The term ''juvenile rheumatoid arthritis''(JRA) describes a heterogeneous group of chronic
inflammatory arthritides, that begin in childhood and are quite distinct from adult rheumatoid …

Objective To summarize the published effects of systemic glucocorticoid therapy on bone
mineral density (BMD) and fractures in children. Methods We performed a systematic review …

The distribution and incorporation of strontium into bone has been examined in rats,
monkeys, and humans after oral administration of strontium (either strontium chloride or …

Oral corticosteroids are known to increase the risk of fracture in adults, but their effects in
children remain uncertain. The medical records of general practitioners in the United …

Objective Vertebral fractures are an under‐recognized problem in children with inflammatory
disorders. We studied spine health among 134 children (87 girls) with rheumatic conditions …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the frequency of abnormal bone mineralization in a population of
children with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE), juvenile dermatomyositis …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of osteopenia in a population based cohort of adults
with a history of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). METHODS: The Rochester …

Childhood rheumatic diseases are associated with negative impacts on the skeleton, related
to both the underlying illness and complications of therapy. The effects of medications like …

Objective To assess the impact of disease activity on acquired peak bone mass and bone
turnover in young adult patients with either persistent juvenile arthritis (JA) or a history of JA …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of quantitative ultrasound bone sonometry (QUBS) as a
screening tool for the diagnosis of osteoporosis in children with chronic rheumatic diseases …