Prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A multicenter comparative study of the World Health Organization and fracture risk assessment tool criteria
Objectives: Osteoporosis and fracture are known complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We assessed the prevalence and risk factors for osteoporosis in patients with SLE. Methods: A total of 155 female SLE patients were recruited retrospectively in 5 university hospitals. The bone miner...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405525520301011 |