Abstract Number: 1121 • ACR Convergence 2023
Cardiovascular Safety of Febuxostat in Patients with Gout or Hyperuricemia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: To this date, a causal relationship between febuxostat and cardiovascular disease remains controversial as comparison between trials can be challenging and may lead to…Abstract Number: 1188 • ACR Convergence 2023
Development of a Method to Isolate Functional Mitochondria and Assess Their Functionality and Integration in Joint Tissues: In Vitro and in Vivo Models
Background/Purpose: There is not cure or an efficient treatment for the osteoarthritis (OA). Mitochondrial damage and dysfunction are described during OA process modulating chondrocyte function…Abstract Number: 1200 • ACR Convergence 2023
Self-Reported Effectiveness of Cannabis for Arthritis-Related Pain
Background/Purpose: Pain management remains a significant challenge for individuals with rheumatic diseases (RDs), often causing patients to seek complementary or alternative treatments to traditional medications.…Abstract Number: 1563 • ACR Convergence 2023
Methotrexate: A Safe and Effective Therapeutic Alternative in Behçet´s Disease
Background/Purpose: Behçet's disease (BD) is characterized by great clinical heterogeneity. The therapeutic strategy for BD could be tailored to the specific needs of the patient,…Abstract Number: 1569 • ACR Convergence 2023
Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib and Tocilizumab in 84 Patients with Takayasu Arteritis: Single-Center Post-Hoc Analysis of a Prospective Study
Background/Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib and tocilizumab in patients with Takayasu arteritis (TAK) in real world situation. Methods: A post-hoc analysis…Abstract Number: 1767 • ACR Convergence 2023
TNF-α Utilizes the TWEAK/Fn-14 Axis in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts to Induce Inflammation
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF)-α is a proinflammatory cytokine in rheumatoid arthritis that transduces intracellular signal transduction pathways through specific receptors, TNF-R1, and TNF-R2. The…Abstract Number: 036 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Predictive Factors of Long-lasting Remission Following Anakinra Withdrawal in Patients with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis After Achievement of Clinical Inactive Disease
Background/Purpose: Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is a rare autoinflammatory disease of unknown etiology. Several uncontrolled studies showed that early treatment with anakinra is associated…Abstract Number: 0047 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cenerimod, a Novel Selective S1P1 Receptor Modulator, Prevents or Attenuates Joint Inflammation in Several Preclinical Models of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Targeting the sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) pathway has become an attractive target for therapeutic intervention in autoimmune diseases due to its selective impact on the migration…Abstract Number: 2260 • ACR Convergence 2022
Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation Improves Destabilized Medial Meniscus-Induced Osteoarthritis Pain Associated with Significant Serum Biomarker Changes
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 32.5 million US adults and characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling and functional disability.…Abstract Number: 0474 • ACR Convergence 2022
Utility of Optimization of Tocilizumab Therapy in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Multicenter Study of 471 Patients
Background/Purpose: Tocilizumab (TCZ) has shown to be useful in the treatment of large-vessel vasculitis, including giant cell arteritis (GCA). There is general agreement on the…Abstract Number: PP07 • ACR Convergence 2022
Remissions and Vigilance
Background/Purpose: I've been diagnosed with spondyloarthritis (SpA) for a little more than 7 1/2 years. That diagnosis was preceded by roughly 9 months of significant…Abstract Number: 0589 • ACR Convergence 2022
Restoration of NAD+ Levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis with NAD+ Boosters as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy to Resolve Acute Inflammation
Background/Purpose: This study aimed to: 1- Evaluate the levels of NAD+ and gene transcripts involved in its metabolism in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients. 2- Analyse…Abstract Number: 0597 • ACR Convergence 2022
TNF-α Utilizes the TWEAK/Fn-14 Axis in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: TNF-α is a proinflammatory cytokine in rheumatoid arthritis that exerts effect through specific receptors TNFR1/2. Though it is a primary therapeutic target, there exist…Abstract Number: 0626 • ACR Convergence 2022
Elucidating the Expression and Role of Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts and a Rat Adjuvant-induced Arthritis Model
Background/Purpose: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/Kexin type-9 (PCSK9) is the most recognized serine protease for its pathological role in cardiovascular diseases, however, its role in inflammatory diseases,…Abstract Number: 0690 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Physiological Ketone Body Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Potently Neutralizes APS-Associated NETosis
Background/Purpose: Malleable metabolic pathways guide both productive and pathological neutrophil functions, including neutrophil extracellular trap release (NETosis). NETosis plays an important role in APS pathophysiology.…