Abstract Number: 1819 • ACR Convergence 2020
Altered Brain Functional Connectivity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Cognitive dysfunction (CD) is very prevalent in SLE and significantly affects quality of life. Altered functional brain mechanisms are associated with CD in SLE.…Abstract Number: 1835 • ACR Convergence 2020
Evaluation of Low Dose Glucocorticoid Effects on Infection Occurrence in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Infection is major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient. The past exploratory study suggested various infection risk in SLE…Abstract Number: 1987 • ACR Convergence 2020
Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Transitioning to Adult Care
Background/Purpose: The transition from pediatric to adult care is a vulnerable period and is linked to increased healthcare utilization and poor outcomes. We sought to…Abstract Number: 0048 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determinants of Participation in Clinical Trials Among Patients with Lupus in the United States
Background/Purpose: Patient and family participation in research is critical to improving health outcomes, and identifying factors that contribute to participation or lack of participation in…Abstract Number: 0256 • ACR Convergence 2020
Patient Perspective of the Type 1 and 2 SLE Model: A Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: To better characterize the signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) we have developed a conceptual model to characterize SLE activity into two dimensions: Type 1…Abstract Number: 0273 • ACR Convergence 2020
Lupus Nephritis Is Associated with a Reduced Prevalence of Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Patients with SLE have poor health related quality of life (HRQoL), however the differences in the predominant causes of decreased HRQoL across subgroups of…Abstract Number: 0291 • ACR Convergence 2020
SLAMF7 and CD38 on NK Cells Represent Potential New Therapeutic Targets for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies. For this reason, anti-B cell therapy seems to be…Abstract Number: 0433 • ACR Convergence 2020
Racial Disparities and New SLE-Specific Predictors of Stroke and Ischemic Heart Disease in Patients with Lupus
Background/Purpose: In the US, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of disparities in life expectancy between black and white populations. We recently reported a…Abstract Number: 0570 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Patient Perspective on Using Digital Resources to Address Unmet Needs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The clinical variability of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) caused by the unpredictability of flares contributes to patients experiencing a diminished sense of social support.…Abstract Number: 0837 • ACR Convergence 2020
Deletion of miR-223 Exacerbates Lupus Nephritis by Targeting S1pr1 in Faslpr/lpr Mice
Background/Purpose: To identify new candidate genes regulated by micro RNAs (miRNAs) and involved in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), we integrated miRNA and…Abstract Number: 0857 • ACR Convergence 2020
Agreement of Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Between a University and Commercial Laboratory
Background/Purpose: Therapeutic blood monitoring is not yet an accepted practice in rheumatology. Although hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) blood level monitoring has been utilized in limited pharmacokinetic studies…Abstract Number: 0936 • ACR Convergence 2020
Urine Proteomics and Single Cell Transcriptomics Identify IL-16 as a Biomarker for Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Treatment of lupus nephritis relies on renal histopathological features. However, renal biopsies do not capture patient-specific active biological pathways. Urine proteomic biomarkers could revolutionize…Abstract Number: 1017 • ACR Convergence 2020
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Risk of Preterm Birth Among Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Rheumatoid Arthritis with Varying Reference Groups
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are independently associated with preterm birth (PTB). Black women have higher risk of both ARD and…Abstract Number: 1146 • ACR Convergence 2020
Pilot Study of an Internet-Based Pain Coping Skills Training Program for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) have increased symptoms of fatigue, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, which are associated with negative impacts on quality…Abstract Number: 1272 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Remission and Low Disease Activity Status on Hospitalizations Among SLE Patients from the GLADEL Latin American Cohort
Background/Purpose: To determine whether remission and low disease activity state (LDAS) reduce hospitalizations in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.Methods: A multi-ethnic, multi-national Latin-American SLE cohort…
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