Abstract Number: 1859 • ACR Convergence 2020
Curdlan-induced Villous Permeability, Luminal Pathobiont Translocation to the Ileal Crypts, Ileitis and Arthritis Are Mitigated by Clostridia in Colonised Germ-free SKG Mice
Background/Purpose: IL-23 dependent spondylitis, arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) recapitulate human spondyloarthropathy (SpA) in 1,3 beta glucan (curdlan)-treated SKG mice. Human SpA and SKG…Abstract Number: 0309 • ACR Convergence 2020
Diagnostic Delay in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Population Based Study
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is important for improving long-term outcomes. Trends in diagnostic delay of PsA in the US and factors associated…Abstract Number: 1312 • ACR Convergence 2020
Time-dependent Analysis of Incident Extra-articular Manifestations and Comorbidities in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Background/Purpose: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients have higher morbidity and mortality compared to healthy controls. Much of this excess disease burden is related to extra-articular manifestations…Abstract Number: 1862 • ACR Convergence 2020
Genetic Influences on Occurrence of Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in First-degree Relatives During a Prospective Study Lasting 35 Years
Background/Purpose: To investigate the recurrence rate (RR) of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) over a lifespan, probands with clinically diagnosed AS and their first-degree relatives (FDRs) were…Abstract Number: 0310 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prediction of Psoriatic Arthritis Tool (PRESTO) Study – Interim Report
Background/Purpose: A simple, scalable tool that identifies psoriasis patients at high risk for developing PsA could improve early detection and facilitate early intervention. Our overall…Abstract Number: 1313 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prevalence of Extra-Articular Manifestations in Early Ankylosing Spondylitis versus Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of 1504 Patients
Background/Purpose: Uveitis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are Extra-articular manifestations (EAM) of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A recent meta-analysis comparing EAMs in patients with ankylosing…Abstract Number: 1863 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical History as Tool for Diagnosis and Classification of Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (Axial Spondyloarthritis): Evidence from a 35-Year Follow-up Family Study of a Swiss Cohort
Background/Purpose: Lack of sensitivity or specificity of symptoms may induce uncertainty in diagnosis and classification of AS/axSpA. We investigated if balanced sensitivity and specificity of…Abstract Number: 0338 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increased Risk of Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a systemic inflammatory disease that involves musculoskeletal and skin manifestations. Such autoimmune disease has been associated with increased lymphoproliferative disease…Abstract Number: 1320 • ACR Convergence 2020
Are Coping Strategies, Anxiety and Depression Associated with Daily Physical Activity in Patient with Axial SpA?
Background/Purpose: Background: Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who are more physically active experience less pain and better physical functioning. It is also known that psychological…Abstract Number: 1864 • ACR Convergence 2020
How to Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis in 2020? A Data-Driven Estimation of the Disease Probability in Patients with a priori Different Likelihoods of the Diagnosis
Background/Purpose: The diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is often delayed by several years and reducing that gap between symptom onset and diagnosis poses a major…Abstract Number: 0342 • ACR Convergence 2020
Multimorbidity Clusters in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients have a higher prevalence of cardiometabolic and other morbidities compared to the general population. Studies suggest that a single clinical…Abstract Number: 1334 • ACR Convergence 2020
Does Interstitial Lung Disease Represent a Real Comorbidity in Spondyloarthritis Patients? Results from an Ultrasound, Monocentric, Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Background: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a frequent complication in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) where it represents the most common extra-articular involvement (with a prevalence…Abstract Number: 1878 • ACR Convergence 2020
Consensus Definitions for MRI Lesions in the Spine of Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: First Analysis from the Assessments in SpondyloArthritis International Society Classification Cohort
Background/Purpose: A broad spectrum of MRI lesions has been described in the spine of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and a recent consensus from the…Abstract Number: 0348 • ACR Convergence 2020
Biologics History and Sex Are Linked to Golimumab Discontinuation in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Sub-Analysis of the Post-Registration GO-Practice Study
Background/Purpose: Golimumab (GLM) is the latest anti-TNFα to be indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The post-registration GO-PRACTICE…Abstract Number: 1339 • ACR Convergence 2020
COVID-19 in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis: A Prospective Study on the Effects of Comorbidities and DMARDs on Clinical Outcomes
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly emerged as the most challenging global health crisis in a generation. Affecting initially China, New York City (NYC) quickly…