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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.
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Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
Higher EULAR/ACR scores in SLE patients predict more organ damage.
Early identification of lupus through skin signs and blood tests is crucial in India.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
No single biomarker is reliable enough for diagnosing and assessing SLE.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
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COVID-19 vaccines had more side effects and worse perception than flu vaccines in Korean lupus patients.
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