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NIH Grants (Lupus)
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases - Epidemiologic Study of SLE Among African-American Women
September 28th, 1998
Project Number: 5 P60 AR20613-21 SUB: 0041. Grant Expires: 2 Fiscal Years. Principal Investigator: Mcalindon, Timothy. Performing Organization: Boston University. Abstract: "Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a serious rheumatic disease which most frequently affects young women and whose etiology is unknown. It can affect multiple organ systems often resulting in substantial disability and health costs, and even loss of life. There is no cure, and treatment includes drugs which have frequent long-term side effects. SLE is both more common among black women than any other demographic group and also more severe. There have been...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (1998-09-28)
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