Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis - An Agonizing Skeletal Triad (Nov 7, 2023)_(981519609X)_(Bentham Science Publishers)

This comprehensive compendium unravels the intricacies of three common and daunting skeletal disorders: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. These ailments afflict people across all age groups, demanding a deeper understanding of their diagnostic, prognostic, preventive, and therapeutic dimensions. It presents seven key topics written by medical experts that explore research on these diseases: Chronic Lung Disease and Osteoporosis An exploration of the intricate link between chronic lung ailments and osteoporosis. AI Detection of Knee Osteoarthritis Recent use of artificial intelligence aiding knee osteoarthritis identification. Inflammatory Signalling in Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers the role of cytokines and chemokines in the context of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D, Immune System, and Bone Health Unveils the vital implications of Vitamin D on the immune system and bone health. Bone Water and Hydration Effects A review of the impact of drugs on bone hydration status through the lens of bone water. Dietary Patterns and Rheumatoid Arthritis An analysis of the connection between dietary habits and rheumatoid arthritis. Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (Chapters 112-130): An examination of the self-perceived quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, comparing South Asian and British White populations. This knowledge-rich treatise is a valuable resource for patients and their families battling these skeletal ailments. It #039;s equally beneficial for medical students, orthopedists, researchers, and anyone eager to grasp the complexities of these widespread skeletal pathologies. Cover Title Copyright End User License Agreement Contents Preface Dedication List of Contributors Osteoporosis and Chronic Liver Disease Tsai Yi-Liang1,* INTRODUCTION OSTEOPOROSIS & LIVER DISEASES Viral Liver Disease Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis C Virus Autoimmune Liver Diseases Primary Biliary Cholangitis Autoimmune Hepatitis Metabolic Liver Diseases Alcoholic Liver Disease Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease Liver Fibrosis and Bone Vitamin D CONCLUSION REFERENCES Detection of Knee Osteoarthritis using Artificial Intelligence Pongphak Thongpat1, Napat Pongsakonpruttikul1 and Chayanin Angthong1,* INTRODUCTION MATERIAL AND METHODS DETECTION OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS BY AI GRADING OF KOA: KELLGREN AND LAWRENCE CLASSIFICATION AND ITS SHORTCOMINGS CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK: CLASSIFICATION MODEL CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK: OBJECT DETECTION MODEL DISCUSSION CONCLUSION REFERENCES Role of Cytokines and Chemokines in Rheumatoid Arthritis Hanan Hassan Omar1,* INTRODUCTION ROLE AND RELEVANCE OF CYTOKINES IN RA PATHOGENESIS ROLE OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES ROLE AND RELEVANCE OF CHEMOKINES IN RA PATHOGENESIS CONCLUSION REFERENCES Vitamin D and Immune System: Implications in Bone Health Asha Bhardwaj1, Tamanna Sharma1, Sneha Das1, Leena Sapra1 and Rupesh K. Srivastava1,* INTRODUCTION OSTEOIMMUNOLOGY VITAMIN D METABOLISM EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ON BONE Osteoblast Osteoclast Osteocyte IMMUNOMODULATORY ROLE OF VITAMIN D EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ON INNATE IMMUNE SYSTEM Monocytes/Macrophages Dendritic Cells EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ON THE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM T cells B CELLS TARGETING THE IMMUNOMODULATORY ROLE OF VITAMIN D FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VARIOUS BONE PATHOLOGIES Vitamin D and Osteoporosis Vitamin D and Rheumatoid Arthritis Vitamin D and Osteoarthritis CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REFERENCES Bone Water: Effects of Drugs on Bone Hydration Status Mohammad Ahmed Khan1,* INTRODUCTION ROLE AND CONTENT OF WATER IN BONE LOCATION OF WATER IN BONE VARIATION IN BONE WATER CONTENT Bone Type Ageing Gender Pathogenic Conditions RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY WATER AND BONE WATER CORRELATION BETWEEN DEHYDRATION AND BONE PATHOLOGIES DRUG-INDUCED WATER LOSS Drugs May Lead to Decreased Thirst Drugs May Increase Water Elimination FUTURE DIRECTION CONCLUSION REFERENCES Dietary Patterns and Rheumatoid Arthritis Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi1,* and Ali Hojati1 INTRODUCTION MEDITERRANEAN DIET DASH DIET VEGETARIAN DIET WESTERN DIET OTHER DIETS AND RA Gluten-free Diet Intermittent Fasting INDIVIDUAL FOOD ITEMS AND THEIR ROLE IN RA Dietary Fibers Fruits and Vegetables Fish Olive Oil Meat Dairy Products Salt CONCLUSION REFERENCES Self-perceived Quality of Life in South Asian and British White Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in the East Midlands, UK A.M. Ghelani1, A. Moorthy2, L. Goh2, A. Samanta2, Puneetpal Singh3 and Sarabjit Mastana1,* INTRODUCTION METHODS RESULTS Age and Gender Distribution Age of Onset and Duration of Disease Severity and Pain Perception Mobility and Exercise Medications Other Lifestyle Aspects DISCUSSION CONCLUSION REFERENCES Subject Index