Low salivary cortisol levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis exposed to oral glucocorticoids: a cross-sectional study set within UK electronic health records.

Rebecca M Joseph David W RayBrian KeevilTjeerd Pieter van StaaWilliam G Dixon

Published in: RMD open (2018)

The prevalence of low MSC among current GC users is high, and MSC levels may remain suppressed for several months after GC withdrawal. Clinicians should therefore consider the risk of suppressed cortisol and remain vigilant for symptoms of AI following GC withdrawal.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
gas chromatography
risk factors
clinical decision support
palliative care
artificial intelligence
physical activity
mass spectrometry
deep learning