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  • Monday, Nov 13th
    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
    13M142: Abstracts: Fibromyalgia & Other Clinical Pain Syndromes (1609–1614)
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Abstract Moderator: Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, MD, FRCPC, MBChB – McGill University
    Abstract Moderator: Dorota Lebiedz-Odrobina, MD, RhMSUS – University of Utah
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    2:00 PM – 2:10 PM PT
    1609: Associations Between SARS-Cov-2 Infection and Neuropathic Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Cohort Study
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: Danilo Perretta, Sr, MD (he/him/his) – University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Naples
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    2:15 PM – 2:25 PM PT
    1610: Digital Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Improves Fibromyalgia Outcomes: Results from a Pivotal, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: R. Michael Gendreau, MD, PhD, BS – Gendreau Consulting, LLC
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    2:30 PM – 2:40 PM PT
    1611: Mitochondrial Structural Alterations in Fibromyalgia - A Pilot Electron Microscopy Study
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: Jacob Ablin, MD – Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    2:45 PM – 2:55 PM PT
    1612: Design and Validation of a Comparator for Randomized Controlled Trials of a Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: R. Michael Gendreau, MD, PhD, BS – Gendreau Consulting, LLC
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    3:00 PM – 3:10 PM PT
    1613: Tetrodotoxin Sensitive Nav1.7 Sodium Channel SCN9A Gene Polymorphism rs6754031(T >G) Is Associated with Fibromyalgia
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: Able Lawrence, MD, DM – SGPGIMS, Lucknow
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Monday, Nov 13th
    3:15 PM – 3:25 PM PT
    1614: Therapy Combining Millimeter Wave-based Neuromodulation with Coaching for the Improvement in Quality of Life of Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
    Location: Room 26A-B
    Presenting Author: Caroline Maindet, MD (she/her/hers) – University Hospital Grenoble Alpes
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    7:30 AM – 8:30 AM PT
    14T102: Anatomy for the Clinician I: Evaluation of the Shoulder – Mechanical or Inflammatory?
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Moderator: Kamini Shah, MD, RhMSUS – Northwell Health
    Moderator: Janeth Yinh, MD, RhMSUS – Massachusetts General Hospital
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
     CME: 1 hours
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    7:30 AM – 7:50 AM PT
    Clinical Evaluation of Mechanical Conditions of the Shoulder: Exam Maneuvers, Sonoanatomy, and Procedure
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Speaker: David Bulbin, DO, RhMSUS, FACR – Geisinger Health System
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    7:50 AM – 8:00 AM PT
    Q&A
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    8:00 AM – 8:20 AM PT
    Clinical Evaluation and Sonoanatomy of Inflammatory Conditions of the Shoulder
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Speaker: Marwin GUTIERREZ, MD, PhD – CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN RHEUMATIC AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    8:20 AM – 8:30 AM PT
    Q&A
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
    14T115: Anatomy for the Clinician II: Evaluation of the Hip – Mechanical or Inflammatory?
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Moderator: Minna Kohler, MD, RhMSUS – Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    Moderator: Nadine Mbuyi, MD, RhMSUS – George Washington University
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
     CME: 1 hours
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 9:20 AM PT
    Clinical Evaluation of Mechanical Conditions of the Hip: Exam Maneuvers, Sonoanatomy, and Procedures
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Speaker: Lily Kao, MD, RhMSUS – Evergreen Medical Group
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:20 AM – 9:30 AM PT
    Q&A
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:30 AM – 9:50 AM PT
    Clinical Evaluation and Sonoanatomy of Inflammatory Conditions of the Hip
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Speaker: David Bong, MD – Instituto Poal de Reumatologia/ Universitat de Barcelona-Bellvitge Campus
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:50 AM – 10:00 AM PT
    Q&A
    Location: Ballroom 20D
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    (1827–1839) Fibromyalgia & Other Clinical Pain Syndromes Poster
    Location: Poster Hall
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1828: Positive Screening for Fibromyalgia or Depression on Validated MDHAQ Indices Is Seen in 56-71% of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with High DAS28 or CDAI, 40-47% with Moderate, 2-42% with Low, and 0-21% with DAS28 or CDAI Remission
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Theodore Pincus, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1829: Blood-derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Diagnostic Biomarker in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Gilad Halpert, PhD – CAHIM SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1830: Exploring Psychosocial Characteristics of Youth with Chronic Pain Across Gender Identities
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Evan Mulvihill, MD, MPH (he/him/his) – Nemours/A.I.duPont Hospital for Children
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1831: Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Status of Fibromyalgia
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, MD, FRCPC, MBChB – McGill University
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1832: Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Manifestations in Post-acute COVID 19 Patients and Their Quality of Life at Kenyatta National Hospital
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Miriam Kiyiapi, MBChB, MMed – University of Nairobi
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1833: Development of a Polygenic Risk Model for Therapeutic Response to Bedtime Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine (TNX-102 SL*) in Fibromyalgia Based on Polygenic Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)-Count Scores
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, PhD – Tonix Pharmaceuticals
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1834: Evaluation of Fibromyalgia, Clinical/Serologic Activity, and Patient Reported Outcomes in a Racially/Ethnically Diverse SLE Patient Cohort
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Kelly Corbitt, DO – University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1835: A Survey on Fibromyalgia-Related Knowledge Among Internal Medicine Residents
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Helina Maharjan, MBBS – Bassett Medical Center
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1836: Embracing a Biopsychosocial Approach to Fibromyalgia-like Symptoms in People with SLE: Insights from the Type 2 SLE Consortium
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Jennifer Rogers, MD – Duke
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1837: Depression and Suicide Attempt in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with and Without Fibromyalgia
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Irakli Tskhakaia, MD (he/him/his) – Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1838: The Burden of Dysautonomia in Patients Suffering from Pathologies Associated with Generalized Joint Hypermobility
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Roland Jaussaud, MD, PhD – Université de Lorraine / CHRU de Nancy
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
    1839: Value of Small Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia Patients in a Rheumatological Setting
    Location: Poster Hall
    Abstract Poster Presenter: Xenofon Baraliakos, MD – Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet Herne
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT
    14T143: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Not-So Benign Disorder?
    Location: Room 1A-B
    Moderator: Stephanie Mathew, DO – Dartmouth-Hitchcock
    Moderator: Nicole Orzechowski, DO, RhMSUS – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
     CME: 1 hours
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    2:00 PM – 2:15 PM PT
    Clinical Evaluation of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and the Role of Genetics
    Location: Room 1A-B
    Speaker: Jeff Milunsky, MD – Center for Human Genetics
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    2:15 PM – 2:30 PM PT
    Autonomic Neuropathy and Dysautonomia in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
    Location: Room 1A-B
    Speaker: Khosro Farhad, MD – Mass General Brigham
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    2:30 PM – 2:45 PM PT
    Chronic Pain Syndromes in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
    Location: Room 1A-B
    Speaker: Deeba Minhas, MD – University of Michigan
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders
  • Tuesday, Nov 14th
    2:45 PM – 3:00 PM PT
    Q&A
    Location: Room 1A-B
    Pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and regional musculoskeletal disorders