Comparison of the long-term outcome for patients with rheumatoid arthritis with persistent moderate disease activity or disease remission during the first year after diagnosis: data from the ESPOIR cohort

2014 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 724-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Combe ◽  
I Logeart ◽  
M C Belkacemi ◽  
S Dadoun ◽  
T Schaeverbeke ◽  
...  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irini Genitsaridi ◽  
Irini Flouri ◽  
Dimitris Plexousakis ◽  
Konstantinos Marias ◽  
Kyriaki Boki ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The long-term outcome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who in clinical practice exhibit persistent moderate disease activity (pMDA) despite treatment with biologics has not been adequately studied. Herein, we analyzed the 5-year outcome of the pMDA group and assessed for within-group heterogeneity. Methods We included longitudinally monitored RA patients from the Hellenic Registry of Biologic Therapies with persistent (cumulative time ≥ 50% of a 5-year period) moderate (pMDA, 3.2 < DAS28 ≤ 5.1) or remission/low (pRLDA, DAS28 ≤ 3.2) disease activity. The former was further classified into persistent lower-moderate (plMDA, DAS28 < 4.2) and higher-moderate (phMDA, DAS28 ≥ 4.2) subgroups. Five-year trajectories of functionality (HAQ) were the primary outcome in comparing pRLDA versus pMDA and assessing heterogeneity within the pMDA subgroups through multivariable mixed-effect regression. We further compared serious adverse events (SAEs) occurrence between the two groups. Results We identified 295 patients with pMDA and 90 patients with pRLDA, the former group comprising of plMDA (n = 133, 45%) and phMDA (n = 162, 55%). pMDA was associated with worse 5-year functionality trajectory than pRLDA (+ 0.27 HAQ units, CI 95% + 0.22 to + 0.33; p < 0.0001), while the phMDA subgroup had worse 5-year functionality than plMDA (+ 0.26 HAQ units, CI 95% 0.18 to 0.36; p < 0.0001). Importantly, higher persistent disease activity was associated with more SAEs [pRLDA: 0.2 ± 0.48 vs pMDA: 0.5 ± 0.96, p = 0.006; plMDA: 0.32 ± 0.6 vs phMDA: 0.64 ± 1.16, p = 0.038]. Male gender (p = 0.017), lower baseline DAS28 (p < 0.001), HAQ improvement > 0.22 (p = 0.029), and lower average DAS28 during the first trimester since treatment initiation (p = 0.001) independently predicted grouping into pRLDA. Conclusions In clinical practice, RA patients with pMDA while on bDMARDs have adverse long-term outcomes compared to lower disease activity status, while heterogeneity exists within the pMDA group in terms of 5-year functionality and SAEs. Targeted studies to better characterize pMDA subgroups are needed, in order to assist clinicians in tailoring treatments.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irini Genitsaridi ◽  
Irini Flouri ◽  
Dimitris Plexousakis ◽  
Konstantinos Marias ◽  
Kyriaki Boki ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The long-term outcome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who in clinical practice, exhibit persistent moderate disease activity (pMDA) despite treatment with biologics has not been adequately studied. Herein, we analyzed the 5-year outcome of the pMDA group and assessed for within-group heterogeneity. Methods We included longitudinally-monitored RA patients from the Hellenic Registry of Biologic Therapies with persistent (cumulative time ≥50% of a 5-year period) moderate (pMDA, 3.2<DAS28≤5.1) or remission/low (pRLDA, DAS28≤3.2) disease activity. The former was further classified into persistent lower-moderate (plMDA, DAS28<4.2) and higher-moderate (phMDA, DAS28≥4.2) subgroups. Five-year trajectories of functionality (HAQ) was the primary outcome in comparing