Abstract Number: 0909 • ACR Convergence 2022
Unsupervised Clustering Analysis of Circulating Molecular Profiles in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Defines Precise CV Risk. Effects of TNFi, IL6Ri, and JAKinibs
Background/Purpose: This study aimed to 1) Analyze the circulating inflammatory profile of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients, in order to recognize distinctive clinical phenotypes associated with…Abstract Number: 1061 • ACR Convergence 2022
Safety and Tolerability of Aminaphtone in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Four-year Follow-up
Background/Purpose: Recent studies proved that aminaphtone is an effective treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) secondary to systemic sclerosis (SSc). Laser Speckle Contrast Analysis (LASCA) further…Abstract Number: 1074 • ACR Convergence 2022
Safety and Efficacy of Dupilumab in Patients with Relapsing and/or Refractory Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Background/Purpose: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is an ANCA-associated vasculitides characterized by asthma, blood and tissue eosinophilia and systemic manifestations. Glucocorticosteroids (GCs)-dependent asthma and/or disabling…Abstract Number: 1079 • ACR Convergence 2022
Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-associated Vasculitis: Study of 28 Cases from a Single Univeristary Hospital
Background/Purpose: Anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) includes granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) or microscopic polyarteritis (MPA). Standard treatment is…Abstract Number: 1107 • ACR Convergence 2022
Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib in Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (EAST PMR): A Prospective Study
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory disease in elderly persons whose pathogenesis is unclear. Glucocorticoids are the first-line drugs for patients with PMR,…Abstract Number: 1375 • ACR Convergence 2022
Short-term Efficacy of Baricitinib in Children with Refractory And/or Severe Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of baricitinib in children withrefractory and/or severe juvenile dermatomyositis (rsJDM) in a real-world setting. Methods: A monocentric…Abstract Number: 1723 • ACR Convergence 2022
CXCR4-targeted Functionally Selective Immunomodulator Shows Robust Efficacy in Pristane-induced Murine Lupus Model
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex, heterogeneous autoimmune disease. There is still a high unmet need to improve current treatment options. The chemokine…Abstract Number: 1890 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Efficacy of Intra-articular Triamcinolone Acetonide 10 mg vs. 40 mg in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Non-inferiority, Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Multicenter Study
Background/Purpose: Intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid injection is recommended in refractory knee osteoarthritis patients. However, 40-mg of triamcinolone IA every 3 months for 2 years reduces cartilage…Abstract Number: 2014 • ACR Convergence 2022
Difficult to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prevalence of Different Objective Patterns, Predictive Characteristics, and Associated Factors in 1-Year Follow-Up
Background/Purpose: Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (D2T), is a concept recently defined by EULAR, it refers to patients who do not achieve the therapeutic target, who…Abstract Number: 0025 • ACR Convergence 2022
Wnt Pathway/Innate Immunity Equilibrium in OA Articular Cells
Background/Purpose: The progressive degradation of osteoarthritis (OA) cartilage has been associated with articular innate immune responses (IIR) mediated by the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4). Additionally,…Abstract Number: 2150 • ACR Convergence 2022
Cycling vs Swapping Strategies with TNFi and IL-17i in Psoriatic Arthritis: An Observational Retrospective Monocentric Study
Background/Purpose: The therapy of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was amplified in the last years with the introduction of a large amount of new biologic molecules with…Abstract Number: 0536 • ACR Convergence 2021
The EIF4 Translational Inhibitor Pateamine a Improves Immunological and Neurological Functions in BXSB.yaa Lupus Mice
Background/Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by loss of tolerance and activation of the immune response. Clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and…Abstract Number: 0694 • ACR Convergence 2021
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Suppresses Muscle Fiber Necroptosis and Muscle Inflammation and Ameliorates Muscle Weakness in Experimental Polymyositis
Background/Purpose: While glucocorticoids (GC) are the cornerstone of the treatment for polymyositis (PM), GC-induced myopathy is inevitable, which deteriorates muscle weakness. Therefore, novel therapeutic strategy…Abstract Number: 0733 • ACR Convergence 2021
A New Wearable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device (actiTENS®) Is More Efficient and Better Tolerated Than Weak Opioids in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a frequent disease for which therapeutic possibilities are limited. In current recommendations, the first-line analgesic is acetaminophen. However, its low…Abstract Number: 0738 • ACR Convergence 2021
Therapeutic Effects of Oral Chinese Patent Medicine on Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Oral Chinese patent medicine (CPM) has been deemed to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and is widely used as the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis…
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