Abstracts tagged "risk factors"

Abstract Number: 0130 • ACR Convergence 2023
Association of HLA-DRB1 Alleles with Coronary Artery Calcium, Abdominal Aortic Calcium, and Carotid Intima-media Thickness in a Multi-ethnic Community-living Population
Manmeet Kaur¹, Ronit Katz², Michael H. Criqui¹, Maripat Corr³, Wendy S. Post⁴, Matthew Budoff⁵, Gerald P. Morris³ and Jan M. Hughes-Austin³, ¹University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, ²University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ³University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, ⁴Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, ⁵Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Background/Purpose: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DRB1 alleles with specific common amino acids referred to as the shared epitope (SE) have been linked to endothelial dysfunction…
Abstract Number: 0532 • ACR Convergence 2023
Factors Associated with Cause-specific Discontinuation of Long-term Anti-tumor Necrosis Factor Agent Use in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
bora nam¹, Nayeon Choi², Bon San Koo³, Jiyeong Kim², Ji-Hui Shin¹, Seunghun lee⁴, kyung bin Joo⁴ and Tae-Hwan Kim¹, ¹Department of Rheumatology, Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, South Korea, ²Biostatistical Consulting and Research Lab, Medical Research Collaborating Center, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea, ³Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, ⁴Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, South Korea
Background/Purpose: Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents have proven to be effective in treating Ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, a significant number of patients discontinue or switch…
Abstract Number: 1258 • ACR Convergence 2023
“What Is My Risk Really?”: A Qualitative Exploration and Ideal-Type Analysis of Preventive Interventions Among Individuals at Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lara S Chapman¹, Heidi J Siddle¹, Stefan Serban², Kulveer Mankia¹, Christopher Rooney³, Zhain Mustufvi⁴, Simon Pini⁵ and Karen Vinall-Collier⁴, ¹Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ²Public Health Directorate, NHS England North West Region, Manchester, United Kingdom, ³University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ⁴School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ⁵Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: A preclinical phase of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in which ‘at-risk’ individuals develop autoantibodies and/or symptoms and progress to clinical arthritis and classifiable RA, is…
Abstract Number: 2010 • ACR Convergence 2023
B-FROST: Chronic OBstructive Pulmonary Disease and Vertebral FRacture of OSTeoporotic Origin: Results of a Real-life Cohort
Amine Mouamnia, Armentieres Hospital Center, Armentieres, France
Background/Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the airways. It is mainly caused by smoking. Active smoking is a risk factor…
Abstract Number: 2516 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Effect of Starting Prednisone Dose on the Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Katrina Nguyen¹, Jennifer Du¹, Jiaxiao shi² and Antony Lin¹, ¹Kaiser SCAL, Fontana, CA, ²SCPMG, Pasadena, CA
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a systemic inflammatory syndrome that is characterized by widespread pain and stiffness around the shoulders, pelvic girdle and neck. PMR…
Abstract Number: L08 • ACR Convergence 2022
Breakthrough Acute COVID-19 Infection During the US Omicron Surge Following Administration of Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab in Immunocompromised Patients with Rheumatologic Disorders
Christopher Podgorski¹ and Deborah Parks², ¹BJC/Washington University Consortium, St. Louis, MO, ²Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, St. Louis, MO
Background/Purpose: Treatment with Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab 150/150 mg was authorized by the FDA on 12/8/21 under an Emergency Use Authorization as pre-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19 infection. The…
Abstract Number: 1958 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Increased Risk of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is the Impact of Glucocorticoids, Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Disease Activity: A Danish Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study in the DANBIO Registry
Sabine Dieperink¹, Bente Glintborg², Frank Mehnert³, Mette Nørgaard³, Louise Bruun Oestergaard⁴, Thomas Benfield⁵, Christian Torp-Pedersen⁶, Andreas Petersen⁷ and Merete Lund Hetland¹, ¹Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark, ²Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Virum, Denmark, ³Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark, ⁴Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark, ⁵Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark, ⁶Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Copenhagen, Denmark, ⁷Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
Background/Purpose: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) has high mortality.[1] We have previously identified an approximately doubled risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),[2] but the role…
