Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5887662 | Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism | 2014 | 31 Pages |
Abstract
TNF inhibitors can increase lumbar spine and total hip BMD and maintain femoral neck BMD for up to 2 years in patients with AS. More research is needed to assess the effect of TNF inhibitors on bone quality and fracture risk.
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Authors
Nisha MD, DM (Endocrinology), CCD, Jeevitha MSc, Nayef MD, FRCPC, Robert D. MD, FRCPC, FACP, Angela M. MD, PhD, FRCPC, CCD,