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Quantifying the need for specialist palliative care management in systemic sclerosis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Laura Ross, Julie McDonald, Dylan Hansen, Jessica Fairley, Carolyn Wicks, Susanna Proudman, Jennifer Walker, Joanne Sahhar, Gene‐Siew Ngian, Lauren Host, Wendy Stevens, Jennifer Philip, Mandana Nikpour
ObjectiveThe importance of early integration of palliative care in the management of complex multi‐system diseases has been recognised. In this study, we aimed to quantify the need for specialist palliative care in systemic sclerosis (SSc).MethodsUsing data from 875 patients enrolled in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study, we defined need for palliative care as a high symptom burden at ≥2 consecutive
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Cost‐Effectiveness of Community‐Based Diet and Exercise for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity or Overweight Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Paul T. Kopp, Catherine Yang, Heidi Yang, Jeffrey N. Katz, A. David Paltiel, David J. Hunter, Leigh F. Callahan, Shannon L. Mihalko, Jovita J. Newman, Paul DeVita, Richard F. Loeser, Gary D. Miller, Stephen P. Messier, Elena Losina
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Evaluation of osteoarthritis disease burden in China during 1990‐2019 and forecasting its trend over the future 25 years Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Haowei Chen, Lei Zhang, Xiaorui Shi, Zhounan Zhou, Xiaofeng Fang, Hao Yang, David J Hunter, Changhai Ding, Zhaohua Zhu
ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the temporal trend of osteoarthritis (OA) burden in China by age, sex, and joint sites from 1990 to 2019 and predict the long‐term trend over the next 25 years.MethodsUsing data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019, we estimated incident cases, prevalent cases, disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs) of OA, and the DALYs of OA attributed to high body
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Improving on intuition: Assessing disease activity in Takayasu arteritis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Sharon A Chung, Tanaz A Kermani
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Barriers, Facilitators, and Preferences for Mental Health Services among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Qualitative Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Lauren Goldschen, Cynthia S. Peng, Michael J. Mufson, Candace H. Feldman, Siobhan M. Case, Karen H. Costenbader, Hermioni L. Amonoo
ObjectiveAlthough patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experience high levels of depression and anxiety disorders, evidence concerning patient perceptions of facilitators and barriers to effective uptake of mental health services (e.g., referral to therapists and psychiatrists, psychoeducational interventions, support groups) is limited.MethodsWe conducted semi‐structured qualitative interviews
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Effect of a billing code to reimburse nurse-supported rheumatology care on health care costs and access: an interrupted time series analysis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Logan Trenaman, Daphne Guh, Michael R. Law, Lucy Cheng, Mark Harrison
This study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of a Multidisciplinary Care Assessment (MCA) billing code on health system costs and access to care in British Columbia (BC).
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Latent tuberculosis screening among new users of a biologic or targeted synthetic DMARD: gaps in screening overall and among Janus kinase inhibitors Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Eric T Roberts, Gabriela Schmajuk, Jing Li, Matthew Murrill, Jinoos Yazdany
ObjectiveWe combined claims and EHR data to provide contemporary and accurate estimates of latent TB screening among new users of a biologic or targeted synthetic DMARD and assess potential gaps in testing by drug type, patient characteristics, and practice.MethodsOur denominator population was patients in the RISE registry and Medicare using a b/tsDMARD in 2018 without a claim or prescription in the
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Fatty acid intake and polyunsaturated fatty acid biomarkers and risk of total knee or hip arthroplasty among older women in the Women's Health Initiative Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Tonya Orchard, Eric McLaughlin, Timothy Winschel, Aladdin Shadyab, Deepika Laddu, Mara Vitolins, Constantinescu Florina, Rebecca Jackson
ObjectiveThe objective was to determine whether baseline fatty acid intake and erythrocyte omega‐3 and omega‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can predict risk for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in older women.MethodsThis was a prospective analysis of 34,990 women in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). Dietary fatty acids were estimated from food frequency questionnaires
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General and Pain‐associated Psychological Distress Phenotypes Among Patients with Low Back Pain in the Military Health System Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Daniel I. Rhon, Steven Z. George, Tina A. Greenlee, Shawn Farrokhi, Trevor A. Lentz
