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Arthritis
Study emphasizes importance of bone loss in rheumatoid arthritis
August 11th, 2005
A recent study from Brazil emphasizes the importance of early detection of bone loss in rheumatoid arthritis. In a recent report, researchers in Brazil assessed "bone mineral density (BMD) status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid factor-positive premenopausal women with RA meeting the American College of Rheumatology criteria were enrolled." According to T.F. Tourinho and colleagues, Fundacao Federal Facultas Ciencias Medicas, "Exclusion criteria included diseases or drugs that affect BMD, except for glucocorticoids, and smoking. Evaluation consisted of a questionnaire, physical examination, and laboratory tests. Lumbar spine and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-08-11)
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