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Kim JW, Jung JY, Kim HA, Son H, Suh CH. Patient preference, efficacy, and compliance with zoledronic acid for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in patients with autoimmune diseases. Postgrad Med J 2024; 100:334-341. [PMID: 38297995 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgae003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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PURPOSE We evaluated the preference, patient satisfaction, and efficacy of zoledronic acid compared with oral bisphosphonates (BPs) for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) in patients with autoimmune diseases. METHODS We enrolled 50 patients with new fractures or osteoporosis detected on follow-up bone densitometry after at least 1 year of oral BP use among patients diagnosed with GIOP during treatment for autoimmune diseases. After 1 year of zoledronic acid treatment, patients completed a survey for preference and satisfaction assessment. Treatment efficacy was analysed by comparing bone mineral density changes and fractures with those in a control group of patients who continued oral BP use. RESULTS Age, sex, treatment duration, and medication history did not differ significantly between the two groups. Among the participants, 86.7% preferred and were more satisfied with intravenous zoledronic acid than with oral BPs, primarily because of the convenience of its administration interval. Only two patients (4%) reported infusion-related adverse events with zoledronic acid. Furthermore, no significant differences were observed in the annualized percentage change in the bone mineral density of the lumbar spine, femur neck, and hip between patients receiving zoledronic acid and those receiving oral BPs. The occurrence of new fractures was consistent across both groups, with two cases in each, showing no significant differences. CONCLUSION Patients showed a preference for and greater satisfaction with zoledronic acid, and its efficacy in treating osteoporosis was comparable to that of oral BPs. Therefore, zoledronic acid is a suitable treatment option for GIOP in patients with autoimmune diseases.
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- Ji-Won Kim
- Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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Chakrabarti K, McCune WJ. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in premenopausal women: management for the rheumatologist. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2023; 35:161-169. [PMID: 36943706 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review seeks to summarize the literature relevant to the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in premenopausal women; an issue commonly encountered by rheumatologists and yet lacking good clinical practice guidelines. RECENT FINDINGS Although most of the relevant literature on osteoporosis includes postmenopausal women only, data from both randomized controlled trials and case reports suggest bisphosphonates can be an effective and well tolerated treatment for premenopausal patients. Data for other medications to treat premenopausal osteoporosis is less robust. SUMMARY The use of bisphosphonates in young women may be safer than initially thought and should likely be used for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in rheumatology clinics. Further research is needed to continue to understand long-term risk.
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- Katherine Chakrabarti
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Michigan, USA
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Zheng Z, Johansson H, Harvey NC, Lorentzon M, Vandenput L, Liu E, Kanis JA, McCloskey EV. Potential Adverse Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) on Bisphosphonate Efficacy: An Exploratory Post Hoc Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial of Clodronate. J Bone Miner Res 2022; 37:1117-1124. [PMID: 35441396 PMCID: PMC9487988 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been reported to have weak but beneficial effects on bone health, including fracture risk, but many epidemiological studies are likely confounded. We explored the relationship between NSAIDs and fracture risk in a post hoc analysis of a well-documented, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the bisphosphonate, clodronate, in which treatment reduced osteoporotic fracture risk by 23%. Concurrent medication use at baseline was used to identify those prescribed oral NSAIDs. Only verified, incident fractures were included in the analysis. A total of 1082 (20.8%) women reported use of NSAIDs at baseline. They were slightly, but significantly, younger (mean 79 versus 80 years, p = 0.004), heavier (mean 66.7 versus 64.7 kg, p < 0.001) than nonusers, with slightly higher femoral neck bone mineral density (FN-BMD, 0.66 versus 0.64 g/cm2 , p < 0.001). In an adjusted model, NSAID use was associated with a significant increase in osteoporotic fracture risk over the 3-year study period (hazard ratio [HR] 1.27; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.62; p = 0.039). However, this increase in risk was not statistically significant in the placebo group (HR 1.11; 95% CI, 0.81-1.52). In women receiving clodronate, the effect of the bisphosphonate to reduce osteoporotic fracture risk was not observed in those receiving NSAIDs (HR 0.95; 95% CI, 0.65-1.41; p = 0.81) in contrast to those not using NSAIDs (HR 0.71; 95% CI, 0.58-0.89; p = 0.002). In a subset with hip BMD repeated at 3 years, BMD loss during clodronate therapy was greater in those women receiving NSAIDs than in nonusers (eg, total hip -2.75% versus -1.27%, p = 0.078; femoral neck -3.06% versus -1.12%, p = 0.028), and was not significantly different from that observed in women receiving placebo. The efficacy of the bisphosphonate, clodronate, to reduce fracture risk was largely negated in those receiving NSAIDs. Although the mechanism is unclear, this clinically significant observation requires exploration in studies of commonly used bisphosphonates. © 2022 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- Zhangan Zheng
- Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Medical Research Council (MRC) Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research in Musculoskeletal Ageing, Department of Oncology & MetabolismUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
- Department of Trauma and Spine SurgeryThe Second People's Hospital of WuhuWuhuChina
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- Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of MedicineSahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
- Mary McKillop Institute for Health ResearchAustralian Catholic UniversityMelbourneVICAustralia
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology CentreUniversity of SouthamptonSouthamptonUK
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- Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of MedicineSahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
- Mary McKillop Institute for Health ResearchAustralian Catholic UniversityMelbourneVICAustralia
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- Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of MedicineSahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
- Mary McKillop Institute for Health ResearchAustralian Catholic UniversityMelbourneVICAustralia
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health ResearchAustralian Catholic UniversityMelbourneVICAustralia
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health ResearchAustralian Catholic UniversityMelbourneVICAustralia
- Centre for Metabolic Bone DiseasesUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
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- Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Medical Research Council (MRC) Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research in Musculoskeletal Ageing, Department of Oncology & MetabolismUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
- Centre for Metabolic Bone DiseasesUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
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Herath M, Cohen A, Ebeling PR, Milat F. Dilemmas in the Management of Osteoporosis in Younger Adults. JBMR Plus 2022; 6:e10594. [PMID: 35079682 PMCID: PMC8771004 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis in premenopausal women and men younger than 50 years is challenging to diagnose and treat. There are many barriers to optimal management of osteoporosis in younger adults, further enhanced by a limited research focus on this cohort. Herein we describe dilemmas commonly encountered in diagnosis, investigation, and management of osteoporosis in younger adults. We also provide a suggested framework, based on the limited available evidence and supported by clinical experience, for the diagnosis, assessment, and management of osteoporosis in this cohort. © 2021 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Madhuni Herath
- Department of Endocrinology Monash Health Clayton Victoria Australia
- Centre for Endocrinology & Metabolism Hudson Institute of Medical Research Clayton Victoria Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria Australia
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- Department of Medicine Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons New York NY USA
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- Department of Endocrinology Monash Health Clayton Victoria Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology Monash Health Clayton Victoria Australia
- Centre for Endocrinology & Metabolism Hudson Institute of Medical Research Clayton Victoria Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences Monash University Clayton Victoria Australia
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de Melo Yamamoto AP, Chiba FY, Astolphi RD, de Oliveira da Mota MS, Louzada MJQ, de Lima Coutinho Mattera MS, Garbin CAS, Ervolino E, Tsosura TVS, Belardi BE, Dos Santos RM, Okamoto MM, Machado UF, Matsushita DH. Effect of resistance training on osteopenic rat bones in neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetes: Analysis of GLUT4 content and biochemical, biomechanical, densitometric, and microstructural evaluation. Life Sci 2021; 287:120143. [PMID: 34785192 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the effect of resistance training-RT on glycemia, expression of the glucose transporter-GLUT4, bone mineral density-BMD, and microstructural and biomechanical properties of osteopenic rat bones in neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetes. MAIN METHODS Sixty-four 5-day-old male rats were divided into two groups: control and diabetic rats injected with vehicle or streptozotocin, respectively. After 55 days, densitometric analysis-DA of the tibia was performed. These groups were subdivided into four subgroups: non-osteopenic control-CN, osteopenic control-OC, non-osteopenic diabetic-DM, and osteopenic diabetic-OD. The OC and OD groups were suspended by their tails for 21 days to promote osteopenia in the hindlimb; subsequently, a second DA was performed. The rats were subdivided into eight subgroups: sedentary control-SC, sedentary osteopenic control-SOC, exercised control-EC, exercised osteopenic control-EOC, sedentary diabetic-SD, sedentary osteopenic diabetic-SOD, exercised diabetic-ED, and exercised osteopenic diabetic-EOD. For RT, the rats climbed a ladder with weights secured to their tails for 12 weeks. After RT, a third DA was performed, and blood samples, muscles, and tibias were assessed to measure glycemia, insulinemia, GLUT4 content, bone maximum strength, fracture energy, extrinsic stiffness, BMD, cancellous bone area, trabecular number, and trabecular width. KEY FINDINGS After RT, glycemia, GLUT4 content, BMD, and bone microstructural and biomechanical properties were improved in diabetic rats (osteopenic and non-osteopenic). However, RT had no effect on these parameters in the EC and SC groups. SIGNIFICANCE These results suggest that RT improves GLUT4 content, BMD, and microstructural and biomechanical properties of bone in osteopenic and non-osteopenic diabetic rats and is effective in controlling glycemia.
