Glucocorticoid‐related changes in body mass index among children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases

Objective To examine the temporal and dose‐related effects of glucocorticoids (GCs) on body mass index (BMI) in children with rheumatic diseases. Methods Children initiating GCs for a rheumatic disease (n = 130) were assessed every 3 months for 18 months. BMI, weight, and height Z score trajectories...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Arthritis care & research (2010) 2013-01, Vol.65 (1), p.113-121
Hauptverfasser:	Shiff, Natalie J., Brant, Rollin, Guzman, Jaime, Cabral, David A., Huber, Adam M., Miettunen, Paivi M., Roth, Johannes, Scuccimarri, Rosie, Alos, Nathalie, Atkinson, Stephanie A., Collet, Jean Paul, Couch, Robert, Cummings, Elizabeth A., Dent, Peter B., Ellsworth, Janet, Hay, John, Houghton, Kristin, Jurencak, Roman, Lang, Bianca, Larche, Maggie, LeBlanc, Claire, Rodd, Celia, Saint‐Cyr, Claire, Stein, Robert, Stephure, David, Taback, Shayne, Rauch, Frank, Ward, Leanne M.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Body Mass Index Child Child, Preschool Female Follow-Up Studies Glucocorticoids - adverse effects Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use Humans Male Prednisolone - adverse effects Prednisolone - therapeutic use Prospective Studies Rheumatic Diseases - drug therapy Weight Gain - drug effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Objective To examine the temporal and dose‐related effects of glucocorticoids (GCs) on body mass index (BMI) in children with rheumatic diseases. Methods Children initiating GCs for a rheumatic disease (n = 130) were assessed every 3 months for 18 months. BMI, weight, and height Z score trajectories were described according to GC starting dosage in prednisone equivalents: high (≥1.0 mg/kg/day), low (
ISSN:	2151-464X 2151-4658
DOI:	10.1002/acr.21785