Bone Health in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Bahrain
Author Information
Author(s): Hassan Adla B., Almarabheh Amer, Almekhyal Abdulaziz, AlAwadhi Danya Abdulhameed, Jahrami Haitham
Primary Institution: College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
Hypothesis
The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis and its associated risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Bahrain.
Conclusion
Rheumatoid arthritis patients in Bahrain have a high prevalence of low bone mineral density and low vitamin D levels.
Supporting Evidence
- 72.30% of rheumatoid arthritis patients had low bone mineral density.
- 63.10% of rheumatoid arthritis patients had low vitamin D levels.
- 20.85% of rheumatoid arthritis patients had high serum uric acid.
Takeaway
This study found that many people with rheumatoid arthritis in Bahrain have weak bones and low vitamin D, which can lead to health problems.
Methodology
Data from DEXA scans were collected retrospectively from electronic health records of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to retrospective data collection and missing information on other risk factors.
Limitations
The study had missing data in electronic records and excluded many patients due to the requirement of having at least one comorbidity.
Participant Demographics
The cohort included 4396 patients, predominantly female (95.38%) and aged 60 years and above (60.1%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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