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- Aline Pedro de Melo Yamamoto
- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, São Paulo Institute of Biomedical Sciences, USP, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, São Paulo Institute of Biomedical Sciences, USP, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Comparison of the Effect of Oral Versus Intravenous Bisphosphonate Administration on Osteoclastogenesis in Advanced-Stage Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Patients. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10132988. [PMID: 34279472 PMCID: PMC8268194 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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It is yet unknown whether the intravenous administration route alone can fully account for the exacerbation of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The purpose of this retrospective study was to identify the potential role of the bisphosphonate (BP) administration route as an independent prognostic factor for non-cancerous, stage III MRONJ patients. Bone samples were retrospectively obtained from two groups of osteoporosis patients who underwent surgery for the treatment of stage III MRONJ. Among the subjects, 10 had a history of only oral BP consumption and 10 of intravenous (IV) BP administration. The samples were assessed for osteoclast morphology and immunohistochemical expression of the receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), and potassium calcium-activated channel subfamily N member 4 (Kcnn4). Although the osteoclasts derived from both groups exhibited no significant differences in the mean quantity, diameter, and nuclearity, significantly attenuated tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity was noted among the IV BP-induced MRONJ bones compared to those of the oral BP group. Significant suppression of the RANKL/OPG ratio and Kcnn4 expression among the retrieved bones of IV BP group patients was also noted. Our results indicate the potential of the BP administration route as an independent prognostic factor for advanced-stage MRONJ, regardless of the dosage or indication for which the BP was prescribed.
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Ho OTW, Ng WCA, Ow ZGW, Ho YJ, Lim WH, Yong JN, Wang RS, Wong KL, Ng CH, Muthiah MD, Teo CML. Bisphosphonate therapy after liver transplant improves bone mineral density and reduces fracture rates: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Transpl Int 2021; 34:1386-1396. [PMID: 33884669 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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To investigate the efficacy of bisphosphonates and compare oral and IV formulations on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture incidence in post-orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) patients. Electronic databases were searched, and six RCTs and three cohort studies were included out of 711 articles. Main outcomes included post-OLT BMD changes, fracture incidence, and treatment adverse reactions. Pairwise meta-analysis was conducted for binary and continuous outcomes, while pooled fracture incidence utilized single-arm meta-analysis. Post-OLT fracture incidence was reported in nine studies (n = 591). Total fracture incidence was 6.6% (CI: 3.4-12.4%) in bisphosphonate group and 19.1% (CI: 14.3-25.1%) in calcium and vitamin D group. Total fractures were significantly lower in patients on bisphosphonate, compared to calcium and vitamin D (n = 591; OR = 0.037; CI: 0.18-0.77; P = 0.008). Overall fractures were significantly lower in the oral group (n = 263; OR = 0.26; CI: 0.08-0.85; P = 0.02) but not in the IV group (n = 328; OR = 0.45; CI: 0.16-1.26; P = 0.129). Both oral and IV bisphosphonates are effective in reducing fracture incidence post-OLT compared to calcium and vitamin D. Oral formulations may also have an advantage over IV in reducing bone loss and fracture incidence post-OLT.
