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September 2024 in “Cureus” This study on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involved 80 patients, predominantly young females, with a mean age of 29.4 years. It highlighted diverse clinical manifestations, with common symptoms including oral ulcers (98.75%) and alopecia (95%). Renal involvement was significant, affecting 50% of patients, and anemia was prevalent in 66.25%. Autoantibody profiles showed high ANA (98.8%) and DsDNA (61.3%) positivity. Over 68% of patients achieved remission, while 16.3% experienced organ damage. The study emphasizes the importance of early detection and targeted management, particularly for renal and mucocutaneous symptoms, and suggests future research on disease progression and treatment strategies.
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August 2013 in “Lupus” SLE patients in eastern Saudi Arabia have a generally good prognosis despite multi-organ involvement.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery had hair, nail, and skin issues.
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March 2017 in “TURKDERM” Skin and mucous membrane issues are common in kids after bone marrow transplants, so careful monitoring is crucial.