Abstract Number: 2266 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Research On Factors Influenced For Bone Metabolic Markers In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Prospective Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop osteoporosis more frequently than healthy individuals. Bone resorption and formation are respectively increased and inhibited in patients with…Abstract Number: 2026 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Initial Dose Of Prednisolone For Japanese Patients With Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition of elderly persons. Clinical symptoms respond to low-dose glucocorticoids, but treatment is often required for several…Abstract Number: 799 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Of Two Years Remission Steered Treatment In Early Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: To evaluate outcomes after 2 years of remission steered therapy in early arthritis patients. Methods: 610 patients with early rheumatoid or undifferentiated arthritis (UA)…Abstract Number: 396 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Dosage Of Prednisolone Is a Risk Factor For Falls In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients -The Third Year Results Of The Tomorrow Study-
Background/Purpose: Population-based studies suggest an association between musculoskeletal problems and an increased risk of falls. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have muscle weakness and…Abstract Number: 397 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Elevated Disease Activity Or Medication Use Influence The Bone Density Of The Prepubertal Offspring In Pregnant Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Background/Purpose: Elevated rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and prednisone use during pregnancy are both associated with a lower bone mineral density (BMD) of the patients, but…Abstract Number: 398 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Elevated Disease Activity Or Medication Use Influence The Body Composition Of The Prepubertal Offspring In Pregnant Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Background/Purpose: Elevated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight and rapid post-natal growth. Lower birth weight and rapid post-natal…Abstract Number: 353 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Combination Therapy and Prednisolone On Haemostatic Markers in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: There is accumulating evidence that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should be considered as prothrombotic state, explaining the increased risk of thromboembolic events. Suppressing inflammation could…Abstract Number: 367 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Improved Fatigue-Related Quality of Life in CAPRA-2, a 12 Week Study of 5-Mg Modified (Delayed) Release Prednisone in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients can be improved by reducing the common symptom of fatigue caused by disease related factors such…Abstract Number: 2357 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Relapses in Patients with Giant-Cell Arteritis: Prevalence, Characteristics and Associated Clinical Findings in a Prospectively Followed Cohort of 106 Patients
Background/Purpose: In spite of the satisfactory initial response to glucocorticoid treatment, patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) frequently experience relapses during follow-up. The objectives of…Abstract Number: 2125 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Response to Methotrexate Plus Prednisone in Camera II Using a Multi-Biomarker Disease Activity (VectraTM DA) Test and DAS28-ESR
Background/Purpose: The CAMERA II study (Computer Assisted Management in Early RA) demonstrated that the addition of prednisone to a MTX-based tight control strategy increased effectiveness…Abstract Number: 2120 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictive Value of Anti-CCP Positivity On Disease Course and Response to Therapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis. Results From the Swedish EIRA Study
Background/Purpose: Does anti-CCP-positivity predict disease course and response to therapy in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Methods: We retrieved clinical follow-up data for patients entering the…Abstract Number: 1696 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quantitative Evaluation of Dermal Atrophy by High-Resolution Ultrasonography, Comparing Between Patients Under Long-Term Treatment with Prednisolone or Methylprednisolone
Background/Purpose: The katabolic effects of a systemic treatment with glucocorticoids can lead to a progressive atrophy of the skin. Clinical observation suggests a more pronounced…Abstract Number: 1274 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Relationship Between Morning Stiffness Duration and Severity, Pain Intensity, and Measures of Disease Activity in a 12 Week Efficacy Study of a Modified (Delayed-Release) Prednisone Plus Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: RA patients typically present with pain and morning stiffness (MS). MS is predictive of both functional disability and escalated RA care, but the best…Abstract Number: 1224 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity During Pregnancy Affects the Postnatal Catch-up Growth of the Child
Background/Purpose: Active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight. Active RA during pregnancy can be treated with prednisone. However, studies have…Abstract Number: 684 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlation of Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription-1 and Microrna-146a with Anaemia and Other Clinical Features in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Anaemia is one of the most common haematological manifestations in SLE patients, occurring in about 50% of active cases. STAT1 is a critical signalling…
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