Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bone caused by a loss of bone mass and a change in bone structure. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is a form of osteoporosis caused by taking glucocorticoid medications, such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, etc.), prednisolone (Prelone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), and cortisone (Cortone Acetate). These medications are used to help control many rheumatic diseases, including RA, systemic lupus erythematosus, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
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Dr. Wolfe & the National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases (NBD)
A private database becomes a national resource
Advocacy and More
A week in the life of the ACR
Reading Rheum: Which Bone Agent Is Best in High-risk Osteoporosis?
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is possibly the most common nerve disorder experienced today. It affects 3% to 7% of the population and is usually treatable. Middle-age and older individuals are more likely to develop CTS than younger people, and women develop CTS three times more frequently than men.
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews Of Contemporary Literature
Build Up Bone
Current management of osteoporosis
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Paget’s Disease of Bone
Paget’s disease generally affects people over 40, and while the disease is associated with heredity, the cause is unknown. The ACR has recently added a fact sheet about this condition to the patient education material online.