pRLDA versus pMDA and assessing heterogeneity within the pMDA subgroups through multivariable mixed-effect regression. Results We identified 295 patients with pMDA and 90 patients with pRLDA, the former group comprising of plMDA (n=133, 45%) and phMDA (n=162, 55%). pMDA was associated with worse 5-year functionality trajectory than pRLDA (+0.27 HAQ units, CI 95% +0.22 to +0.33; p<0.0001), while the phMDA subgroup had worse 5-year functionality than plMDA (+0.26 HAQ units, CI 95% 0.18 to 0.36; p<0.0001). Importantly, higher persistent disease activity was associated with more serious adverse events (SAEs) [pRLDA: 0.2±0.48 vs pMDA: 0.5±0.96, p=0.006; plMDA: 0.32 ±0.6 vs phMDA: 0.64 ±1.16, p=0.038). Male gender (p=0.017), lower baseline DAS28 (p<0.001), HAQ improvement >0.22 (p=0.029) and lower average DAS28 during the first trimester since treatment initiation (p=0.001), independently predicted grouping into pRLDA. Conclusions In clinical practice, RA patients with pMDA while on bDMARDs have adverse long-term outcome compared to lower disease activity status, while heterogeneity exists within the pMDA group in terms of 5-year functionality and SAEs. Targeted studies to better characterize pMDA subgroups are needed, in order to assist clinicians in tailoring treatments.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irini Genitsaridi ◽  
Irini Flouri ◽  
Dimitris Plexousakis ◽  
Konstantinos Marias ◽  
Kyriaki Boki ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The long-term outcome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who in clinical practice exhibit persistent moderate disease activity (pMDA) despite treatment with biologics has not been adequately studied. Herein, we analyzed the 5-year outcome of the pMDA group and assessed for within-group heterogeneity. Methods We included longitudinally-monitored RA patients from the Hellenic Registry of Biologic Therapies with persistent (cumulative time ≥50% of a 5-year period) moderate (pMDA, 3.2<DAS28≤5.1) or remission/low (pRLDA, DAS28≤3.2) disease activity. The former was further classified into persistent lower-moderate (plMDA, DAS28<4.2) and higher-moderate (phMDA, DAS28≥4.2) subgroups. Five-year trajectories of functionality (HAQ) was the primary outcome in comparing pRLDA versus pMDA and assessing heterogeneity within the pMDA subgroups through multivariable mixed-effect regression. We further compared serious adverse events (SAEs) occurrence between the two groups.Results We identified 295 patients with pMDA and 90 patients with pRLDA, the former group comprising of plMDA (n=133, 45%) and phMDA (n=162, 55%). pMDA was associated with worse 5-year functionality trajectory than pRLDA (+0.27 HAQ units, CI 95% +0.22 to +0.33; p<0.0001), while the phMDA subgroup had worse 5-year functionality than plMDA (+0.26 HAQ units, CI 95% 0.18 to 0.36; p<0.0001). Importantly, higher persistent disease activity was associated with more SAEs [pRLDA: 0.2±0.48 vs pMDA: 0.5±0.96, p=0.006; plMDA: 0.32 ±0.6 vs phMDA: 0.64 ±1.16, p=0.038)]. Male gender (p=0.017), lower baseline DAS28 (p<0.001), HAQ improvement >0.22 (p=0.029) and lower average DAS28 during the first trimester since treatment initiation (p=0.001), independently predicted grouping into pRLDA. Conclusions In clinical practice, RA patients with pMDA while on bDMARDs have adverse long-term outcomes compared to lower disease activity status, while heterogeneity exists within the pMDA group in terms of 5-year functionality and SAEs. Targeted studies to better characterize pMDA subgroups are needed, in order to assist clinicians in tailoring treatments.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1162.2-1162
Author(s):  
E. Pogozheva ◽  
A. Karateev ◽  
V. Amirdzhanova ◽  
E. Filatova

