Publications by authors named "Mathilde Marot"
Objective: To investigate the link between bone alteration and micro- and macro-vascular disease in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).
Results: 33 SSc patients were included. In univariate analysis, low values of cortical vBMD were significantly associated with a low DBI at the 2nd finger ( = 0.
Objective: To assess the implementation of European recommendations for use of TNF inhibitors for spondyloarthritis (SpA), rheumatologists' level of knowledge of and adherence to the recommendations, and potential barriers to the application of recommendations.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study among 42 rheumatologists who initiated a first subcutaneous TNF inhibitor for SpA in 2013 or 2014. Thirty items from national and international recommendations were separated into 3 domains: indication, pretherapeutic monitoring, and management under TNF inhibitors.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and evaluated bone tissue changes using High-Resolution peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT).
- A total of 33 SSc patients were compared to 33 matched controls; results showed lower BMI, a higher osteoporosis prevalence, and decreased volumetric bone density (vBMD) in patients.
- Factors such as low lean body mass, older age, and the presence of specific antibodies were linked to lower bone mineral density (BMD) and alterations in bone microarchitecture.