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- Owen Tsung Wen Ho
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,National University Centre for Organ Transplantation, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Pereira RMR, Perez MO, Paula AP, Moreira C, Castro CHM, Zerbini CAF, Domiciano DS, de Azevedo E, Mendonca LMC, Shinzato MM, da Rocha-Loures MAA, Radominski S, Szejnfeld VL. Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: an update of Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (2020). Arch Osteoporos 2021; 16:49. [PMID: 33646403 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-021-00902-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED The Brazilian guidelines for prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis were updated and important topics were included such as assessment of risk fracture using FRAX Brazil, use of denosumab, and also recommendations for the use of glucocorticoid pulse therapy and inhaled glucocortiocoid. INTRODUCTION Glucocorticoids (GCs) are used in almost all medical specialties and the incidences of vertebral/nonvertebral fractures range from 30 to 50% in individuals treated with GCs for over 3 months. Thus, osteoporosis and frailty fractures should be prevented and treated in patients initiating treatment or already being treated with GCs. The Committee for Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolic Disorders of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (BSR) established in 2012 the Brazilian Guidelines for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO). Herein, we provide a comprehensive update of the original guidelines based on improved available scientific evidence and/or expert experience. METHODS From March to June 2020, the Osteoporosis Committee of the BRS had meetings to update the questions presented in the first consensus (2012). Thus, twenty-six questions considered essential for the preparation of the recommendations were selected. A systematic literature review based on real-life scenarios was undertaken to answer the proposed questions. The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases were searched using specific search keywords. RESULTS Based on the review and expert opinion, the recommendations were updated for each of the 26 questions. We included 48 new bibliographic references that became available after the date of the publication of the first version of the consensus. CONCLUSION We updated the Brazilian guidelines for the prevention/treatment of GIO. New topics were added in this update, such as the assessment of risk fracture using FRAX Brazil, the use of denosumab, and approaches for the treatment of children and adolescents. Furthermore, we included recommendations for the use of inhaled GCs and GC pulse therapy in clinical settings.
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- Rosa M R Pereira
- Rheumatology Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455, 3° andar, sala 3193, Sao Paulo, SP, 01246-903, Brazil.
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- Rheumatology Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455, 3° andar, sala 3193, Sao Paulo, SP, 01246-903, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo-Escola Paulista de Medicina, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Centro Paulista de Investigação Clínica, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455, 3° andar, sala 3193, Sao Paulo, SP, 01246-903, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo-Escola Paulista de Medicina, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Xie J, Li S, Xiao L, Ouyang G, Zheng L, Gu Y, Gao C, Han X. Zoledronic acid ameliorates the effects of secondary osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:421. [PMID: 31823822 PMCID: PMC6902494 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1492-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Secondary osteoporosis may occur in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), causing irreversible joint damage and disability. Bisphosphonates, the recently developed bone resorption inhibitors, have demonstrated significant therapeutic effects on senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid (ZOL), with or without methotrexate (MTX), for the prevention and treatment of bone destruction in RA patients. Methods We recruited 66 RA patients with symptoms of secondary osteoporosis. They were randomized into three treatment groups—combined treatment with MTX and ZOL, ZOL monotherapy, or MTX monotherapy—in two consecutive 6-month periods. The participants were followed for 12 months. At the end of each treatment period, improvement in disease activity, bone destruction, and fracture risk were evaluated. Results Combined treatment with ZOL and MTX had significantly better clinical efficacy compared with either ZOL or MTX monotherapy (P < 0.05). The combination significantly improved the lumbar spine and hip BMD and reduced FRAX scores, suggesting that ZOL combined with MTX reduces bone loss and risk of hip fracture in RA patients with secondary osteoporosis. Conclusion ZOL has a synergistic effect when combined with MTX, inhibiting RA disease activity, reducing fracture risk, and improving quality of life in RA patients with secondary osteoporosis. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1800019290. Registered 3 November 2018–Retrospective registered, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj = 31758
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- Jun Xie
- Department of Orthopedics, The Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No. 301 Yanchangzhong Road, Shanghai, 200000, China.,Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No. 301 Yanchangzhong Road, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China.
