Abstract Number: 883 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of Fracture Risk and Osteoporosis in Males with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disease complicated by fractures and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been found to be…Abstract Number: 1481 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Are ACPA Associated with More Bone Loss over Time in Patients with RA?
Background/Purpose: Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) are one of the most important serological markers for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have been suggested to play a pathophysiologic…Abstract Number: 2304 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implication of Bone Turnover Marker Follow-up during Antiresorptive Therapy in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis on Immunosuppresssive Agents
Background/Purpose: Changes in bone turnover marker (BTM) are known to offer an information regarding a dynamics of bone remodeling, treatment outcome in primary osteoporosis (OP).…Abstract Number: 2307 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
In the 21st Century: Is Still Rheumatoid Arthritis a Risk Factor for Osteoporotic Fractures?
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has been considered an independent osteoporotic risk factor. Nowadays, RA patients have a better disease control and corticosteroid use is less…Abstract Number: 2311 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of TNF Inhibitors on Bone Mineral Density in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receiving Bisphosphonate
Background/Purpose: . This study aimed to investigate whether tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) have beneficial effects on bone mineral density (BMD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…Abstract Number: 2315 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Opportunistic Screening for Osteoporosis Using Thoraco-Abdomino-Pelvic Computed Tomography Assessing the Vertebral Density in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Screening for osteoporosis is crucial in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The aim of this study was to assess the value of thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT-derived bone…Abstract Number: 2322 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Intervals of Bone Mineral Density Measurement during Treatment for Osteoporosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: There is controversy about the intervals of retesting bone mineral density (BMD) in patients treated for osteoporosis. The objective of this study is to…Abstract Number: 2325 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sex Differences in the Association of Frailty and Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Frailty in the general population is associated with poor outcomes including osteoporosis (OP), fracture and death. Frailty occurs at a higher rate in RA…Abstract Number: 2332 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Effect´s on Bone Mass and Muscle
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive auto-immune disease characterized by chronic inflammation which leads to joint deformity and disability. However, the bone and muscle…Abstract Number: 2337 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Vertebral Compression Fractures and Antibodies to Citrullinated Vimentin in Established Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Patients with RA have high rates of osteoporosis and fractures and RA induces articular and extra-articular bone loss. Seropositivity for any CCP antibody is…Abstract Number: 1215 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Chest Radiography As a Screening Tool to Detect Fragile Spine Fractures
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis screening is essential in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, and evaluation of fragile spine fractures is one of the recommended examinations. Digital chest…Abstract Number: 1343 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gingival Bleeding and Periodontitis in Japanese Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from the IORRA Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Oral health is an important issue for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because periodontitis is a potential risk factor for RA and RA patients…Abstract Number: 2367 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Glucocorticoids on Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: The role of glucocorticoids (GCs) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is widely debated. GCs stimulate bone resorption and impair bone formation. Inflammatory…Abstract Number: 2390 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Trends and Predictors of Guideline Adherence for Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Prevention in an Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohort
Background/Purpose: RA patients are at a high risk of osteoporosis and fracture, in part due to frequent glucocorticoid use. Despite recommendations from ACR guidelines on…Abstract Number: 2397 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Bilateral Femoral DXA Scan in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: RA is in independent risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on T-score at lumbar spine or hip and…
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