Objectives:to evaluate the efficacy of long-term pain therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with an initially moderate disease activity (DAS 28 <5,1).Methods:the study included 404 RA patients, disease duration was more than 1 year, mean DAS 28 3.7±1.6, mean age 58.6±10.0 years, 69% women, 76,7% RF “+”, 81,5% ACPA “+”. 91,2% of the patients received conventional DMARDs (methotrexate), 8,8% - biological agents. All patients received NSAIDs (aceclofenac) to control their symptoms. Тhe follow-up period was 6 months. We evaluated the dynamics of the DAS 28 index, the level of pain and patient global health on a 100- mm visual analog scale (VAS).Results:the level of pain (VAS) decreased from 63,1 ± 15,4 to 46,3± 8,3 (p=0,001) by 3 months of follow-up and up to 39,5± 11,2 (p= 0,001) by 6 months of follow-up. The patient global health (VAS) also improved from 58,2 ± 13,4 at baseline to 40,3 ± 11,2 (p=0,001) at 3 months and to 35,5 ± 9,7 (p=0,001) at 6 months of follow up. The mean DAS 28 remained within the moderate disease activity and decreased from 3,7±1,5 to 3,4 ±1,1 (p=0,01) after 3 months, and to 3,1± 0,9 (p=0,01) after 6 months.Conclusion:long-term NSAID therapy allows to control the disease activity in patients with moderate RA. This should be taken into account when planning therapy, including deciding whether to “switch” DMARDs and prescribing biological agents.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca K. den Ottelander ◽  
Robbin de Goederen ◽  
Marie-Lise C. van Veelen ◽  
Stephanie D. C. van de Beeten ◽  
Maarten H. Lequin ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVEThe authors evaluated the long-term outcome of their treatment protocol for Muenke syndrome, which includes a single craniofacial procedure.METHODSThis was a prospective observational cohort study of Muenke syndrome patients who underwent surgery for craniosynostosis within the first year of life. Symptoms and determinants of intracranial hypertension were evaluated by longitudinal monitoring of the presence of papilledema (fundoscopy), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA; with polysomnography), cerebellar tonsillar herniation (MRI studies), ventricular size (MRI and CT studies), and skull growth (occipital frontal head circumference [OFC]). Other evaluated factors included hearing, speech, and ophthalmological outcomes.RESULTSThe study included 38 patients; 36 patients underwent fronto-supraorbital advancement. The median age at last follow-up was 13.2 years (range 1.3–24.4 years). Three patients had papilledema, which was related to ophthalmological disorders in 2 patients. Three patients had mild OSA. Three patients had a Chiari I malformation, and tonsillar descent < 5 mm was present in 6 patients. Tonsillar position was unrelated to papilledema, ventricular size, or restricted skull growth. Ten patients had ventriculomegaly, and the OFC growth curve deflected in 3 patients. Twenty-two patients had hearing loss. Refraction anomalies were diagnosed in 14/15 patients measured at ≥ 8 years of age.CONCLUSIONSPatients with Muenke syndrome treated with a single fronto-supraorbital advancement in their first year of life rarely develop signs of intracranial hypertension, in accordance with the very low prevalence of its causative factors (OSA, hydrocephalus, and restricted skull growth). This illustrates that there is no need for a routine second craniofacial procedure. Patient follow-up should focus on visual assessment and speech and hearing outcomes.


The Lancet ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 329 (8542) ◽  
pp. 1108-1111 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.L. Scott ◽  
B.L. Coulton ◽  
D.P.M. Symmons ◽  
A.J. Popert

Author(s):  
Nyi Mekar Saptarini ◽  
Dainar Eka Pratiwi ◽  
Ellin Febrina ◽  
Marlia Singgih Wibowo ◽  
Tutus Gusdinar

ABSTRACTObjective: This study was designed to determine the correlation between Disease Activity Score (DAS 28) and the serum Cartilage Oligomeric MatrixProtein (COMP) levels in Indonesian Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients. Methods: The subjects were patients who visit the rheumatology clinic at one governmental hospital in Bandung, Indonesia. DAS was determinedby the QxMD Software based on erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and serum COMP levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Statistical analysis was conducted with IBM SPSS Statistics 23. Results: DAS 28 value was 3.36 ± 0.16 which indicates the moderate disease activity. Serum COMP levels were 843.80 ± 35.79 ng/ml in RA patientsand 830.00 ± 48.92 ng/ml in normal controls. Conclusion: There is no correlation between DAS 28 and serum COMP levels in RA patients (p = 0.496 and rho = 0.129). Keywords: Autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid arthritis monitoring, Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein, Disease activity score 28


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