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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Main Authors: Ju-Yang Jung, Sang Tae Choi, Sung-Hoon Park, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Hyoun-Ah Kim, Sung-Soo Kim, Sang Hyon Kim, Chang-Hee Suh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405525520301011