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[Guidelines of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis]Simeon Grazio
Hrvatsko reumatolosko drustvo Hrvatski lijecnitki zbor, Subićeva 9, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 57:36-47. 2010..According to the available evidence for available therapies and experts' opinion here we present guidelines for the treatment of hip and the knee osteoarthritis in Croatia...
Relationship of bone mineral density with disease activity and functional ability in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a cross-sectional studySimeon Grazio
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital Centre, Referral Centre for Spondyloarthropathies of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Republic of Croatia, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Rheumatol Int 32:2801-8. 2012..030). Our results indicate an association of low BMD with high disease activity in patients with AS. Femoral BMD seems to be more associated with disease activity and functional ability than lumbar spine BMD...- Complementary and alternative treatment of musculoskeletal painSimeon Grazio
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Referral Center for Spondyloarthropathies of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Croatia, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Acta Clin Croat 50:513-30. 2011..Further high quality studies are warranted to elucidate the efficacy and side effects of CAM methods. Therefore, conventional medicine remains the main mode of treatment for patients with musculoskeletal painful conditions... - Osteoporosis in psoriatic arthritis: is there any?Simeon Grazio
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital Centre, Referral Centre for Spondyloarthropathies of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Wien Klin Wochenschr 123:743-50. 2011..The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze bone mineral density in patients with psoriatic arthritis, as well as to investigate its possible association with some measures of disease activity and functional capacity... - Effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on vertebral deformity in the elderly--an epidemiological studySimeon Grazio
Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital Sestre Milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia
Coll Antropol 29:567-72. 2005..72; 95% CI = 0.14-3.66). Further studies in the Croatian population are needed to establish the association of smoking and alcohol consumption with vertebral deformities... - [Obesity: risk factor and predictor of osteoarthritis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb
Lijec Vjesn 131:22-6. 2009..1%. Twenty seven percent of cases of hip arthroplasty and 69% knee arthroplasty may be attributed to obesity. Nonpharmacologic treatment of OA includes treatment of obesity... - [International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the most important diseases and conditions of rheumatology practice]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 58:27-43. 2011.... - [The reliability and validity of a Croatian version of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 56:63-76. 2009..Our findings indicate that Croatian version ofBASFI and BASDAI is reliable and valid. Therefore, it can be used in clinical research as well as in clinical practice... - [The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and rheumatic diseases]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinikka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 57:39-49. 2010..The ICF is likely to become the generally accepted conceptual framework and will be increasingly used in clinical practice to structure patient problems, particularly in multidisciplinary care and for rehabilitation purposes... - [Quo vadetis coxibs?]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i i rehabilitaciju Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb
Reumatizam 52:17-27. 2005..In this paper the relevant data regarding mechanisms, effects and side effects of selected COX-2 inhibitors are presented. Possible class effect is disscused and proposed alternative therapies... - [Proposal for biologic drugs therapy in rheumatoid arthritis]Bozidar Curkovic
Hrvatsko reumatolorko druftvo Hrvatski lijetnicki zbor, Subićeva 9, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 57:29-35. 2010..Biologic drugs have documented, fast and continuous efficacy with generaly well accepted safety profile. On behalf of Croatian Society for Rheumatology we propose recommendations for the biologic therapy in rheumatoid arthritis... - Prevalence of vertebral fractures in an urban population in Croatia aged fifty and olderSimeon Grazio
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Wien Klin Wochenschr 117:42-7. 2005..We also tried to establish how many people had been diagnosed with osteoporosis by their family physician... - [Recommendations of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology for prevention, diagnostics and treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis]Bozidar Curkovic
Hrvatsko reumatolosko drustvo HLZ a, Subićeva 9, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 55:26-30. 2008..On behalf of Croatian Society of Rheumatology of Croatian Medical Association we propose recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and management ofpostmenopausal osteoporosis... - [Proposal for anti-TNFalpha therapy in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis]Bazidar Curković
Hrvatsko reumatolosko drustvo HLZ a, Subićeva 9, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 55:22-5. 2008..On behalf of Croatian Society for Rheumatology we propose recommendations for the TNFalpha antagonist therapy in rheumatoid arthritis... - [Proposal for anti-TNFalpha therapy in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis]Bozidar Curkovic
Hrvatsko reumatolosko drustvo HLZ a, Subićeva 9, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 54:16-9. 2007..On behalf of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology we propose recommendations for the TNFalpha antagonist therapy in rheumatoid arthritis... - Risk factors for gross motor dysfunction of lower limbs in childrenMaja Crnković
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Acta Clin Croat 50:361-6. 2011..Only 10% of 50 study children had normal ultrasound results, whereas cranial ultrasound abnormalities such as periventricular hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage were recorded in 62% of the children... 
