Abstract Number: 1996 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Are Changes in Bone Mineral Density Different Between Groups of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated According to a Tight Control Strategy with or without Prednisone, If Osteoporosis Prophylaxis Is Applied?
Background/Purpose: To describe effects on bone mineral density (BMD) of treatment according to EULAR guidelines with a methotrexate-based tight control strategy including 10 mg prednisone…Abstract Number: 1972 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the risk of osteoporotic fracture in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to examine the…Abstract Number: 1957 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in 4,793 Japanese Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Vitamin D (25[OH]D) insufficiency and deficiency is reported to be common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is associated with increased disease activity…Abstract Number: 1258 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Low Vitamin D Levels and Indicators of Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease are complications of chronic rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is not known if these processes share pathogenetic mechanisms. Low levels of…Abstract Number: 1259 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Subclinical Atherosclerosis and Bone Mineral Density in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis (OP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This cross-sectional study was undertaken to identify links…Abstract Number: 1226 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transition Time to Osteoporosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis. Although bone mineral density (BMD) testing is routinely performed in patients with RA, the…