Bortkevych O. Early diagnostics of bone mineral density changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0499U000367

Applicant for

Specialization

  • 14.01.12 - Ревматологія

16-02-1999

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.616.01

State Institution National Scientific Center "The M.D. Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine"

Essay

Dissertation is devoted to problem of early diagnostics of changes in bone mineral density of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which includes osteopenia and osteoporosis (OP). Using bone densitometry method and X-rays, as well as clinical and laboratory investigations, there were obtained the data, concerning correlation between bone tissue state on the one hand, and age, sex, course of disease and its duration, peculiarities of treatment (especially using of corticosteroids) and degree of patient's disability. The results are introduced in practical rheumatology, and are used in clinics and research institutes.

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