Abstract Number: 1961 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of GTF2I Region Polymorphism with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis, but Not with ANCA-Associated Vasculitis and Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, in a Japanese Population
Background/Purpose: Genome-wide association studies of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Chinese and Korean populations identified striking association with a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs73366469, located…Abstract Number: 1966 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transcriptome and Methylome Integrative Molecular Analysis Uncovers a New Systemic Autoimmune Disease Classification
Background/Purpose: Systemic autoimmune diseases (SADs) are chronic inflammatory conditions with autoimmune aetiology and many common clinical features, difficulting diagnosis and adequate treatment decisions. Finding new…Abstract Number: 2377 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Body Image in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: In health conditions that cause changes in appearance, especially in areas of the body that are highly visible and socially salient (e.g., face and…Abstract Number: 1639 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Longitudinal Evolution in a Nationwide Cohort Originally Classified As Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Background/Purpose: Ever since Mixed Connective Tissue Disease was presented as a distinct entity in 1972, it has been discussed whether MCTD represents an undifferentiated, transient…Abstract Number: 2008 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
“Intrathoracic Manifestations of Connective Tissue Diseases on High Resolution Computed Tomography”
Background/Purpose: Connective tissue diseases (CTD) can cause intrathoracic involvement, increasing patients morbidity and mortality. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is a key method for evaluation of…Abstract Number: 2681 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Epidemiology and Survival of Systemic Sclerosis-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an immune disorder characterized by vasculopathy and fibrosis. SSc may overlap with another disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).…Abstract Number: 2964 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Influences of Various Factors on Survival of Patients Treated with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Specific Drugs Combination Therapy in Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases
Background/Purpose: In patients with connective tissue disease (CTD), especially systemic sclerosis (SSc), several mechanisms have been implicated for the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH), including…Abstract Number: 1880 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Circulating Microparticle Populations May Differentiate Between Connective Tissue Diseases.
Background/Purpose: Microparticles (MPs) are membrane-bound vesicles derived from vascular and intravascular cells such as endothelial cells (EMPs) and platelets (PMPs). Circulating MPs levels are altered…Abstract Number: 2588 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pulmonary Hypertension In Patients With Anti-U1-RNP Antibodies
Background/Purpose: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTD). Patients with anti-U1-RNP antibodies belong to…Abstract Number: 619 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Survival and Prognostic Factors In Patients With Connective Tissue Disease Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Results From Korean Nationwide Registry
Background/Purpose: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a major cause of mortality in connective tissue disease (CTD). We sought to quantify survival and determine factors predictive…Abstract Number: 680 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Plasma Level of Galectin-3 Binding Protein Reflects Type I Interferon Activity and Is Highly Increased in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Ongoing production of type I interferons (IFN) is a key element in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Type I IFNs trigger the…