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 504 Xinhua Road, Shanghai, 200052, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This manuscript will provide a review of recent publications, examining the correlation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with changes in bone health and associated osteoporosis, highlighting prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS Studies suggest that bone loss and fractures are associated with SLE, related not only to the disease itself, but also with low vitamin D and treatment side-effects. Understanding the mechanisms of glucocorticoids on bone and the immunologic relationship of vitamin D, as well as recognizing the role of chronic inflammation on bone, allows for better understanding of skeletal side-effects. Further awareness of the association of poor bone health has led to an increased need for prevention and treatment. New imaging and treatment are emerging, although not recommended currently. SUMMARY Loss of bone density culminating in osteoporosis and fracture is a frequent comorbidity in SLE patients at any age and is multifactorial in etiology. Awareness and diagnosis is crucial because of its prevalence and morbidity. Prevention is safe and effective in this high-risk population where diagnostic measures and interventions are underutilized and guidelines are lacking.
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- Cuoghi Edens
- aDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Kenanidis E, Potoupnis ME, Kakoulidis P, Leonidou A, Sakellariou GT, Sayegh FE, Tsiridis E. Management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: clinical data in relation to disease demographics, bone mineral density and fracture risk. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2015; 14:1035-53. [PMID: 25952267 DOI: 10.1517/14740338.2015.1040387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is the most common type of secondary osteoporosis. Patient selection and the treatment choice remain to be controversial. None of the proposed management guidelines are widely accepted. We evaluate the available clinical data, the efficacy of current medication and we propose an overall algorithm for managing GIOP. AREAS COVERED This article provides a critical review of in vivo and clinical evidence regarding GIOP and developing evidence-based algorithm of treatment. Data base used includes MEDLINE® (1950 to May 2014). EXPERT OPINION Patient-specific treatment is the gold standard of care. Glucocorticoid (GC)-treated patients must comply with a healthy lifestyle and receive 1000 mg of calcium and at least 800 mg of Vitamin D daily. Bisphosphonate (BP) therapy is the current standard of care for prevention and treatment of GIOP. Most of bisphosphonates demonstrated benefit in lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) and some in hip BMD. Alendronate, risedronate and zoledronate showed vertebral anti-fracture efficacy in postmenopausal women and men. Scarce data however when compared head to head with BP efficacy. In post-menopausal women, early antiresorptive BP treatment appears to be efficient and safe. In premenopausal women and patients at high risk of fracture receiving long-term GC therapy however, teriparitide may be advised alternatively.
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- Eustathios Kenanidis
- Aristotle University Medical School, Academic Orthopaedic Unit , Thessaloniki , Greece
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Roy A, Dutta D, Ghosh S, Mukhopadhyay P, Mukhopadhyay S, Chowdhury S. Efficacy and safety of low dose oral prednisolone as compared to pulse intravenous methylprednisolone in managing moderate severe Graves' orbitopathy: A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2015; 19:351-358. [PMID: 25932389 PMCID: PMC4366772 DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.152770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High dose oral prednisolone (100 mg/day) in Graves' orbitopathy (GO) is limited by lesser response, and greater side-effects compared to intravenous (iv) methylprednisolone. Low dose oral prednisolone has not been evaluated in GO. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low dose oral prednisolone in GO. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 114 consecutive GO patients were screened of which 65 patients with previously untreated moderate-severe GO, clinical activity score (CAS) >2, without co-morbid states were randomized into treatment Group-A (iv methylprednisolone 0.5 g for 3 days/month for 4 months) and Group-B (oral prednisolone 1 mg/kg/day for 6 weeks then tapered stopped), and followed-up. Thirty-one patients in each group with at least 1-year follow-up were analyzed. Responders were defined as improvement in ≥ 1 major response criteria or ≥ 2 minor response criteria. The trial is registered at ctri.nic.in (CTRI/2013/12/004264). RESULTS At 1-year, 27/31 (87.10%) patients were responders in Group-A compared to 17/31 (54.84%) in Group-B (P = 0.005). There was a greater improvement in CAS score in patients of Group-A as compared to Group-B (P < 0.001). Responders (n = 44) had significantly higher baseline intra-ocular pressures and left eye proptosis as compared to nonresponders. Cox-regression revealed baseline T4 levels, diplopia, and smoking history were predictive of remission. Low dose prednisolone was well tolerated, and the occurrence of adverse events were comparable in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Low dose oral prednisolone is inferior to iv pulse methylprednisolone in managing GO, having a comparable side-effect profile. It can be a safe second line alternative in patients intolerant to pulse iv methylprednisolone.