ObjectivesThe primary objective was to describe rates of general and pain‐related psychological distress for individuals with low back pain (LBP) in the Military Health System (MHS). We identified common phenotypes defined by rates of general and pain‐related psychological distress and compared phenotypes on their level of pain interference, physical function, anxiety, and depression.MethodsWe created
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Prevalence of Arthritis, Severe Joint Pain, and Receipt of Provider Counseling about Physical Activity for Arthritis Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years—United States, 2019 Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Akilah Wise, Michael A. Boring, Erica L. Odom, Anika L. Foster, Dana Guglielmo, Hiral Master, Janet B. Croft
ObjectiveThis study examined the racial/ethnic differences in self‐reported doctor‐diagnosed arthritis, severe joint pain, and provider counseling for physical activity among US adults with arthritis.MethodsWe estimated prevalence by race/ethnicity among 31,997 adults aged ≥18 years in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. We used multiple logistic regression models to investigate associations
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Racial and Ethnic Composition of Populations Served by Freestanding Children's Hospitals and Disparities in Outcomes of Pediatric Lupus Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Joyce C. Chang, Jessica P. Liu, Laura M. Berbert, Mia T. Chandler, Pooja N. Patel, Emily A. Smitherman, Edie A. Weller, Mary Beth F. Son, Karen H. Costenbader
Health disparities may be driven by hospital-level factors. We assessed whether racial and ethnic composition of populations hospitals serve explain or modify disparities in hospital outcomes of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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Inflammatory Arthritis in Systemic Sclerosis: Its Epidemiology, Associations, and Morbidity Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Eric Schwender, Dylan Hansen, Wendy Stevens, Laura Ross, Susanna Proudman, Jenny Walker, Joanne Sahhar, Gene Ngian, Lauren Host, Gabor Major, Mandana Nikpour, Kathleen Morrisroe
To describe the epidemiology, associations, and impact of inflammatory arthritis (IA) in systemic sclerosis (SSc).
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Frequently Encountered Artifacts in the Application of Dual-Energy CT to Cardiovascular Imaging for Urate Crystals in Gout: A Matched-Control Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Chio Yokose, Sterling Ellis Eide, Florian A. Huber, F. Joseph Simeone, Brian B. Ghoshhajra, Kamran Shojania, Savvas Nicolaou, Fabio Becce, Hyon K. Choi
There is surging interest in utilizing dual-energy CT (DECT) to identify cardiovascular monosodium urate (MSU) deposits among gout patients. We sought to examine the prevalence and characterization of cardiovascular DECT artifacts using non-ECG-gated DECT pulmonary angiograms.
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Are the Effects of Resistance Exercise on Pain and Function in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Dependent on Exercise Volume, Duration and Adherence? Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Kendal A. Marriott, Michelle Hall, Jacquelyn M. Maciukiewicz, Rachel D. Almaw, Emily G. Wiebenga, Natasha K. Ivanochko, Daniel Rinaldi, Emma V. Tung, Kim L. Bennell, Monica R. Maly
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Comparative Risk of Gout Flares When Initiating or Escalating Various Urate-Lowering Therapy: A Systematic Review With Network Meta-Analysis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Dorsa Maher, Emily Reeve, Ashley Hopkins, Jiun Ming Tan, Mahsa Tantiongco, Nagham Ailabouni, Richard Woodman, Lisa Stamp, David Bursill, Susanna Proudman, Michael Wiese
We systematically examined comparative gout flare risk after initiation or escalation of different urate-lowering therapies (ULTs), comparative flare risk with and without concomitant flare prophylaxis, adverse event rates associated with flare prophylaxis, and optimal duration of flare prophylaxis.
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Dietary Inflammatory Index and Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Detected Knee Structural Change and Pain: A 10.7-Year Follow-up Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Canchen Ma, Daniel Searle, Jing Tian, Mavil May Cervo, David Scott, James R. Hebert, Wendy H. Oddy, Flavia Cicuttini, Graeme Jones, Feng Pan
To determine whether the dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores were associated with knee structural changes and pain over a 10.7-year follow-up.
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Utilization of Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Therapy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Juan I. Ruiz, Xiudong Lei, Chi-Fang Wu, Hui Zhao, Sharon H. Giordano, Suja S. Rajan, Maria E. Suarez-Almazor
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Are Outcomes From an Exercise Therapy and Patient Education Program for Osteoarthritis Associated With Hip and Knee Replacement Within Two Years? A Register-Based Study of 9,339 Patients With Osteoarthritis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Ilana N. Ackerman, Melker S. Johansson, Dorte T. Grønne, Stine Clausen, Martin Thomsen Ernst, Søren Overgaard, Anders Odgaard, Ewa M. Roos, Søren T. Skou
The objective of this study was to determine whether short-term outcomes from exercise therapy and patient education for osteoarthritis (OA) are associated with hip or knee replacement within two years.
