Effects of low-dose corticosteroids on the bone mineral density of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis

This meta-analysis shows BMD loss after low-dose corticosteroid treatment in patients with RA. These findings have practical implications for the long-term management of patients with RA on low-dose corticosteroids.

 

 

Authors: Lee, Y. H.; Woo, J. H.; Choi, S. J.; Ji, J. D.; Song, G. G. 

Title: Effects of low-dose corticosteroids on the bone mineral density of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis

Year: 2008

Journal: J Investig Med

Volume: 56

Issue: 8

Pages: 1011-8

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