Abstract Number: 048 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Novel Algorithm to Increase Sensitivity of Detecting Active Arthritis in Children Through Infrared Thermal Imaging
Background/Purpose: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children. The use of infrared thermal imaging for screening JIA has not utilized…Abstract Number: 063 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment in Pediatric Knee Hypermobility
Background/Purpose: While musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) use in pediatric rheumatology is becoming more common, the majority of pediatric MSUS literature continues to focus on ultrasound findings…Abstract Number: 114 • 2020 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Study in Childhood Arthritis: A Limited Examination
Background/Purpose: A challenge in the management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is most of the core set of assessment measurements are subjective by nature. A…Abstract Number: 1369 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Angiogenic Factors for Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Era of Sonographic Diagnosis and Biologic Therapy
Background/Purpose: Previously, we demonstrated the direct pro-inflammatory role of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the placenta growth factor (PlGF), and angiogenic factors in…Abstract Number: 1631 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Assessment of the Repeatability and Convergent Validity with Dermal Collagen of High Frequency Ultrasound in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: There have been a number of recent negative clinical trials of SSc utilising the modified Rodnan Skin Score. High Frequency Ultrasound (HFUS) allows objective…Abstract Number: 1855 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluating the OMERACT Definitions of Ultrasound Gout Structural Lesions in the Diagnosis of Gout
Background/Purpose: To evaluate ultrasound (US) as a diagnostic tool for gout with positive urate crystal microscopy as the gold standard, using the OMERACT US working…Abstract Number: 279 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Carotid Ultrasound and Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Cardiovascular Risk Stratification of Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: The value of non-invasive vascular imaging for cardiovascular (CV) risk stratification of patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases is unclear. Measures of atherosclerosis including coronary…Abstract Number: 2472 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Role of Ultrasound for the Assessment of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients with Fibromyalgia – Interim Analysis
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease. More than 20% of patients with PsA patients suffer from fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome characterized by…Abstract Number: 280 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound versus Conventional Treat-To-Target Strategies in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Outcome Data from a 2-year Randomized Controlled Strategy Trial
Background/Purpose: It has been debated whether treatment outcomes in early RA would be improved by targeting imaging remission, assessed by ultrasound or MRI, in addition…Abstract Number: 2751 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Very Low Prevalence of Ultrasound Determined Tendon Abnormalities in Healthy Subjects Throughout the Age Range: An Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Ultrasound Minimal Disease Study
Background/Purpose: Tenosynovitis (TS) is a common, often clinically undetectable finding in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Recent data showed TS on ultrasound (US) has a role in…Abstract Number: 282 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Is More Sensitive Compared to Conventional Radiography to Detect Joint Erosions in ACPA-positive Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain
Background/Purpose: Circulating anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) are associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly in patients with erosive disease. We previously…Abstract Number: 2853 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Pattern of Musculoskeletal Complaints in Patients with Suspected Psoriatic Arthritis and Their Correlation with Physical Examination and Ultrasound
Background/Purpose: There is limited information about the constellation of musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by patients with early psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This study aims to describe the…Abstract Number: 286 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Imaging Neoangiogenesis in Rheumatoid Arthritis (INIRA): Whole-Body Synovial Uptake of a 99mTc-Labelled RGD Peptide Is Highly Correlated with Power Doppler Ultrasound
Background/Purpose: Power doppler ultrasound (PDUS) is superior to clinical examination in the detection of synovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although dynamic and cheap…Abstract Number: 287 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Achilles Enthesis in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Processes: A Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US) evaluation of the Achilles tendon has been utilized to assess involvement at the entheses in the setting various inflammatory, metabolic and mechanical…Abstract Number: 288 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluating the Performance of a Single-site Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinic Associated with an Academic Rheumatology Practice: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Impact on Patient Care and Survey of Patient and Physician Satisfaction
Background/Purpose: Growing utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) for the management of rheumatologic disorders has led to integration of dedicated MSUS clinics in many rheumatology practices.…
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