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- Ajitesh Roy
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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McLendon AN, Woodis CB. A review of osteoporosis management in younger premenopausal women. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 10:59-77. [PMID: 24328599 DOI: 10.2217/whe.13.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The purpose of this review is to describe the available evidence for osteoporosis treatments in young and premenopausal women. A review of articles evaluating the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis in young (age less than 50 years) or premenopausal women was conducted. Several trials evaluating the treatment of anorexia nervosa and use of hormone therapy in those women, the use of bisphosphonates in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer and the use of bisphosphonates, teriparatide and vitamin D in women with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis are described. Limited data were found to support the treatment of osteoporosis in women with idiopathic osteoporosis or cystic fibrosis, or after kidney transplant. The evidence for treatment of osteoporosis in premenopausal women is not nearly as robust as that for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Although fracture risk in the premenopausal population is low, women with secondary osteoporosis may benefit from treatment with various agents, depending upon the condition.
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- Amber N McLendon
- Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences & Glenaire, Inc., PO Box 1090, Buies Creek, NC 27511, USA.
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Kuchuk NO, Hoes JN, Bijlsma JWJ, Jacobs JWG. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: an overview. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.2217/ijr.14.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ikeda T, Maruyama K, Kaji H, Akagi M. Effects of alendronate or alfacalcidol on bone metabolic indices and bone mineral density in patients with ophthalmologic disease treated with glucocorticoid. Mod Rheumatol 2013; 24:671-6. [PMID: 24313921 DOI: 10.3109/14397595.2013.860886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Glucocorticoid (GC) is usually used for the treatment of systemic inflammatory diseases. We performed the prospective study to clarify the effects of alendronate or alfacalcidol on bone metabolic indices and bone mineral density (BMD) in 90 patients treated with GC for ophthalmologic diseases without systemic disorders for 12 months. METHODS BMD was measured with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP) and urinary Type I collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide (NTx) were measured as bone metabolic indices. RESULTS BMD values in the alendronate group were significantly higher than those in the alfacalcidol group during 12 months. Alendronate significantly reduced urinary NTX levels from the baseline during 12 months, although alfacalcidol did not affect them. Serum BAP levels in the alendronate group were significantly lower than those in the alfacalcidol group during 9 months. The effects of alendronate on BMD and NTx in male patients seemed to be somewhat potent compared with those in female patients. CONCLUSIONS Alendronate is effective to prevent BMD loss and bone resorption induced by GC treatment in patients with ophthalmic diseases without systemic disorders. There might be sex differences in the potency of alendronate effects.
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- Terumasa Ikeda
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine , Osakasayama , Japan
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Liu D, Ahmet A, Ward L, Krishnamoorthy P, Mandelcorn ED, Leigh R, Brown JP, Cohen A, Kim H. A practical guide to the monitoring and management of the complications of systemic corticosteroid therapy. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2013; 9:30. [PMID: 23947590 PMCID: PMC3765115 DOI: 10.1186/1710-1492-9-30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 674] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Systemic corticosteroids play an integral role in the management of many inflammatory and immunologic conditions, but these agents are also associated with serious risks. Osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, Cushing’s syndrome, psychiatric disturbances and immunosuppression are among the more serious side effects noted with systemic corticosteroid therapy, particularly when used at high doses for prolonged periods. This comprehensive article reviews these adverse events and provides practical recommendations for their prevention and management based on both current literature and the clinical experience of the authors.