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Measurement Properties of the Oxford Shoulder Score and Minimal Clinically Important Changes After Primary Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Yi Ying Fang, Ilana N. Ackerman, Richard Page, Ian A. Harris, Kara Cashman, Michelle Lorimer, Emma Heath, Sze-Ee Soh
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Score Remission and Low Disease Activity States Discriminate Drug From Placebo and Better Health-Related Quality of Life Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Diogo Jesus, Carla Henriques, Ana Matos, Andrea Doria, Luís S. Inês
Our objective was to evaluate the ability of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Score (SLE-DAS) remission and low disease activity (LDA) to discriminate active drug from placebo and to discriminate outcomes in the patients’ perspective (health-related quality of life [HR-QoL]) in SLE trials.
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A prospective observational study of disease severity and mortality in Hispanic American patients with systemic sclerosis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Bochra Jandali, Marka Lyons, Julio Charles, Meng Zhang, Samuel Theodore, Claudia Pedroza, Maureen D. Mayes, Shervin Assassi
to characterize disease manifestations in Hispanic American patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in comparison to non-Hispanic White and Black patients.
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Pregnancy outcomes in a diverse US Lupus Cohort Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Julia F. Simard, Emily F. Liu, Eliza Chakravarty, Amadeia Rector, Miranda Cantu, Daniel Z. Kuo, Gary M. Shaw, Maurice L. Druzin, Michael H. Weisman, Monique M. Hedderson
Although the systemic lupus (SLE) patient population is racially and ethnically diverse, many study populations are homogeneous. Further, data are often lacking on critical factors such as antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies. We investigated livebirth rates in patients with SLE at Kaiser Permanente Northern California including race/ethnicity and aPL data.
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Development of the American College of Rheumatology Patient-Reported Outcome Quality Measures for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Patricia P. Katz, Claire E. H. Barber, Alí Duarte-García, Shivani Garg, Wambui Machua, Wendy Rodgers, Yesenia Santiago-Casas, Lisa Suter, Christie M. Bartels, Jinoos Yazdany
As part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–funded American College of Rheumatology (ACR) initiative, we sought to develop quality measures related to Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) use for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) clinical care.
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Essential Fatty Acids and Osteoarthritis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 David T. Felson, Devyani Misra, Michael LaValley, Margaret Clancy, Gabriela Rabasa, Alice Lichtenstein, Nirupa Matthan, James Torner, Cora E. Lewis, Michael C. Nevitt
Inflammation worsens joint destruction in osteoarthritis (OA) and aggravates pain. Although n-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, different n-3 fatty acids have different effects on inflammation and clinical outcomes, with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) having the strongest effect. We examined whether specific essential fatty acid levels affected the development of OA.
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Adolescent Health Care Needs and Relationship to Disease in Patients With Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Chelsea DeCoste, Paris Moaf, Ibrahim Mohamed, Lawrence Ng, Dragana Ostojic-Aitkens, Deborah M. Levy, Linda T. Hiraki, Alene Toulany, Andrea Knight
Our objective was to characterize adolescent health and psychosocial issues in patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) and evaluate demographic and disease characteristics associated with adolescent health.
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Referral Patterns for People With Musculoskeletal Complaints in General Practice: An Analysis From an Australian Primary Care Database Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Romi Haas, Alexandra Gorelik, Denise A. O'Connor, Christopher Pearce, Danielle Mazza, Kim L. Bennell, Rana S. Hinman, Rachelle Buchbinder
Our objective was to examine referral patterns for people with musculoskeletal complaints presenting to Australian general practitioners (GPs).