Abstract Number: 0354 • ACR Convergence 2022
Clinical and Economic Characterization of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Cumulative Corticosteroid Dose over 1 Year: Real-World Observation of Commercially Insured Adults in the United States
Sandra Sze-jung Wu¹, Allison Perry², Helen Varker³, Rich Bizier³, Liisa Palmer³ and Gary Bryant⁴, ¹AstraZeneca, Hockessin, DE, ²IBM Watson Health, New York, NY, ³Merative, Cambridge, MA, ⁴AstraZeneca, New Castle, DE
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex, heterogeneous disease associated with periods of flares. Identifying patients at risk of severe disease and associated resource…
Abstract Number: 0991 • ACR Convergence 2022
Prior Use of Autoimmune Disease Treatments Among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Myositis Hospitalized with COVID-19
Cassandra Calabrese¹, Gelareh Atefi², Kristin Evans³, Meghan Moynihan³, Liisa Palmer³ and Sandra Sze-jung Wu⁴, ¹Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Heights, OH, ²AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE, ³Merative, Cambridge, MA, ⁴AstraZeneca, Hockessin, DE
Background/Purpose: To compare use of autoimmune disease treatments between patients with and without severe COVID-19 (COVID) in cohorts of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),…
Abstract Number: 1475 • ACR Convergence 2022
Epidemiology of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Uzair Khan¹, Izza Bazigh², Achint Patel³, Aaparna Singh³, Neha Ghalib³, Ghazi Farman⁴, Salman Muddassir³, Farrukh Zaidi⁵, Sami Mughni³ and Adam Grunbaum⁶, ¹HCA Healthcare Florida / USF Morsani College of Medicine GME Consortium / Oak Hill Hospital, Odessa, FL, ²HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill, FL, ³HCA Healthcare Florida / USF Morsani College of Medicine GME Consortium / Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill, FL, ⁴Rehman Medical College, Spring Hill, FL, ⁵HCA Healthcare Florida / USF Morsani College of Medicine GME Consortium / Oak Hill Hospital, Port Richey, FL, ⁶Gulf Coast Rheumatology, Trinity, FL
Background/Purpose: Vascular events, including cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) occur earlier and more frequently in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) compared with healthy individuals. Several studies…
Abstract Number: 1989 • ACR Convergence 2022
Predictors of Flare in the RHEUmatoid Arthritis Medication TAPering (RHEUMTAP) Cohort
Nada Alrifai¹, Mohamed Tageldin², Malavikalakshmi Attur², Nicholas Wilson², Rebecca schorr² and Tarun Sharma², ¹Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, ²Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Long term use of conventional synthetic DMARDs (csDMARDs) and biologics in RA has clinical risks including infection and malignancy. Few RCTs and real-world studies…
Abstract Number: 0372 • ACR Convergence 2022
Incidence and Risk of Overall Infections in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis Receiving Biologic Therapies: A Real-world Prospective Observational Study Using KOBIO Registry
Kyung Min Ko¹ and Su-Jin Moon², ¹International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea, ²Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Background/Purpose: Infection is a perpetual concern in patients treated with biological therapy. However, long-term real-world data on infectious profile of AS patients are lacking The…
Abstract Number: 1055 • ACR Convergence 2022
Associations of Potential Risk Factors with Severe Outcomes in Scleroderma Renal Crisis: Results from a Single Center Study
Alex Luta¹, Saloni Godbole¹ and Virginia Steen², ¹Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, ²Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Background/Purpose: Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC) is a severe and life-threatening complication of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Given the rare nature of SSc, it is challenging to…
Abstract Number: 1484 • ACR Convergence 2022
Management of the Heightened Risk for Clinical Events from Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) in an Established Cohort of Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Megan Zhao¹, Kevin Williams², Douglas Jacoby³, Rui Feng⁴ and Victoria Werth⁵, ¹Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, ²Temple University Hospital System, Philadelphia, ³University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, ⁴University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ⁵Philadelphia VAMC, Philadelphia, PA, USA and Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Background/Purpose: Lupus erythematosus (LE) patients are at heightened risk of clinical events, chiefly heart attacks and strokes, caused by ASCVD. To address this problem, we…
Abstract Number: 2012 • ACR Convergence 2022
Predictors of Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with Biologics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Yasmin Khader, Azizullah Beran, Sami Ghazaleh, Rawish Fatima, Ashu Acharya and Nezam Altorok, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Background/Purpose: Biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) have emerged as an effective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), improving patients’ quality of life throughout the disease course.…

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