Psychology & Communication, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, ⁵Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Hengelo, Netherlands, ⁶Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, Netherlands, ⁷Rheumatology, Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility Analysis of Treat-to-Target Versus Usual Care in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of the Dutch Rheumatoid Arthritis Monitoring RegistryBackground/Purpose: Treat-to-target (T2T) has proven…
Abstract Number: 1819 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictors of Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Anna Gramling¹, Kaleb Michaud², Harlan Sayles³, Frederick Wolfe⁴ and Michelene Hearth-Holmes⁵, ¹Rheumatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ²Rheumatology, National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases & University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ³Omaha VA Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁴National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases, Wichita, KS, ⁵Internal Medicine/Rheumatology Division, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at high risk for serious infection, including those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Administration…
Abstract Number: 1192 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
IL-21 Regulates B Cell Proliferation and Differentiation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lingyun Sun, Rui Liu and Xia Li, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
Background/Purpose: Interleukin (IL)-21 is a member of type I cytokine family. Recent studies have indicated that IL-21 is an important regulator for human B cell…
Abstract Number: 417 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Potential Role of PTPRD Gene Copy Number Variation in Susceptibility to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seung Cheol Shim¹, Donghyuk Sheen², Mi Kyoung Lim¹ and Hyo Park¹, ¹Medicine, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea, ²Rheumatology, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
Background/Purpose: Since it is important to explore genetic variations associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have led to the identification of RA…
Abstract Number: 105 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Combined Synovial and Structural Ultrasound Score for the Diagnosis of RA
Gary A. Kunkel¹, Grant W. Cannon² and Daniel O. Clegg³, ¹Div of Rheumatology, George Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, ²Division of Rheumatology, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, ³Division of Rheumatology, George E. Wahlen Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Background/Purpose: Current ultrasonographic scoring systems used to assess the degree of finger joint synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not designed for distinguishing healthy or…
Abstract Number: 2607 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Adherence to a Treat-to-Target Strategy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of the Dutch Rheumatoid Arthritis Monitoring Remission Induction Cohort
Marloes Vermeer¹, Ina H. Kuper², Hein J. Bernelot Moens³, Monique Hoekstra⁴, Marcel D. Posthumus⁵, Piet L.C.M. van Riel⁶ and Mart A.F.J. van de Laar⁷, ¹University of Twente & Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, ²Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, ³Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Hengelo, Netherlands, ⁴Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, Netherlands, ⁵Department of Rheumatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center, Groningen, Netherlands, ⁶Rheumatology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ⁷Rheumatology, University of Twente & Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Adherence to a Treat-to-Target Strategy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of the Dutch Rheumatoid Arthritis Monitoring Remission Induction CohortBackground/Purpose: A treat-to-target (T2T) approach has proven…
Abstract Number: 1824 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Do Statins Reduce the Incidence of Connective Tissue Disease? A Retrospective Cohort Study
Thomas W. Schmidt¹, Daniel F. Battafarano¹, Christopher R. Frei², Eric M. Mortensen³ and Ishak Mansi⁴, ¹Rheumatology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, ²Pharmacotherapy Education and Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, ³Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, ⁴Internal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Background/Purpose: Due to their anti-inflammatory effects, statins were proposed to lower the incidence of connective tissue diseases (CTD). The objective of this study is to…
Abstract Number: 1043 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity by Power Doppler Ultrasonography: Association with Routine Clinical Indices and Its Usefulness in Detecting Remission
Hiroaki Taguchi, Kazuo Nishi, Takeo Kudo and Yutaka Okano, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kawasaki Municipal Kawasaki Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
Background/Purpose: Power Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS) is sensitive for detecting synovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We aimed to clarify the association of PDUS findings…
Abstract Number: 426 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Dickkopf-1 Stimulates Fibroblast-Like Synoviocyte Migration Through Janus Kinase Activation
Yubin Luo¹, Bryan Dieffenbach², Jung-Soo Song³, Jinseok Kim⁴, David L. Boyle⁵, Michael Karin⁶, Gary S. Firestein⁷ and Maripat Corr⁸, ¹Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, ²Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, la Jolla, CA, ³Rheumatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea, ⁴Division of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea, South Korea, ⁵Div of Rheum, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, ⁶Departments of Pharmacology, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, ⁷Div of Rheumatology, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, ⁸Medicine, Univ of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Background/Purpose: Wnt (wingless) pathway signaling has been implicated in patterning in embryogenesis and in adult wound healing and homeostasis. A canonical Wnt antagonist, Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1),…

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