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Responsiveness of Subjective and Objective Measures of Pain and Function Following Operative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Lily M. Waddell, Omar Musbahi, Jamie E. Collins, Morgan H. Jones, Faith Selzer, Elena Losina, Jeffrey N. Katz
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders affect ~50% of US adults and 75% of those over the age of 65, representing a sizable economic and disability burden. Outcome measures, both objective and subjective, help clinicians and investigators determine whether interventions to treat MSK conditions are effective. This narrative review qualitatively compared the responsiveness of different types of outcome measures
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Overlap of International League of Associations for Rheumatology and Preliminary Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization Classification Criteria for Nonsystemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in an Established UK Multicentre Inception Cohort Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Stephanie J. W. Shoop-Worrall, Vanessa G. Macintyre, Coziana Ciurtin, Gavin Cleary, Flora McErlane, Lucy R. Wedderburn, , Kimme L. Hyrich
The goal was to assess the degree of overlap between existing International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) and preliminary Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO) classification criteria for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
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Evaluation of Dynamic Effects of Depressive Symptoms on Physical Function in Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Rhea Mehta, Marc Hochberg, Michelle Shardell, Alice Ryan, Yu Dong, Brock A. Beamer, Jason Peer, Elizabeth A. Stuart, Megan Schuler, Joseph J. Gallo, Alan M. Rathbun
To assess how changes in depressive symptoms influence physical function over time among those with radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA).
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Versus Education and Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 James J. Young, Michael G. Zywiel, Søren T. Skou, Vinod Chandran, J. Rod Davey, Rajiv Gandhi, Nizar N. Mahomed, Khalid Syed, Christian J. H. Veillette, Y. Raja Rampersaud, Anthony V. Perruccio
We estimate the treatment effect of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) versus an education and exercise (Edu+Ex) program on pain, function, and quality of life outcomes 3 and 12 months after treatment initiation for knee osteoarthritis (OA).
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Unclosing Premature Mortality Gap Among Patients With Gout in the US General Population, Independent of Serum Urate and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk Factors Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Natalie McCormick, Kehuan Lin, Chio Yokose, Na Lu, Yuqing Zhang, Hyon K. Choi
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Predictors of Organ Damage in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Asia Pacific Region: A Systematic Review Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Arushi Ramnarain, Christy Liam, Dominique Milea, Eric Morand, Joanna Kent, Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake
Irreversible organ damage is common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Despite evidence of increased prevalence and severity of SLE in Asia Pacific, organ damage is less well studied in this region. This systematic review aims to identify predictors of organ damage in SLE in the Asia Pacific region.
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“What Came First?” Population-Based Evaluation of Health Care Encounters for Depression and Anxiety Before and After Inflammatory Arthritis Diagnosis: Disentangling the Relationship Between Mental Health and Arthritis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Alyssa Howren, Eric C. Sayre, J. Antonio Avina-Zubieta, Joseph H. Puyat, Deborah Da Costa, Hui Xie, Eileen Davidson, Mary A. De Vera
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Racialized Inequities in Knee Arthroplasty Receipt After Osteoarthritis Diagnosis in the US Military Health System Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Hillary Sowa, Jeanne Patzkowski, Johanes Ismawan, Alexander G. Velosky, Krista B. Highland
The goal was to evaluate institutional inequities in the US Military Health System in knee arthroplasty receipt within three years of knee osteoarthritis diagnosis when accounting for other treatments received (eg, physical therapy, medications).
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Gout in Native Hawaiian Patients in Hawaiʻi: Clinical Characteristics and Disparities Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Celia Chang, Andrea Siu, Chieko Kimata, Haruki Sawada, Victoria P. Mak, Sian Yik Lim
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in clinical characteristics and health care use of Native Hawaiian and White patients with gout.
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Association of COVID-19 Vaccinations With Flares of Systemic Rheumatic Disease: A Case-Crossover Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Genna Braverman, Medha Barbhaiya, Minerva Nong, Vivian P. Bykerk, Nathaniel Hupert, Colby Lewis, Lisa A. Mandl
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Development of a Machine Learning Model to Predict the Use of Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Natalie B. Baxter, Ching-Heng Lin, Beth I. Wallace, Jung-Sheng Chen, Chang-Fu Kuo, Kevin C. Chung
One in five patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rely on surgery to restore joint function. However, variable response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) complicates surgical planning, and it is difficult to predict which patients may ultimately require surgery. We used machine learning to develop predictive models for a) likelihood of undergoing an operation related to RA, b) which
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Capturing the Range of Disease Involvement in Localized Scleroderma: The Localized Scleroderma Total Severity Scale Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Suzanne C. Li, C. Egla Rabinovich, Mara L. Becker, Kathryn S. Torok, Polly J. Ferguson, Fatma Dedeoglu, Sandy Hong, Vidya Sivaraman, Ronald M. Laxer, Katie Stewart, Maria F. Ibarra, Thomas Mason, Gloria Higgins, Elena Pope, Xiaohu Li, Tara Lozy, Robert C. Fuhlbrigge
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Superiority of Low-Dose Benzbromarone Add-On to Low-Dose Febuxostat Compared With Febuxostat Monotherapy in Gout With Combined-Type Hyperuricemia Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Xiaomei Xue, Mingshu Sun, Fei Yan, Nicola Dalbeth, Yuwei He, Xinde Li, Han Qi, Ying Chen, Xuan Yuan, Maichao Li, Aichang Ji, Robert Terkeltaub, Changgui Li
There is an unmet need for simpler urate-lowering therapy (ULT) regimens that achieve the serum urate target and improve the overall quality of gout care. We report a comparative effectiveness trial of febuxostat monotherapy versus benzbromarone add-on to low-dose febuxostat in gout specifically with combined renal urate underexcretion and overload.
