B O O K - American College of Rheumatology

1:15 PM
American Rheumatology Focus Group for Ultrasound
Presentation
Gurjit S. Kaeley, MBBS; University of Florida College of Medicine;
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
1:30 PM
Use of Sonography for the Evaluation of Osteoarthritis
Ingrid Moller, MD; Instituto Poal de Reumatologia; Barcelona,
Spain
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• cite current research regarding gene therapies for inclusion
body myositis and muscular dystrophies
• describe the possible future application of gene therapy to
patients with myositis
• describe new developments in the cutaneous pathophysiology
of dermatomyositis
• review new approaches to evaluation and treatment of skin
findings in dermatomyositis
wednesday
1:45 PM
Comparison of Sonographic Scoring Systems in Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Marina Backhaus, MD; University Medicine Berlin: Campus
Charité Mitte; Berlin, Germany
Session Overview:
Musculoskeletal sonography is an established imaging
technique in rheumatology. It allows the assessment of soft
tissue pathology, and can detect destructive joint lesions earlier
than conventional radiography. It is helpful in guidance of
therapy and needle biopsy. It adds an invaluable diagnostic and
pathologic insight into daily rheumatologic practice. The interest
in musculoskeletal sonography is growing in North America.
We have identified a need to present a technological update
in sonography as applied to rheumatology as well as novel
sonographic concepts in the evaluation of some rheumatologic
disease processes.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• describe how sonography can be used to asses disease activity
in systemic sclerosis
• recount the different ultrasound scoring systems for synovitis
and erosions in rheumatoid arthritis
• describe the uses and limitations of sonography in the
evaluation of osteoarthritis
• discuss issues facing rheumatologists performing sonography
such as billing, certification, and credentialing
B409
Myositis
Moderators: Frederick W. Miller, MD, PhD; National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences, NIH; Kennsington, MD
Lisa G. Rider, MD; National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences; Garrett Park, MD
1:00 PM
Prospects for Gene Therapies in Myositis and Other
Myopathies
Jerry R. Mendell, MD; The Research Institute at Nationwide
Children’s Hospital; Columbus, OH
1:30 PM
New Understandings in the Pathogenesis, Clinical Findings, and
Therapy of Cutaneous Dermatomyositis
Victoria P. Werth, MD; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia,
PA
Session Overview:
The goal of this session is to increase attendee awareness of new
advances in the pathogenesis and treatment of myositis and
related myopathies. This will be a combined adult and pediatric
rheumatology study group that will also be of interest to allied
health professionals.
A402
Osteoarthritis
Moderator: Anna H. Plaas, PhD; Rush University; Chicago, IL
1:00 PM
Post-Traumatic Joint Tissue Responses Correlated with Clinical
Findings of Human OA Progression
Carla R. Scanzello, MD, PhD; Rush University Medical Center;
Chicago, IL
1:20 PM
Effects of Dynamic Loading on Injured Articular Cartilage In
Vitro and In Vivo
Rachel M. Miller Travis, BS; Longview, TX
1:40 PM
Glucocorticoid Receptor Pathways as Targets for Enhancing Soft
Tissue Repair in Osteoarthritic Joints
Christian Stehlik, PhD; Northwestern University; Chicago, IL
B408
Patient Involvement - Six Years Experience - The
Practical Aspects and Impact on Service
Moderators: Taher Mahmud, MD, MSc; Pembury Hospital;
Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
David P. D’Cruz, MD; St. Thomas Hospital; London, United
Kingdom
1:00 PM
Patient Feedback Experience in the UK
Taher Mahmud, MD, MSc; Pembury Hospital; Tunbridge Wells,
United Kingdom
1:10 PM
Impact on the Service
Taher Mahmud, MD, MSc; Pembury Hospital; Tunbridge Wells,
United Kingdom
1:30 PM
Patient Feedback Experience London
David P. D’Cruz, MD; St. Thomas Hospital; London, United
Kingdom
1:40 PM
Patient Feedback from Other Clinical Settings and Discussion of
the Patient Feedback Approaches and Experiences of Others
To be announced
1:50 PM
Future for Patient Feedback
Taher Mahmud, MD, MSc; Pembury Hospital; Tunbridge Wells,
United Kingdom
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