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Update on Lupus Nephritis.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 8 May 2017
Almaani Salem, Meara Alexa, Rovin Brad H
Abstract excerpt
SLE is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the kidneys in about 50% of patients. Lupus nephritis is a major risk factor for overall morbidity and mortality in SLE, and despite potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive therapies still ends in CKD or ESRD for too many patients. This review highlights recent updates in our understanding of disease epidemiology, genetics, pathogenesis, and treatment in...
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