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Pincer Morphology Is Not Associated With Hip Osteoarthritis Unless Hip Pain Is Present: Follow-Up Data From a Prospective Cohort Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Noortje Sophie Riedstra, Fleur Boel, Michiel van Buuren, Denise Eygendaal, Sita Bierma-Zeinstra, Jos Runhaar, Rintje Agricola
The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between pincer morphology and radiographic hip osteoarthritis (RHOA) over 2, 5, 8, and 10 years’ follow-up and to study the interaction between pincer morphology and pain.
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Association of Weight Loss and Weight Gain With Structural Defects and Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Zubeyir Salis, Jeffrey B. Driban, Timothy E. McAlindon, Charles B. Eaton, Amanda Sainsbury
Our aim was to define the association of weight change (weight loss or weight gain) with the incidence and progression of hand osteoarthritis (OA), assessed either by radiography or by pain, using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
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Frailty and Risk of Serious Infections in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Biologic or Targeted-Synthetic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Namrata Singh, Laura S. Gold, Jiha Lee, Katherine D. Wysham, James S. Andrews, Una E. Makris, Bryant R. England, Michael D. George, Joshua F. Baker, Jeffrey Jarvik, Patrick J. Heagerty, Siddharth Singh
It remains unknown whether frailty status portends an increased risk of adverse outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) initiating biologic or targeted-synthetic (b/ts) disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The objective of our study was to evaluate the association between frailty and serious infections in a younger population of patients (<65 years old) with RA who initiated
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Assessing Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Competence in the Milestone Era: Past, Present, and Future Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Katherine D. Nowicki, Imelda M. Balboni, Michal J. Cidon, Anita D. Dhanrajani, Kyla D. Driest, Danielle C. Fair, Lisa F. Imundo, Jay J. Mehta, Stacey E. Tarvin, Heather M. Walters, Leandra C. Woolnough, Laura C. Edgar, Megan L. Curran
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A Multinational Survey Investigating the Unmet Needs and Patient Perspectives Concerning Proton Pump Inhibitors in Systemic Sclerosis Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Giulia Bandini, Alessia Alunno, Filipe O. Pinheiro, Corrado Campochiaro, Ilaria Galetti, Pietro Matucci-Cerinic, Barbara Ruaro, Khadija El Aoufy, Maria R. Melis, Alberto Moggi Pignone, Silvia Bellando Randone, Lorenzo Dagna, Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). However, not all patients adequately respond to the treatment, and there are frequent concerns about the safety of long-term use of PPIs. Our aim was to identify the main problems/complaints of SSc patients on PPIs, as well as understand their unmet needs.
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Associations Between Thiazolidinediones Use and Incidence of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Houyu Zhao, Xiaowei Chen, Yexiang Sun, Peng Shen, Hongbo Lin, Feng Sun, Siyan Zhan
Preclinical studies suggest that thiazolidinediones (TZDs) may have a protective effect on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but evidence from population-based studies is scarce. This study aimed to assess the association between use of TZDs and incidence of RA in a retrospective cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Care Experiences of Black People Living in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Inform Health Service Improvements Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Megan Thomas, Cheryl Barnabe, Tessa Kleissen, Diane Lacaille, Glen Hazlewood, Aurore Fifi-Mah, Nejat Hassen, Richard Henry, Michael Kuluva, Kelly English, Cheryl Koehn, Therese Lane, Nicole Johnson
To understand experiences related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care and propose service-level strategies to reduce and mitigate inequities for Black people living in Canada.
