Dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry and anti‐osteoporotic medication use in Australian patients with early rheumatoid arthritis using data from the Australian Rheumatology Association Database
Our findings reveal delays and variability in osteoporosis screening for individuals with RA, despite higher fracture risk. Screening practices were influenced by age, glucocorticoid use and BMI, with significant gaps, particularly after diagnosis. These gaps highlight the need for standardised screening protocols to ensure timely DEXA scans and treatment, ultimately improving osteoporosis management and reducing fracture burden.
Authors
- Andrea Lyon
- Rachel J Black (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6600-7430)
- Tom Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6727-6912)
- Jessica Stanhope (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6657-3317)
- Oscar Kenneth Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7134-6362)
- Catherine Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8289-4922)
- Rachelle Buchbinder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0597-0933)
- Lyn March (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1736-8111)
- Claire Barrett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0362-0382)
- Sue Lester (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3013-2701)
- Marissa Nichole Lassere
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Royal Adelaide Hospital (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Royal North Shore Hospital (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (AU)
- Northern Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- St George Hospital (AU)
- Redcliffe Hospital (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Internal Medicine Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.70065
- Primary Topic
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Adelaide