Muscle strength and bone density in patients with different rheumatic conditions: cross-sectional studySelma Cvijetic
Department for Environmental and Occupational Health Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, Zagreb, Croatia
Croat Med J 52:164-70. 2011....- [Adalimumab (Humira)--efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis treatment with particular reference to working ability]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 55:62-7. 2008.... - Non-hip peripheral osteoporotic fractures: epidemiology and significanceMirko Korsic
University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 59:53-8. 2008..9% of all national medical costs in the USA. Non-vertebral non-hip fractures need more attention, which was also recognised by the European regulatory bodies that approve use of anti-osteoporotic drugs... - Persistence of weekly alendronate: a real-world study in CroatiaSimeon Grazio
Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Clin Rheumatol 27:651-3. 2008..05). In Croatia, persistence was superior with weekly-administered alendronate than has been reported elsewhere, perhaps due to socio-cultural factors. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these results... - [The role of nonopioid analgetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and weak opioids in the tretament of low-back pain]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 53:82-90. 2006..In this rewiev we discuss knowledge about the role of non-opioid analgetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and weak opioids in the treatament of low-back pain... - Is the prevalence of arterial hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis associated with disease?Jadranka Morović-Vergles
Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Av G Suska 6, 10 040, Zagreb, Croatia
Rheumatol Int 33:1185-92. 2013..The difference in HT prevalence between RA and OA is due rather to age and BMI than to the features of the disease, putting into question specific association of HT with RA... - [Alendronate and vitamin D (Fosavance): persistence, adherence and importance of vitamin D]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 54:89-92. 2007..Weekly alendronate and vitamin D in one tablet provides proven fracture prevention at the spine and hip, and assure that patients receive a weekly dose of vitamin D... - [Novelties in pathophysiology, radiology diagnostics and conservative treatment of painful spine conditions and deformities]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu, KB Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb
Lijec Vjesn 133:116-24. 2011.... - [Oxycodone: a strong opioid in the treatment of patients with arthritis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 53:59-62. 2006..Beyond significant pain control and better physical function, controlled-release oxycodone improved coping with pain in patients with osteoarthritis... - [Sports and recreational activities as a form of functional treatment of patients with ankylosing spondilytis]Frane Grubisic
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Medicinskifakultet Sveudilifta u Zagrebu, Referentni centar za upalne reumatske bolesti, Klinic ka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Acta Med Croatica 61:57-61. 2007..Kinesitherapy and sports programmes may involve individual or group approach. Patients are encouraged to participate in sports activities that may imitate or substitute specific forms of exercises... - [Therapeutic ultrasound in chronic low back pain treatment]Frane Grubisic
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 53:18-21. 2006..Therapeutic ultrasound was effective in decreasing the pain intensity in this research, but showed no improvement regarding the functional ability of the lumbar spine in patients with chronic low back pain... - [Diclofenac of rapid effect (Diclorapid) with better gastric tolerability]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centa MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 55:81-4. 2008..The diclofenac of rapid effect (Diclorapid) that has better gastric tolerability is presented... - [Epidemiology of osteoporosis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 53:18-31. 2006.... - Development of early graphomotor skills in children with neurodevelopmental risksValentina Matijević-Mikelić
Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Acta Clin Croat 50:317-21. 2011.... - [Monitoring disease activity, adjustment of conventional treatment and prognosis in rheumatoid arthritis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za spondiloartropatije, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 55:45-52. 2008..quot;Tight control" of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will enable us to adjust the therapy and to achieve the ultimate goals, remission and less disability... - [Osteoarthritis--epidemiology, economics and quality of life]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska c. 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 52:21-9. 2005..When it involves the hip and/or knee, OA accounts for more functional limitations and physical disability than any other chronic disease among adults... - [Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: review and proposition for prevention and treatment guidelines]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju Medicinskog fakulteta SveuMilista u Zagrebu, KB Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb
Lijec Vjesn 127:36-43. 2005..g. muscle strenghtening, walking aids, architectonic barriers). Antiresorptive drugs should be started in all the patients with increased risk for osteoporosis, and among them bisphosphonates are the first drugs of choice... - Community based rehabilitation program for people with musculoskeletal conditionsAndrea Polovina
University Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital Sestre Milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia
Coll Antropol 31:457-62. 2007..The program proved effective in terms of short-term evaluation with COOP/WONCA charts in those that complete the program. The high dropout rate and long-term efficiency have yet to be investigated... - Antibodies targeting mutated citrullinated vimentin in patients with psoriatic arthritisAndrea Tesija-Kuna
University Department of Chemistry, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital, Vinogradska 29, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Clin Rheumatol 29:487-93. 2010..According to study results, anti-MCV antibodies can be detected in a very small proportion of PsA patients with polyarthritic disease and are primarily related to the polyarthritic pattern rather than the specific diagnosis of RA... - [Non-pharmacological treatment of musculoskeletal pain]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 54:37-48. 2007..There is a need for further studies to clarify the type and manner of non-pharmacological treatments, their intensity, duration and progression according to patient-specific outcomes... - [Effect of physical and athletic activity on spinal deformities due to osteoporosis]Simeon Grazio
Klinika za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar za upalne reumatske bolesti Ministarstva zdravstva RH Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Vinogradska c 29, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 49:10-9. 2002..Prospective studies are needed in order to understand better the epidemiology and the role of possible risk factors of osteoporotic vertebral deformities in our population, which can help us in planning programs of prevention... - [Epidemiology of osteoporosis in Croatia]Selma Cvijetic
Institut za medicinska istralivanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb
Lijec Vjesn 128:261-4. 2006..2%) were diagnosed as having osteoporosis using ultrasound densitometry. Calcium intake is found to be a dominant risk factor for building-up and maintenance of bone density... - Large-scale analysis of association between LRP5 and LRP6 variants and osteoporosisJoyce B J van Meurs
Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
JAMA 299:1277-90. 2008..Mutations in the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) gene cause rare syndromes characterized by altered bone mineral density (BMD). More common LRP5 variants may affect osteoporosis risk in the general population... - [Rational pharmacotherapeutic pain treatment in seronegative spondyloarthropathies]Jadranka Morovic Vergles
Zavod za klinicku imunollogiju i reumatologiju, Klinika za unutarnje bolesti, KIinic and ka bolnica Dubrava, Avenija G Suska 6, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 54:77-80. 2007..In this paper is discussed use of these drugs in patients with seronegative spondyloarthritides... - [Epidemiology of osteoporosis]Selma Cvijetic
Institut za medicinska istrazivanja i medicinu rada, Klinika za fizikalnu medicinu i reumatologiju KB Sestre Milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 58:13-8. 2007..Like in other chronic diseases, prevention measures are most important for disease control... - [Ibandronate]Durdica Babić-Naglić
Klinika za reumatske bolesti i rehabilitaciju, Klinicki bolnicki centar Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, 10000 Zagreb
Reumatizam 53:72-6. 2006..Intravenous ibandronate formulation is indicated for all patients who are unable to take oral medicine. Adverse events are infrequent, short duration and reversibile...