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Development of the Takayasu Arteritis Integrated Disease Activity Index Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Chiara Marvisi, Ertugrul Cagri Bolek, Mark A. Ahlman, Hugh Alessi, Christopher Redmond, Francesco Muratore, Elena Galli, Caterina Ricordi, Sema Kaymaz-Tahra, Salih Ozguven, Fatma Alibaz-Oner, Haner Direskeneli, Carlo Salvarani, Kaitlin A. Quinn, Peter C. Grayson
Accurate clinical assessment of disease activity in Takayasu arteritis (TAK) can be challenging. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) can directly measure vascular inflammation. This study details the development of a new type of disease activity index called the Takayasu's Arteritis Integrated Disease Activity Index (TAIDAI).
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The Association of Rheumatologist Supply and Multidisciplinary Care With Timely Patient Access to Rheumatologists: Evidence From British Columbia, Canada Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Norma K. Biln, Daphne Guh, Nick Bansback, Kam Shojania, Mark Harrison
The objective was to understand how the expansion of rheumatology supply and the introduction of multidisciplinary care was associated with access to rheumatology services.
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Classifying Multimorbidity Using Drug Concepts via the Rx-Risk Comorbidity Index: Methods and Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jared J. Vanderbleek, Justin K. Owensby, Alex McAnnally, Bryant R. England, Lang Chen, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Huifeng Yun
The study objective was to update a method to identify comorbid conditions using only medication information in circumstances in which diagnosis codes may be undercaptured, such as in single-specialty electronic health records (EHRs), and to compare the distribution of comorbidities across Rx-Risk versus other traditional comorbidity indices.
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Effectiveness of an eHealth-Delivered Program to Empower People With Musculoskeletal Pain in Rural Australia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Carlos I. Mesa-Castrillon, Milena Simic, Manuela L. Ferreira, Kim L. Bennell, Georgina M. Luscombe, Kristy Gater, Paula R. Beckenkamp, Antonio Michell, Adrian Bauman, Katie de Luca, Stephen Bunker, Ornella Clavisi, Paulo H. Ferreira
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Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of American College of Rheumatology, EULAR, and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Criteria Against Clinically Relevant Knee Osteoarthritis: Data From the CHECK Cohort Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Qiuke Wang, Jos Runhaar, Margreet Kloppenburg, Maarten Boers, Johannes W. J. Bijlsma, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra
Our objective was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the EULAR, American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria by using clinical experts’ diagnosis of clinically relevant knee osteoarthritis (OA) as the outcome of interest.
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Limited Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Routine Radiographs in Newly Presenting Arthritis Suspected of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Study Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Evy Ulijn, Nathan den Broeder, David Ten Cate, Kim van Overdijk, Hatice Demirel, Robert Landewé, Noortje van Herwaarden, Alfons den Broeder
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Changes in Characteristics of Patients Initiating and Discontinuing Advanced Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis Following the Release of Safety Data Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Stephanie Song, Bryant R. England, Brian Sauer, Michael D. George, Thomas R. Riley, Beth Wallace, Grant W. Cannon, Ted R. Mikuls, Joshua F. Baker
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Relationships of Work Productivity and Activity Impairment With Patient-Reported Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Results From Two Trials Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Marina Magrey, James Cheng-Chung Wei, Arne Yndestad, Andrew G. Bushmakin, Joseph C. Cappelleri, Oluwaseyi Dina, Atul Deodhar
We examined the relationships of work productivity and activity impairment with key patient-reported outcomes (PROs) assessing pain, disease activity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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Using Electronic Health Records and Linked Claims Data to Assess New Medication Use and Primary Nonadherence in Rheumatology Patients Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Timothy Beukelman, Yujie Su, Fenglong Xie, Michael D. George, Bryant R. England, Christian Curtis, Cassie Clinton, Patrick Stewart, Jeffrey R. Curtis
The objective of this study was to determine the proportion of new medication prescriptions observed in electronic health records (EHR) that represent true incident medication use, accounting for undocumented previous prescriptions (prevalent medication use) and failure to initiate treatment (primary nonadherence) with linked administrative claims data as the reference standard.
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Erratum Arthritis Care Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-26
In the article by Harkey et al in the March 2022 issue of Arthritis Care & Research (Prevalence of Early Knee Osteoarthritis Illness Among Various Patient-Reported Classification Criteria After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction [pages 377−85]) all of the below corrected values are applicable to each uncorrected instance in the text. The authors state that this slight change in the prevalence
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