Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: We studied 363 patients with MG (female 68%; mean age, 57 ± 16 years) who were followed at six Japanese centers between April and July 2012. We evaluated the clinical information of MG and fractures, bone markers, and radiological assessment. Quality of life was measured using an MG-specific battery, MG-QOL15. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Shingo Konno, Shigeaki Suzuki, Masayuki Masuda, Yuriko Nagane, Emiko Tsuda, Hiroyuki Murai, Tomihiro Imai, Toshiki Fujioka, Norihiro Suzuki, Kimiaki Utsugisawa |
Journal | PloS one
(PLoS One)
Vol. 10
Issue 5
Pg. e0126579
( 2015)
ISSN: 1932-6203 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25965387
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Bone Density
- Female
- Fractures, Bone
(chemically induced, epidemiology, physiopathology)
- Glucocorticoids
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myasthenia Gravis
(chemically induced, epidemiology, physiopathology)
- Osteoporosis
(chemically induced, epidemiology, physiopathology)
- Quality of Life
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