Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Studies from P. Ueaareewongsa and co-researchers yield new data on systemic lupus erythematosus

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, December 3rd, 2009

In this recent study, researchers in Bangkok, Thailand conducted a study "To identify associated factors for the development of osteonecrosis of a femoral head (ON) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We conducted a retrospective nested case-control study from SLE patients who attended the Rheumatology Clinic at Phramongkutklao Hospital from 1992-2008."

"were defined as SLE patients, who had clinically apparent ON (confirmed by plain radiographs or magnetic resonance imaging). For each case, a control was selected and matched to the case by age and disease duration. The main outcome measure was the odds ratio (OR) of ON among SLE patients. The clinical...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2009-12-03)

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