Objective To develop a new evidence‐based, pharmacologic treatment guideline for
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods We conducted systematic reviews to synthesize the …

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) most recently published recommendations
for the use of diseasemodifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic agents in the …

Abstract The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) convenes a Position
Development Conference (PDC) every 2–3 yr to make recommendations for guidelines and …

Background: Current guidelines recommend mammography every 1 or 2 years starting at
age 40 or 50 years, regardless of individual risk for breast cancer. Objective: To estimate the …

Introduction The AAOS Evidence-Based Guideline on Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the
Knee, 2nd Edition, includes only less-invasive alternatives to knee replacement. This brief …

Bone mineral density (BMD) as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the
gold standard for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. However, BMD explains …

There have been many scientific advances in fracture risk prediction beyond bone density.
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) convened a Position …

Vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) is an established, low radiation method for detection of
prevalent vertebral fractures. Vertebral fractures are usually not recognized clinically at the …

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Background A Web-based risk assessment tool (FRAX) using clinical risk factors with and
without femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD) has been incorporated into clinical …