B O O K - American College of Rheumatology

wednesday
108
1:40 PM
Diagnosis is Classification of the Individual Patient - The Behçet
Experience
Hasan Yazici, MD; Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty; Istanbul, Turkey
Session Overview:
Recent changes to diagnostic criteria for rheumatoid arthritis will
have an impact on how RCT and clinical research is conducted.
We believe a forum where the impact of these changes and
their every day rheumatology care applicability can be discussed
would be of interest to the ACR membership.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• discuss and compare new and old diagnostic criteria for RA
• differentiate between diagnostic and classification criteria for
rheumatologic conditions
• explain real world application of the new criteria
A412
Crystalline Arthropathy
Moderators: N. Lawrence Edwards, MD; University of Florida;
Gainesville, FL
Lan X. Chen, MD, PhD; Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical
Center; Blue Bell, PA
1:00 PM
Update on Renal Handling of Uric Acid and Mechanisms of
Hyperuricemia
David Mount, MD, PhD; Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Boston,
MA
1:30 PM
The Genetics of Hyperuricemia
Anthony M. Reginato, PhD, MD; University Medicine Foundation,
Rhode Island Hospital; Providence, RI
Session Overview:
The intense recent interest in gout and other medical conditions
associated with hyperuricemia is evident by the marked increase
in abstract submissions on these topics and the number of goutrelated
symposia at ACR Annual meetings. The explosion of new
science in these areas requires venues like the study group to
foster discussion.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• describe new developments in the mechanisms of renal
handling of uric acid
• identify how these newly recognized transporters participate
in disease states and their role pharmacologic interventions
• recognize newly discovered genetic mechanisms of
hyperuricemia
• discuss how genetics may help dictate individualized therapy
in gout
A411
Hypermobility
Moderators: Rodney Grahame, MD; University College Hospital;
London, United Kingdom
Jaime F. Bravo, MD; Nuestra Sra de Los Angeles; Santiago, Chile
1:00 PM
Genetic Approaches to the Dissection of Hypermobility
Syndromes
Peter H. Byers, MD; University of Washington; Seattle, WA
2010 Program Book
1:15 PM
Why is Joint Hypermobility Syndrome So Frequently Missed?
Rodney Grahame, MD; University College Hospital; London,
United Kingdom
1:30 PM
Medical Treatment of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Alan Hakim, MD; Whipps Cross University Hospital; London,
United Kingdom
1:45 PM
Key Points in the Physical Therapy of Patients with Joint
Hypermobility Syndrome
Jane Simmonds, MCSP, MMACP; University of Herfordshire;
Herfordshire, United Kingdom
Session Overview:
As rheumatologists become more aware of the high prevalence
of hypermobility syndromes and as patients have higher
expectations for diagnosis and treatment of these conditions,
there is a greater need for rheumatologists and other health
professionals in rheumatology to equip themselves with
knowledge about the scientific basis, the clinical presentation,
treatment and natural history of these conditions, subject
matter that in not widely available in training programs.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• describe the genetic basis for the heritable disorders of
connective tissue
• appreciate the pitfalls in the diagnosis of hypermobility
syndromes and how a sound knowledge of the clinical
classification and diagnostic criteria, combined with an
understanding of the value of genetic testing can lead to
precise diagnosis
• cite the principles on which rational medical therapies are
based
• identify the role of physical therapy in the management of
hypermobility syndromes
B310
Imaging
Moderators: Nikolay Tzaribachev, MD; Center for Rheumatic
Diseases; Bad Bramstedt, Germany
Johannes Roth, MD; Children’s Hospital Eastern Ontario; Ottawa,
ON, Canada
1:00 PM
Advantages of Ultrasonography in Patients with RA and
Implications in JIA
Marina Backhaus, MD; University Medicine Berlin: Campus
Charité Mitte; Berlin, Germany
1:15 PM
Clinical vs. Ultrasound Synovitis in Patients with JIA
Silvia Magni-Manzoni, MD; Clinica Pediatrica; Pavia, Italy
1:30 PM
MRI Characteristics in Patients with JIA
Marion A.J. van Rossum, MD, PhD; Emma Children’s Hospital;
Amstrerdam, Netherlands
1:45 PM
The Silent Arthritis Concept - MRI Monitoring for Subclinical
Arthritis
Nikolay Tzaribachev, MD; Center for Rheumatic Diseases; Bad
Bramstedt, Germany