Abstract Number: 0039 • ACR Convergence 2021
Elevated IgA Subclass Levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Indications of a Mucosal Origin?
Background/Purpose: Mucosal surfaces may be involved in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (1). IgA is the most abundant class of immunoglobulin at mucosal sites…Abstract Number: 0135 • ACR Convergence 2021
Comparing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Total Cost of Care (TCC) in Those with Optimally Managed Depression to Those with Sub-optimally Managed Depression
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases (RD) are characterized by systemic signs and symptoms, including articular and extra-articular manifestations. Three common forms of RDs are RA, PsA and…Abstract Number: 0200 • ACR Convergence 2021
In Undifferentiated Arthritis, DMARD-treatment Intensified During the Last Decennia but Did Not Result in Improved Outcomes
Background/Purpose: International guidelines stress timely DMARD-initiation in early arthritis, also when classification-criteria are not yet fulfilled. Consequently, undifferentiated arthritis (UA)-patients are increasingly treated despite placebo-controlled…Abstract Number: 0278 • ACR Convergence 2021
Higher Prevalence of Eccentric Hypertrophy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Case-Control Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and a strong association with abnormalities in the left ventricular (LV) geometry.…Abstract Number: 0306 • ACR Convergence 2021
Allergic Disorders in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Compared with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Allergic disorders are occasionally seen in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) [1]. Risk factors are unclear for allergic disorders.We aimed to compare the…Abstract Number: 0515 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Extracellular Sulfatase-2 Inhibitor OKN-007 Abrogates TNF-α-induced Inflammatory Mediators in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: Recent unpublished findings from our lab show that the extracellular enzyme sulfatase-2 (Sulf-2) facilitates pro-inflammatory TNF-α signaling which activates rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts (RASFs).…Abstract Number: 0579 • ACR Convergence 2021
Predicting Treatment Change in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with TNF Inhibitors as First-Line Biologic Agent
Background/Purpose: Patient characteristics including serostatus, body mass index (BMI), and smoking are considered to be associated with their response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) treatment…Abstract Number: 0608 • ACR Convergence 2021
Adaptation of a Shared Decision-Making Tool for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Decisions with Indigenous Patients
Background/Purpose: Patient decision aids (PtDA) can enable shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. We have previously developed a PtDA for first-line methotrexate-based treatment options…Abstract Number: 0787 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association of Hemoglobin Levels and Radiographic Progression in the BRASS Registry
Background/Purpose: To evaluate baseline hemoglobin (Hb) and radiographic progression over time for patients in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Rheumatoid Arthritis Sequential Study (BRASS) registry.Methods:…Abstract Number: 0803 • ACR Convergence 2021
Rheumatoid Arthritis Practice Performance (RAPP) Project at 6 Years: Population Medicine (POPMED) Principles and Treat to Target (T2T) Care Yield Dramatic Improvements in Both Outcomes and Access for RA Patients and Productivity for Rheumatologists
Background/Purpose: The RAPP quality improvement project is a voluntary consortium of practicing rheumatologists founded in 2013 by Timothy Harrington MD, MACR. The primary focus is…Abstract Number: 0821 • ACR Convergence 2021
Baseline Characteristics Predictive of Remission in Patients with RA Following Treatment with IV Abatacept: Post Hoc Analysis of a Real-world Observational Study
Background/Purpose: Identifying factors associated with treatment response and remission in patients with RA may assist with therapeutic decision-making. An international observational study evaluated efficacy and…Abstract Number: 0838 • ACR Convergence 2021
Predictors of Treatment for Inflammatory Arthritis with Immune Modulating Medications (IMM) in US Veterans
Background/Purpose: Non-treatment and treatment delays contribute to suboptimal symptom control and irreversible joint damage in patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA). This investigations objective was to…Abstract Number: 0982 • ACR Convergence 2021
B Cells Repertoire Repartition Predicts Response to Methotrexate at 6 and 12 Months in Naïve RA: A Machine Learning Driven Approach
Background/Purpose: The adaptive immune system plays a central role in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Moreover, the composition of the B cell repertoire and its perturbation…Abstract Number: 1067 • ACR Convergence 2021
Experiences of Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic poses new challenges for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to manage their self-care, such as being physically active, maintaining emotional wellbeing,…Abstract Number: 1198 • ACR Convergence 2021
Ultrasonography of the Median Nerve in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Suspicion of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome and a common extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Different causes of CTS…
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