A5034885155- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Delphi Technique in Research
Vancouver Clinic
2021-2023
Washington State University Vancouver
2023
Oregon Health & Science University
2019-2022
GTx (United States)
2019
Rochester General Hospital
2018
Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory characterized by joint and entheseal inflammation seen in 30% patients with psoriasis (Pso). In 90% of patients, Pso precedes PsA. Inhibitors tumor necrosis factor (TNFi) are efficacious treatment options for both, though whether they prevent development incident PsA unknown. Objectives: To determine if the use TNFi reduces risk developing psoriatic compared to those treated methotrexate alone. Methods: Records on all at...
Introduction Sixty-seven million Americans have hypertension that costs the nation $47.5 billion each year. The aim of this study was to determine if regular phone calls by residents helped achieve better blood pressure control. Methods a randomized open-labeled in resident-run outpatient clinic Rochester, New York. A total 57 poorly controlled hypertensives were divided into two groups. All patients received scheduled once every weeks for 24 weeks. In one group, medications adjusted over...
Abstract Background Delayed diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is well documented, but little known about the distinct diagnostic journey and impediments for US patients with nonradiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA). Methods Interviews adults rheumatologist-diagnosed nr-axSpA rheumatologists explored barriers to diagnosis. Emerging themes were further in an online patient survey. Patients recruited through Spondylitis Association America outreach panels. Results conducted 25 (mean age, 45...
Background Non-rheumatology settings such as chiropractor clinics, where chronic back pain (CBP; including back, buttock, or hip pain) patients are first seen, lack consistency in referral of to rheumatologists the underlying cause may be axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Objectives Primary objective was estimate prevalence axSpA CBP attending four chiropractic clinics Portland, Oregon, referred a rheumatology clinic using strategy identifying features (SpA). Methods Adults one between Nov...