Abstract Number: 1259 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perspectives of Young People with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers on Transition to Adult Care: Informing Development of a Transition Toolkit
Background/Purpose: Transition from pediatric to adult care is an important process for adolescents and young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). A seamless transition is…Abstract Number: 1754 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Childhood- Vs. Adult-Onset ANCA-Associated Vasculitides: A Nested, Matched Case–Control Study from the French Vasculitis Study Group Registry
Background/Purpose: ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAVs) are potentially life-threatening diseases rarely observed in childhood. Whether AAVs in children (cAAVs) differ from adult-onset AAVs (aAAVs) is still not…Abstract Number: 1799 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Time to First Appointment Among Young Adults Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatologic Care in a Safety Net Population
Background/Purpose: For young adults with a chronic rheumatic illness transitioning from pediatric to adult care, the transfer to new system can be daunting; these challenges…Abstract Number: 2795 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Switching from the Originator Rituximab to the Biosimilar Rituximab GP2013 or Re‑Treatment with the Originator Rituximab in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: Safety and Immunogenicity Results from a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Background/Purpose: GP2013, is a biosimilar to European Union (EU) approved reference rituximab (RTX), developed in a stepwise approach that adheres to stringent biosimilar development guidelines.…Abstract Number: 2996 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Resilience and Transition Readiness in Pediatric SLE Patients
Background/Purpose: Childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition with high morbidity that requires long-lasting care through adulthood. Transition from pediatric to…Abstract Number: 40 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Perspectives of young people with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, their caregivers, and health care providers on transition to adult care: Informing development of a transition toolkit
Background/Purpose: A seamless transition from pediatric to adult care is critical to ensure optimal health outcomes in adolescents and young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis…Abstract Number: 160 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Stepping Stones to Transition Smartly
Background/Purpose: Living with a rheumatic disease presents many challenges for adolescents. To help them meet these challenges and become healthy independent adults, teams need to…Abstract Number: 126 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Challenges in Transitioning Adolescents with Rheumatologic Diseases to Adult Care – The Brazilian Experience
Background/Purpose: Due to the high survival rates in chronic pediatric rheumatologic diseases a well-structured and effective transition process becomes crucial to guarantee continuity of care…Abstract Number: 3113 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of a Clinical Transition Pathway for Adolescents with Autoimmune Diseases
Background/Purpose: It is clear that young people (YP) with an autoimmune disease need a transitional process before they are transferred to the adult clinic. Therefore,…Abstract Number: 1399 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transitioning Lupus Patients from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Pediatric rheumatologists have successfully improved the life expectancy and quality of life of children with systemic lupus (cSLE). cSLE has higher morbidity and mortality…Abstract Number: 400 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disease Activity and Health Care Utilization Among Young Adults with Childhood-Onset Lupus Transitioning to Adult Care: Data from the Pediatric Lupus Outcomes Study
Background/Purpose: Individuals with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) must transfer from pediatric- to adult-oriented health care as they enter adulthood. However, few studies have assessed…Abstract Number: 1466 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Background/Purpose: The transition from pediatric to adult care is a vulnerable period associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Guidelines call for assessing patients’ transition readiness…Abstract Number: 1675 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Efficacy and Safety of Switched CT-P10 from Innovator Rituximab Compared to Those of Maintained CT-P10 in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis up to 56 Weeks
Background/Purpose: Pharmacokinetic (PK) equivalence and similarity of clinical efficacy, safety and immunogenicity up to week 24 were demonstrated between CT-P10, a biosimilar candidate for innovator…Abstract Number: 2902 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Health Status of Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Significantly Worsens after Transfer from Pediatric to Adult Care
Background/Purpose A minority of patients with polyarticular JIA enter adulthood in drug free remission. Thus, patients are in need of care beyond adolescence. There is…Abstract Number: 1604 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
IFN-γ (Th1), IL4 (Th2), and IL5 (Th2) Are Elevated in Pre-Clinical SLE and Predict Transition to Classified Disease Prior to Appearance of Autoantibodies or Clinical Criteria
Background/Purpose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a clinically diverse autoimmune disease that often begins with a pre-disease period of autoantibody production and symptom accrual.…