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- Dora Liu
- Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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Ruza I, Mirfakhraee S, Orwoll E, Gruntmanis U. Clinical experience with intravenous zoledronic acid in the treatment of male osteoporosis: evidence and opinions. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2013; 5:182-98. [PMID: 23904863 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x13485829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis frequently remains underrecognized and undertreated in men. Most osteoporosis-related fractures could be prevented if men at risk would be diagnosed, treated, and remained compliant with therapy. Bisphosphonates, the mainstay of osteoporosis treatment, are potent antiresorptive agents that inhibit osteoclast activity, suppress in vivo markers of bone turnover, increase bone mineral density, decrease fractures, and likely improve survival in men with osteoporosis. The focus of the article is on intravenous zoledronic acid, which may be a preferable alternative to oral bisphosphonate therapy in patients with cognitive dysfunction, the inability to sit upright, polypharmacy, significant gastrointestinal pathology or suspected medication noncompliance. Zoledronic acid is approved in the United States (US) and European Union (EU) as an annual 5 mg intravenous infusion to treat osteoporosis in men. The zoledronic acid 4 mg intravenous dose has been studied in the prevention of bone loss associated with androgen deprivation therapy. This article reviews the evidence for zoledronic acid, currently the most potent bisphosphonate available for clinical use, and its therapeutic effects in the treatment of men with osteoporosis.
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- Ieva Ruza
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia
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Li GW, Chang SX, Fan JZ, Tian YN, Xu Z, He YM. Marrow adiposity recovery after early zoledronic acid treatment of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss in rabbits assessed by magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Bone 2013; 52:668-75. [PMID: 23142803 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2012.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Revised: 10/30/2012] [Accepted: 11/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although there is an inverse relationship between bone mass and marrow adiposity, the reversal function of zoledronic acid (ZOL) on increased marrow fat has not been studied. The aim of our study is to use the 3T magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to characterize the dynamical change process of the marrow fat responding to early ZOL treatment in the rabbit model with glucocorticoid-induced bone loss. METHODS Fifteen 20-week-old female New Zealand White rabbits were randomized to control group, methylprednisolone (MPS) group, and MPS+ZOL group equally. Bone mineral density (BMD) and marrow fat fraction (FF) at L3-L4 vertebrae and left proximal femur were measured by Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and MRS at week 0, 4, 8, and 12. The animals were euthanized at the end of our experiment and their left femurs were dissected out for the histopathological examination. RESULTS The MPS group demonstrated a remarkable increase in FF but a reduction in BMD compared with the controls at week 4 and 8, respectively (P<0.05 for all). Early treatment of ZOL can inhibit bone degeneration, although the bone mass would not recover to its original level. FF in MPS group exhibited a dramatic increase over time, with an increased FF variation (+31.6%, P=0.009) at week 4 from baseline and it was maintained until week 12 (+75.2%, P<0.001). In MPS+ZOL group, the FF returned to baseline value after the ZOL treatment. Comparing with the controls, larger marrow adipocyte density, the mean of the adipocyte diameter, and the percentage area of the adipocyte were observed in the MPS group (P<0.05 for all), whereas there were no significant differences in quantitative parameters of marrow adipocytes between the ZOL-treated group and the normal rabbits. CONCLUSION An increase of the marrow adiposity is synchronized with the deterioration of the MPS-induced bone mass. A single dose of early ZOL can reverse the marrow adiposity to its original level completely.
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- Guan-Wu Li
- Department of Radiology, Yueyang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
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Lekamwasam S, Adachi JD, Agnusdei D, Bilezikian J, Boonen S, Borgström F, Cooper C, Diez Perez A, Eastell R, Hofbauer LC, Kanis JA, Langdahl BL, Lesnyak O, Lorenc R, McCloskey E, Messina OD, Napoli N, Obermayer-Pietsch B, Ralston SH, Sambrook PN, Silverman S, Sosa M, Stepan J, Suppan G, Wahl DA, Compston JE. A framework for the development of guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2012; 23:2257-76. [PMID: 22434203 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-012-1958-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 227] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2011] [Accepted: 02/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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UNLABELLED This paper provides a framework for the development of national guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women aged 18 years and over in whom oral glucocorticoid therapy is considered for 3 months or longer. INTRODUCTION The need for updated guidelines for Europe and other parts of the world was recognised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the European Calcified Tissue Society, which set up a joint Guideline Working Group at the end of 2010. METHODS AND RESULTS The epidemiology of GIO is reviewed. Assessment of risk used a fracture probability-based approach, and intervention thresholds were based on 10-year probabilities using FRAX. The efficacy of intervention was assessed by a systematic review. CONCLUSIONS Guidance for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is updated in the light of new treatments and methods of assessment. National guidelines derived from this resource need to be tailored within the national healthcare framework of each country.
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- S Lekamwasam
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, Galle, Sri Lanka
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