AB0677 Bone mineral density and glucocorticoid treatment in patients with giant cell arteritis and/or polymyalgia rheumatica
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.2579
Abstract: Background Glucocorticoids (GC) are widely used in treating giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) because of their strong anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. However, considerable adverse effects like osteoporosis can occur, especially when GC… read more here.
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